Genital area bleaching or whitening is a procedure performed with laser, chemical bleaches or applications such as ozone, PRP. Within the scope of this process, it is ensured that the blackened places in the genital area are whitened. Blackening can occur for various reasons. This process applied with laser allows the old skin to peel off and a young skin to be obtained from the bottom.
Discoloration, darkening and regional staining may occur on the inner outer lips, which are located in the vulva region, the external genital area, and covered with hair. Genital area whitening and bleaching treatments are applied to eliminate this problem.
Why do the external genitalia darken?
The external genital area darkens over time for different reasons. Its natural color may deteriorate over time. This situation causes aesthetic discomfort in women. The following factors play a role in darkening of the external genital area:
- Estrogen hormone
- Sunlight exposure
- Having naturally dark skin
- Pregnancy and hormonal changes during pregnancy
- Use of birth control pills (OCS)
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Some hormone disorders
- Waxing or laser genital hair removal
Why is laser whitening done?
Darkening in the genital area affects women psychologically in a negative way. It causes lack of self-confidence during sexual intercourse and embarrassment of the genital area. The ideal appearance is pinkish and full.
This procedure, which is applied with a laser, ensures that the old skin is peeled off and a young skin is obtained from underneath.
Vaginal lightening with laser therapy targets the buttocks, perianal area, perineum, inner taut and outer vaginal areas to lighten skin tone. The treatment does not require general anesthesia. Treatments usually take about 30 minutes. Patients should not apply any cream, shave the area or enter the solarium 3 days before the treatment.
How is laser whitening done?
Genital area whitening with laser is completed in 20-30 minutes. The procedure is completed in a short time under local anesthesia or sedation anesthesia. After the laser whitening procedure, thanks to the thermal effect of the laser, the upper skin layer called epidermis, that is, the old skin is peeled off and new, young skin grows from underneath. In this way, the dark color will disappear and a vibrant, bright and pinkish skin will appear.
In general, a single 2-3 session application is sufficient for whitening. When necessary, more than one session may be required. The results of laser whitening start to show up definitively after 1 month.