Intimate skin whitening/lightening laser treatment
Intimate skin lightening laser treatment can be a sensitive subject to talk about. Some women and men choose it, mostly for cosmetic reasons, because they would like a more even skin tone in the intimate area. Darker skin in this area is common and usually normal. This dark tissue can be caused by ageing, a bacterial infection, hormonal changes, can be genetic, or can appear after giving birth. There have also been cases for both women and men in which, after having undergone hair removal in their genital areas, they noticed areas of darker skin.
If the darkening is new, spreading, itchy or sore, please see your GP first, as it may need a medical check. We will also check this at your consultation. Otherwise, if the colour of your intimate skin bothers you, you are welcome to come in for a confidential consultation to talk through your options.
At Eve Clinics in Leamington Spa we have highly trained practitioners who perform the intimate skin whitening/ lightening treatment using the DEKA SmartXide Touch fractional CO2 laser. Many patients see a gradual lightening of the treated skin, but results vary from person to person and further sessions may be needed to maintain them.
Firstly, our specialist practitioner will offer you a consultation that will help decide whether the non-surgical intimate skin lightening CO2 laser treatment in Leamington Spa is suitable for you. If you are a suitable candidate, the next step will be applying a local anaesthetic to numb the area that needs to be treated. This helps keep you comfortable, although some patients still feel warmth or stinging during the treatment. The specialist uses the fractional CO2 laser carefully on the affected areas. It treats tiny columns of skin, which helps the skin renew itself and may lighten darker areas over time. Like all laser treatments it carries some risks, which your practitioner will explain at consultation.
The laser part of this intimate skin lightening treatment at Eve Clinics in Leamington Spa usually takes only a few minutes. Your appointment will be longer, to allow time for preparation and aftercare advice. The number of sessions depends on your skin type. Many patients need a course of treatments, and your practitioner will advise how many you are likely to need at consultation. Darker skin types carry a higher risk of temporary or longer-lasting changes in pigmentation after laser treatment, including the skin becoming darker, so we assess your skin carefully at consultation. The number of sessions does not depend on how big the area is.
Post procedure, care must be given to hygienic healing of the area, which may be red, swollen or tender, with some flaking, for several days. Other possible side effects include temporary darkening or lightening of the skin. Less commonly, there may be infection, blistering or scarring. Your practitioner will go through these with you before you decide. It is important to follow the specialist’s recommendations, as it is of great importance to heal properly and achieve the expected cosmetic results.
It is very important to undergo procedures that are performed by experienced, highly trained practitioners in a CQC-registered clinic. The medical equipment also plays a vital role, and at Eve Clinics we use the DEKA SmartXide Touch, a medical fractional CO2 laser system. Your practitioner will talk you through realistic expectations for your skin.
Contact us at Eve Clinics if you require the intimate skin whitening CO2 laser treatment in Leamington Spa. To find out whether it is suitable for you, book a confidential consultation at our Leamington Spa clinic.
