Patient's question:
Can pregnancy spots fade on their own? When can the pregnancy spots on the body disappear after giving birth? When I was pregnant, I had a lot of pregnancy spots on my face that wouldn't go away. After giving birth, there wasn't much change either. Later, I still used to cover the spots on my face! I just want to ask, when do pregnancy spots usually disappear on their own?Doctor's answer:
After getting pregnant, the uterus gradually shrinks, and the traction on the abdominal wall skin decreases. The tension increases, but the elasticity worsens. The elastic fibers then break, leading to the reappearance of irregular, slightly concave, pale red or purple streaks, which is a natural phenomenon. Currently, there is no medication that can fill stretch marks. It is recommended to apply olive oil to your abdomen and legs and gently massage them. Stretch marks can gradually fade with this method. If necessary, laser treatment can be used. Most pregnancy spots are caused by changes in hormone levels during pregnancy. Do not worry too much. Considering your current situation, they will gradually fade after weaning, but they will never completely disappear.