Genital Area Color Lightening with Laser

Genital Area Color Lightening with Laser

Annoying conditions such as darkening of color in the genital area, blackening, browning and darkening of the genitals may occur for various reasons in women. With the laser lightening treatments applied in recent years, bleaching and bleaching can be done to the darkened and browned genital area.

Although some chemical peeling and other skin peeling treatments can be applied to the genital area, the success of genital bleaching - bleaching procedures with Izmir laser is higher. Genital area bleaching is also known as 'labial whitening' (pudenda bleaching).

Laser bleaching processes are applied to the outer large lips (labia majora - big lips) covered with hair. It can even be applied to the anus and groin area where the color darkens.

Why does the genital area turn brown?
The most important factor in the browning of the genital area is the estrogen hormone density in this tissue. Estrogen hormone activates the 'melanocyte' cells that provide darkening in the genital area with the effect of sunlight, and melanocyte (color pigment) cells secrete 'melanin' and cause darkening in the genital area. Although the genital area is covered with hair and clothing, it is extremely easy for the sun's ultraviolet rays to reach this area. On the other hand, pregnancy and birth control pills can cause browning and darkening in the genital area thanks to the increased estrogen hormone in women.

Advancing age is also the cause of browning in the genital area. Genital area epilation can also cause darkening in the genital area.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, overworking of the adrenal glands (cushing's disease), some hormone drugs used, some drugs applied to this area, creams, some surgical procedures performed on this area, racial and familial predisposition are among the other causes of darkening of the genital area.

What is the harm of genital darkening?
There is no physical harm in this situation. Apart from psychological disturbances and aesthetic appearance concerns, there are no problems. The biggest reason for women who prefer this surgery is aesthetic concerns. Because most of the women compare themselves to their past situations or other women's genital areas. In fact, the thinking in all kinds of aesthetic concerns is similar: 'People think and live by comparing'.

How to lighten the genital area color?
Creams applied to the genital area, skin peeling processes, chemical peeling and acid applications can provide the upper layer of the skin, called the epidermis, to shed, and the skin can be brightened for a certain period of time. However, the results are not permanent in any of them. On the other hand, such applications may have harmful effects on the skin tissue of the genital area.

The laser light applied in fractionated carbon dioxide laser lightening processes (genital area lightening with İzmir laser) goes down to the lower layers of the skin, so its effectiveness and permanence are higher.

What kind of lasers are used in genital aesthetics?
Although there are many types of lasers, there are two types of lasers used in genital area aesthetics: Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) and erbium yag (Er: Yag) lasers.

Is laser genital bleaching harmful?
No, laser genital bleaching is not harmful. The penetration (penetration) of the laser light into the skin is less than one millimeter. It doesn't go deep. This application has absolutely no harm to the menstrual cycle, ovaries or uterus. It also does not negatively affect sexual pleasure.

How is genital bleaching done with laser?
For the laser genital bleaching process, first of all, browning, darkening and darkening areas in the genital area are determined. Then, the laser settings are made according to the person's skin and the degree of darkening. The application usually takes 15-20 minutes. With the laser application, the epidermal color pigments are peeled and the color is lightened.

When does the effect of the application begin?
After the procedure, the observation of the effectiveness is after 1 month.

Is the procedure painful?
No. Thanks to the anesthetic creams applied to the genital area before the procedure and the local injections made afterwards, the pain felt during the procedure is less. However, in people who are very sensitive to pain, relief can be provided with sedation anesthesia (light sleep anesthesia) during the procedure.

Does the procedure have any risks?
There is no risk in genital bleaching procedures with Izmir laser. If used in very high doses, skin burning may occur.

To whom can it be applied?
It can be applied to anyone over the age of 18 who has a problem of darkening in the genital area and is not pregnant.

What should be considered after the procedure?
After the İzmir laser genital lightening procedure, there may be redness in the genital area, and then temporary darkening during the peeling of the skin. The color in the new and live skin tissue coming out from the bottom will be lighter. Rarely, mild water collection may occur after the procedure. After the procedure, using the creams and medications that your doctor will give you will relax you. There is no harm in returning to your work immediately after the procedure. It is not recommended to enter the solarium or sunbathe.