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WHAT TO EXPECT…
YOU WERE
EXPECTING
after
When it comes to pregnancy, a
woman will likely spend a lot of
time preparing for what life is
going to be like with a baby—but
not for the physical changes that
may happen in the months and
years post-childbirth. Don’t get
stuck in a permanent rut. Here
are solutions to the problems you
may have thought you couldn’t
do anything about.
BY MARISSA
STAPLEY-PONIKOWSKI
PHOTOS: THINKSTOCK,
Hormone changes can lead to
dryness and premature aging of the
skin. Your body produces extra estrogen
when you’re pregnant so a post-baby
hormone shift is normal. “Generally
speaking, when estrogen levels decline,
the ability of the skin to retain moisture
decreases,” says Toronto dermatologist
Dr. Paul Cohen, MD, FRCPC, DABD
(drpaulcohen.com). “This can definitely
take its toll on the skin.”
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THE FIX Book an in-clinic Oxygen Peel at
Cohen’s clinic, the Rosedale Dermatology
Centre. “Our treatment is really hydrating,
with ingredients like green tea and
vitamin A,” says Dr. Cohen. Because of
the vitamin A, this treatment is not safe
during pregnancy, but is ok for postpartum
as long as you check with your doctor.
“It infuses moisture into the skin and
gives you that red carpet glow.” Dr. Cohen
recommends a series of four or five peels,
at one-month intervals.
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is born—but, because of something called
skin “memory,” there’s a good chance
they’ll eventually return, especially if you
aren’t vigilant about sun care.
AT HOME You can address dry, tiredlooking skin by adding an intense serum to
your beauty regimen. Try Yon-ka Serum Vital
($98), which is especially recommended
for postpartum skin because of the
restorative botanicals. If dark circles and
tired-looking eyes are an issue, try Yon-ka
Phyto-Contour eye cream ($52, at spas and
clinics; phytoderm.com, 1 -800 -361 -1263)
with rosemary to provide an immediate
refreshing effect.
THE FIX Dr. Stacey Shillington, ND,
a naturopath who practices out of the
Rosedale Dermatology Centre, performs allnatural vitamin and glutathione IV infusions
to reduce hyper-pigmentation. “Glutathione
is the most effective antioxidant in our body,
and, when used responsibly, it is incredibly
safe and works to lighten the skin by
inhibiting an enzyme called tyrinase, which
produces melanin in the body,” says Dr.
Shillington. “It can take anywhere from four
to 10 treatments to get the desired results,
but it leaves the complexion beautifully
even and blemish-free.”
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THE PROBLEM
Melasma. “Pregnancy
hormones can also lead to skin
discolouration,” says Dr. Cohen. These
dark spots, which are called melasma and
sometimes referred to as “the mask of
pregnancy,” might go away after the baby
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THE COST $135 to $225 for each onehour treatment, depending on the
number of supplements incorporated
into the masks.
NOTE TO MOMS:
Many moms carefully
apply sunscreen to their
little ones, and forget about
themselves. Don’t do this!
Your skin will eventually
pay for this in sun
damage.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
Yon-ka Solution 46
Clarifying Concentrate
combined with Yon-ka
Creme 40 ($63 each,
at spas and clinics;
phytoderm.com,
1- 800- 361-1263).
Yon-ka Serum Vital
($98), Yon-ka
Phyto-Contour eye
cream ($52, at spas and
clinics; phytoderm.com,
1-800-361-1263).
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THE COST $150 each injection.
AT HOME To even out skin tone use a targeted product like
Yon-ka Solution 46 Clarifying Concentrate combined with
Yon-ka Crème 40 ($63 each, at spas and clinics; phytoderm.
com, 1-800-361-1263).
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All that stretching, even if it looked like an adorable
little basketball during pregnancy, can have a lasting
effect in the form of loose skin.
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THE COST SAFElipo prices vary upon consultation;
CoolSculpting: $700 each treatment and at least two
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THE PROBLEM
During pregnancy, your breasts are likely to get larger.
If you choose or are able to breast feed, guess what?
They get even bigger. Sadly, this effect doesn’t generally last
and you may be left with breasts that aren’t quite as perky as
they used to be.
THE FIX Again, this is not something to worry about addressing
immediately post-baby. Give your body some time to adjust to
post-breastfeeding changes and then evaluate. A breast lift may
be a good option for you. Breast lift surgery involves removing
excess skin and reshaping the breast and tissue to create a
more uplifted profile,” says Burlington, Ont., cosmetic surgeon
Dr. Douglas Grace, BSc, MD, FRCSC. (drgrace.ca). “We perform
this procedure often for women who have had children as it can
produce very dramatic results in creating a more youthful and
shapely profile.” The procedure takes approximately one and a
half hours. Recovery typically takes one to two weeks, although
daily activities can often be resumed within five to seven days. A
breast lift will only work for you if you still have adequate breast
volume. If there is both a loss of firmness and volume, ask your
doctor about augmentation.
THE COST $5,500 to $7,000
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THE COST Varies depending on the procedures performed,
but starts at approximately $10,000.
THE FIX This is not something you should worry about right
away. Through a combination of diet and exercise, you can
likely get yourself back into pre-baby shape. But, especially
after large babies, multiples or more than one pregnancy, you
may find there’s not much more you can do. Toronto cosmetic
plastic surgeon Dr. Mahmood Kara, MD, FRCSC (drkara.
com), recommends a procedure called SAFElipo. He uses this
liposuction technique to remove fat just under the skin, stimulate
skin contraction and smooth wrinkles, lumps and bumps with a
special instrument. If you can’t take time off for surgery, Dr. Kara
recommends a non-invasive technique called CoolSculpting,
which targets stubborn fat using a cooling technique called
cryolipolysis. There is no pain or downtime.
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THE PROBLEM
It’s been a few years, and you simply don’t feel like
yourself, all over.
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DON’T FORGET
THE LITTLE ONES!
AFTER PREGNANCY in addition to taking care of
ourselves, putting our baby’s needs as a priority is a
natural mother’s instinct. Effective, good quality and
mild enough skin care for babies helps with keeping
your child’s skin soft, free of irritation and toxin-free.
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DR. BAUMANN BABY
CLEANSING LOTION, $39.90
is a mild cleanser that is great for
bath time and mild enough for your
baby’s skin.
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THE FIX It might be time for a “mommy makeover,” which
involves a combination of surgeries, like liposuction, a tummy
tuck, breast augmentation and a lift, to achieve dramatic
results. These procedures may be performed during one
surgical session or over the course of about three months, with
a recovery time of at least one week for each surgery. “Women
who have these procedures done are generally very happy
because they feel good about themselves,” says Toronto
cosmetic surgeon Dr. William Middleton, B.Sc., MD, FRCS (C)
(middletoncosmetic.com). “They’ve dealt with the changes in
the body that have happened as a result of having children,
which can include loose skin, lost breast volume and excess
weight.” To be a candidate you must be in good physical and
psychological health.
DR. BAUMANN ZINC CREAM,
$59.90, works well to alleviate stubborn
rashes on your baby’s skin.
The active zinc oxide
calms, heals and soothes
the skin and also has antibacterial properties.
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