Postpartum Skin Recovery | What Happens to Your Skin After Pregnancy

After pregnancy, your body goes through an incredible transformation and your skin can feel very different afterward. Loose skin, stretch marks, and changes in firmness are common postpartum concerns and they’re completely normal.

In this video, I explain what’s happening beneath the surface and how you can safely support your skin as it recovers. As a cosmetic dermatologist who recently had my third baby, I understand these changes both professionally and personally.

The CORE TRUTH: Postpartum skin changes are normal and often treatable with the right approach.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• What happens to collagen during pregnancy
• Why skin may feel looser after delivery
• How hormonal changes impact skin health
• Safe ways to support collagen rebuilding

🧴 Postpartum Skin Recovery Basics:
Barrier Repair & Hydration – Dry skin always looks worse.
Retinoids (When Safe) – Reintroduce only when approved by your doctor.
Vitamin C & Antioxidants – Support collagen and brighten pigmentation.
In-Office Collagen Boosters – Treatments like RF, microneedling, and lasers may help.

💛 A Note for Postpartum Moms:
Be patient and kind to yourself. Healing takes time and recovery looks different for everyone.

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