TL;DR:
- Skin after pregnancy: Hormonal changes can lead to stretch marks, discoloration, and flabby skin. Aesthetic medicine offers solutions to improve skin firmness and appearance.
- Cellulite reduction: CO2 carboxytherapy injects carbon dioxide under the skin to stimulate new collagen, blood vessels, and fat dissolution. Results are visible after a few sessions.
- Stretch marks and scars: Fraxel laser regenerates the epidermis, stimulates collagen/elastin, and reduces stretch mark visibility. Results improve over a year with post-procedure care.
- Fat reduction: Vaser Lipo uses ultrasound to emulsify and extract fat while firming skin. Performed under local anesthesia, results are noticeable within 2-3 months.
- Clinic treatments: All procedures at OT.CO Warsaw Clinic prioritize safe and effective outcomes, often with minimal discomfort and recovery time.
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in every woman's life, which heralds many changes. However, for the skin after childbirth, it is a very difficult experience, the effects of which are visible for a long time. Fortunately, there are many methods to quickly and permanently restore the skin to its former appearance and firmness.
Skin problems after pregnancy
Pregnancy brings with it a period of joyful anticipation of the miracle of birth. During this time, the woman's body undergoes many hormonal changes that cause the body to change. Many women experience a real blossoming during this time. The skin gains firmness, hydration, radiance, the hair becomes stronger and thicker. Other ladies, on the other hand, face many ailments during this period. Stretch marks and discoloration begin to appear on the skin, and its overall condition deteriorates significantly. Some women return to their previous figure immediately after pregnancy, while others struggle for years with excessive pounds and flabby skin. During pregnancy, mothers-to-be can endure many sacrifices and don't mind the fact that the scale shows a few extra pounds and the skin on the abdomen stretches to the limit. After the birth of the child, on the other hand, the situation usually changes dramatically, and the shortcomings that did not bother before, many times become a reason for a decline in self-esteem. When after childbirth the body does not return to its previous form for a long time, you can take advantage of the offer of aesthetic medicine treatments.
Cellulite reduction after pregnancy.
The problem concerning the local occurrence of cellulite that does not disappear despite diet and exercise will be solved by carboxytherapy. It is a method that enables the body to firm up. The basis of the treatment is the subcutaneous application of carbon dioxide using a special head that stimulates the production of new collagen fibers and blood vessels, thus improving the blood supply to the skin. The treatment helps to make the skin more elastic, eliminate cellulite and stretch marks. The gas used during carboxytherapy helps delay skin aging, giving the skin a luminous appearance.
CO2 carboxytherapy takes just a few minutes and is completely painless. The essence of the treatment is the subcutaneous introduction of carbon dioxide, which is partially transformed into carbonic acid, dissolving fat cells. It also partially stimulates the skin to rapidly produce new blood vessels and collagen fibers. Immediately after the procedure, the first effects of carbon dioxide can be seen. The skin becomes visibly tighter and smoother, and the results intensify over the next few weeks. This is due to the formation of new blood vessels and collagen fibers, which improve the appearance of the skin. In order to achieve satisfactory results, it is recommended to carry out the treatment in several series.
Treatments for stretch marks and scars after pregnancy.
A common problem after childbirth are stretch marks, which, according to statistics, affect up to 90% of women after giving birth. They occur mainly on the abdomen, breasts and buttocks. This problem can be dealt with excellently by the Fraxel laser. It stimulates strong regeneration of the epidermis, which significantly minimizes the visibility of stretch marks. In addition, the production of collagen fibers and elastin is stimulated, making the skin regain its former smoothness, natural color and firmness. Stretch marks on the abdomen after pregnancy can be a concerning issue for many women, but treatments can help. The treatment lasts from 10 to 45 minutes – this depends on the type and extent of the skin lesion. Before the stretch mark reduction, the skin is subjected to local anesthesia and the action of a special cooling head. It minimizes the burning and pinching sensation during irradiation. The laser is then directed at the skin with the head, which sends out a stream of light pulses that create microscopic holes in the skin.
Thanks to this treatment, an imperceptible mesh is created in the skin, which mobilizes it to regenerate faster and stimulate new collagen fibers and elastin. As a result, the skin becomes smoother and firmer. After the procedure, it is recommended to use regenerative creams and UV filters. They protect the skin from sunlight. The first results after irradiation can be seen after just a few days after the procedure. Its greatest advantage is that new collagen fibers model the skin in its deepest layers. As a result, improvements can be felt for up to a year.
Fat reduction
When excess fat after pregnancy is too large and is not reduced despite intensive exercise and a well-balanced diet, ultrasonic liposuction is an excellent solution. The Vaser Lipo device restores firmness and elasticity to the skin. This method affects only fat tissue and does not damage nerves and blood vessels in the process. As a result, you can quickly return to your normal lifestyle after the procedure.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you should not be afraid of any pain. The only discomfort you may feel is directly related to the insertion of the ultrasound-emitting probe under the skin. The ultrasound waves dissolve fat cells and firm the skin from the inside. The fatty tissue is then suctioned outward, and the doctor applies sutures to the resulting wounds. After liposuction with Vaser Lipo is performed, a special compression garment must be worn for 3 to 4 weeks to achieve even better results. The course of the procedure takes place in several stages:
- Infiltration, which involves anesthetizing the subcutaneous tissue with Klein solution,
- Emulsification, i.e. activation by ultrasound, used to separate fat tissue from surrounding tissues by turning them into emulsions. Ultrasound in an aqueous environment minimizes the impact on other surrounding tissues, stimulating fibroblasts to produce new collagen.
- Extraction involving aspiration of a loosened cellular mass consisting of the previously administered Klein solution, stem cells with a small amount of connective tissue and fat cells.
The effects of the procedure can be noticed as soon as it is performed. They will be intensified as the body heals. The final result is formed after about 2 – 3 months after the procedure. Vaser Lipo guarantees that the body will not only be slimmed, but also firmed for a very long time.
Conclusion
Post-pregnancy skin issues don’t have to last forever. From reducing cellulite with CO2 carboxytherapy to tackling stretch marks with Fraxel lasers and eliminating stubborn fat with ultrasonic liposuction, there are effective solutions available. These treatments boost collagen, firm skin, and restore confidence. Every woman’s journey is unique, but modern aesthetic medicine offers tailored answers that work. If your skin needs extra care after childbirth, there’s hope and a clear path forward. Investing in your well-being is worth it, and the results can help you feel your best again.
