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Genital Whitening

Why Does the Genital Area Darken?

The external genital organs, called the vulva, can be affected by body deformities caused by time and age and take on a darker and darker color.

Among the causes of Decolarization of the vagina, the most important hormonal change role is played by changes in the hormone estrogen. The vagina, which is a region where the estrogen hormone is concentrated, can also darken due to the sun’s rays in summer.

Darkening of the vagina during pregnancy is also one of the most common aesthetic problems we encounter. The reason for this is again the increased level of estrogen during pregnancy. Darkening of the genital area during pregnancy is usually a permanent problem, and this problem is observed more often, especially in expectant mothers with swarthy skin. The most effective and fast way to treat vaginal darkening that occurs during pregnancy is to perform a vaginal whitening procedure with a fractional laser.

The use of birth control pills also causes the vagina to darken. Polycystic ovary syndrome and some skin diseases play a very important role among the causes of Decolarization of the vagina. Types of hair removal of the genital area are also one of the most common causes of darkening of the vagina. Methods of getting rid of unwanted hair, such as waxing, laser, trigger an increase in melanin under the skin, causing browning.

How Is Vagina Whitening Done with a Fractional Laser?

  • The process of whitening the vagina with a fractional laser is a painless and painless method.
  • A person can return to work and daily life immediately after the laser whitening of the genital area.
  • Although one session may be sufficient most of the time, some people may need more than one session.
  • On average, it takes about 1 month to clearly see the effect of the vagina whitening procedure with a fractional laser.
  • In this process, which lasts about half an hour, precautions are taken against any pain that may occur by using a cream with an anesthetic effect.
  • During the procedure, the epidermis tissue on the skin is peeled off and the shiny tissue is removed from the bottom.
    Laser beams destroy melanocyte cells containing melanin pigment, which are located on the dermis skin in the genital area and cause discoloration, providing whitening.
  • Although the result can usually be achieved in a single session, in some cases the time may be slightly extended.

Since the application of genital whitening with carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is painless and easy, the patient does not experience any discomfort. The exact solution is provided by laser application. Although there is a slight burning sensation in the genital area after the procedure, mostly women are able to return to their daily life and work.

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Our Doctor Who Performs the Application

Op. Dr. Asuman İNAL