Parenting

PREGNANCY WEIGHT Source: Aesthetic & Anti-Aging a2magazine.co.za All Various aestetic treatment options that are safe for new moms to restore their pre baby bodies.

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The strain and changes that pregnancy places on the body are both immense and potentially life changing, not only from a physical point of view, but also from an emotional standpoint. The most common complaints post pregnancy includes are the following: • Stretch marks • Excessive/loose skin • Pigmentation • Changes in facial features • Increased lines • Wrinkles and sagging skin of the face • Stubborn fat deposits The reasons for all the above mentioned changes occur from a whole host of factors, such as an increase in blood volume, rapid weight gain and hormonal changes.

Addressing stretch marks

Stretch marks are probably one of the most common post pregnancy complaints. They first appear when the skin rapidly expands due to the swelling of the abdomen during pregnancy or pregnancy related weight gain. The skin produces more collagen. With radio frequency. It creates a controlled injury of the tissue underlying the skin. It not only aids in the stimulation of growth factors to assist in the formation of healthy collagen, but it can also help tighten the skin. Meanwhile, the mesotherapy treatments using platelet rich plasma have been shown to be hugely beneficial for stretch mark treatment, as the platelet derived growth factors stimulate the production of healthy collagen and elastic tissue. Which will prevent stretch marks.