I have my older sister but since she is just 1 year and some months older to me, it feels like we’re off the same age. Another factor is, she was spoiled during our younger years since she was the first grand daughter so she doesn’t act like an older sister most of the time. I never felt how it was to have an older sibling, someone that I can look up to and someone who would take care of me.

Giving birth and getting back to your old self is two things that should come naturally.. right? wrong. Trust me, I have been there (and not just once but 4 times!). It’s really hard, and I am only talking about the physical appearance (let’s dwell on the psychology department later). There’s pimple break out, dark spots, dark big circles under the eye, topping it off is a dry skin It feels like the baby is sucking all the beauty left in you..

I was lucky to be invited in an event hosted by Pampers and The Spa, “My Body After My Baby”. And now I will share with you what we can do to help us getting back to shape, mind and body.

As I mentioned, one of the things that I experienced when I gave birth was pimple break out and dry skin. They said that this is due to hormonal changes in our body. When we got pregnant, we experience morning sickness, due to hormonal changes, it’s the same with post partum. As our body is adjusting to being its pre natal stage (in terms of hormones). To keep that glow back to your skin, The Spa, Skin Dermatology and Laser Center offers different services for us moms:

Signature Spa Skin Facial a 45 minutes to hour facial treatment that includes cleansing, toning, scrub, mild exfoliation, pricking (done by the doctor). This can be done every 2 weeks to 1 month.

Diamond Peel a 15-20 minutes treatment that smoothens skin, exfoliates dead skin cells. It also brightens skin appearance. Optimal effect can be seen after 8-10 sessions.

Thermage is a single treatment that uses RF. This is a 1 hr 30 minutes to 2 hour procedure that is non invasive and is done for skin tightening and contour. The maximum effect of the procedure can be seen after 6 months and this can be done every 2 years. This can also gives you younger looking skin.

Refirme, is a 40 minute to 1 hour treatment for the face and the eyes. It tightens skin and diminishes lines. The effect is gradual and cumulative. This is done once a month and requires a series of session.

Skin Rejuvenation is a 15- 20 minute treatment that that treats sun spots, freckles, spider veins, dark spots. This requires series of sessions and the common side effect is redness.

They also offer Wart Removal. Warts are caused by Virus and is highly contagious. This is removed through Electrocautery.

Aside from our skin, our body is also aching for some serious work out and post partum treatment. The Spa, Skin Dermatology and Laser Center also offers treatment for the body:

VelaSmooth Pro, a 30-45 minutes treatment for cellulite and circumference reduction. This is done twice or once a month and includes IR +RF + vacuum.  Optimal effect can be seen after 8-10 sessions.

Ultrashape a 2h to 3h treatment that uses RF-ultrasound and RF. It breaks down fat, tightens skin without harming the blood vessels.

Sclerotheraphy a 30-45 minutes treatment for varicose veins, spider veins. This is injected to vessels and shrinks. Compression stockings are worn 3 weeks after the procedure.

L-Carnitine Injection. The injection process can last for 10-15 minutes and this can speed up metabolism that can contribute to weight loss.

After these treatments were discussed to us, we had the opportunity to tour The Spa in Bonifacio High Street. We also had the chance to join a session of Barre 3. “A revolutionary class that combines the grace of the ballet barre, the wisdom of yoga and the strength of Pilates.”

Having time to relax and treat yourself would not be possible if your baby is fussy and lacks sleep. And Pampers knew that, that is why they created a line of diapers that is intended for baby’s specific needs at each stage of development- Pampers Stages.