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Chemical Peels for Melasma Mama Drama: With all those middle-of-the-night feedings, you may feel so exhausted that you think you're seeing spots -- and you are. They just happen to be on your face. Known as pregnancy mask, these spots have nothing to do with sleep deprivation and everything to do with the crazy hormone surge (particularly of estrogen) that you experienced during pregnancy, which can lead to melasma or the development of brown, blotchy spots across your cheeks, forehead, nose and even your upper lip area. Cool, because nothing says motherhood like a 'stache-like shadow.

Mommy Makeover: If you're interested in treating baby to the IRL version of "see Spot go," Mir recommends a series of chemical peels. "Not only are you lightening the dark spots, but you're improving the overall texture of your skin," she says of the procedure. "Chemical peels can also help with wrinkles, enlarged pores, creepiness and blotchiness." Plan on four to six sessions to kiss those brown spots goodbye.

Cost: $90 per chemical peel

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