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Genital Area Color Lightening Treatments

Skin tone can be opened with CO2 Laser applied to the genital area or some other methods. Contrary to popular belief, this is not bleaching. With the procedures performed, the skin tone is opened.

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Genital Area Color Lightening Treatments

What causes genital darkening?

The fact that this region is darker is mostly structural. Apart from this, some drugs used, birth control pills, polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy, waxing for hair and laser, smoking and excessive exposure to the sun may cause darkening.

What is genital area color lightening with laser, how is it done?

It is the most frequently used method for genital area bleaching in recent years. CO2 lasers are used for this purpose. Thanks to the laser, crusting and peeling of the skin of the genital area is provided. Thus, the color of the newly formed skin becomes lighter by several tones. In addition, as the collagen production will increase with the effect of the laser, the skin is renewed, rejuvenated and fine wrinkles are opened. It can often be performed simultaneously with other genital aesthetic operations (especially Labiaplasty).

Is laser lightening painful?

It is not a painful procedure. It takes 5-10 minutes on average. Our patients do not feel pain during the procedure.

What should be considered after laser lightening?

The period of crusting and peeling on the skin lasts an average of 1 week. During this period, the care creams given should be used regularly. Sunlight should be avoided. Other than that, no maintenance is required. It does not require a prohibition of sexual intercourse.
Genital Area Color Lightening Treatments

Other methods used to lighten the genital area

In patients with darker color in a wider area, methods other than laser are preferred first. These are usually TCA (Trichloroacetic acid), mesotherapy and ready-to-apply solutions. In the first evaluation of the patient, it is decided which method will be applied.

TCA application

Trichloroacetic acid is a widely used chemical peeling product. It causes destruction in the epidermis layer of the skin and provides color lightening. It must be applied under the supervision of a doctor. Because when used uncontrolled and left on the skin for a long time, it can darken. It must be used carefully.

Mesotherapy applications

It is the injection of mesotherapy drugs under the skin with special needles. Often these drugs contain vitamin C, glutathione and tranexamide acid. They have a lightening effect. They show their effect over time by applying a few sessions.

Ready-to-apply solutions

They are products that our patients can apply at home. Generally, session by session is applied at 14-day intervals. Compared to other methods, it requires more sessions to see its effectiveness.

Does the genital area darken again?

If environmental factors continue, darkening may occur again. However, genital area bleaching processes can be repeated every 6 months. There is no harm in repeating it.
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