Small, skin colored, flat bumps from past pregnancy. What can I do to make skin on neck and chest more smooth? (Photos)

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. The small, flat, skin-colored bumps that developed on your chest and neck during pregnancy are likely benign growths such as sebaceous hyperplasia, milia, or possibly tiny seborrheic keratoses—common in hormonally sensitive areas and often exacerbated during pregnancy. Given your sensitive skin and concern about pigment changes or scarring, especially on the delicate neck and chest area, a gentle and gradual approach is best. Using a low-strength retinol a few times per week can help improve texture over time by encouraging cell turnover, but it must be introduced slowly to avoid irritation. You might also consider products with polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), which are milder than AHAs yet still effective for smoothing rough skin. I hope this helps and best of luck!