Intimate whitening

Pigmentation of intimate areas often becomes a problem for both women and men, causing discomfort and reducing the quality of sexual life. Today, the problem of age spots in delicate areas can be easily solved with intimate whitening. The service is available at the Dobrobut clinic, where experienced specialists will help you get rid of a cosmetic defect and restore your self-confidence.

What is intimate area whitening

Intimate whitening is a cosmetic procedure that lightens pigmented skin in delicate areas. As a result, the delicate area acquires a lighter and more uniform color and a more aesthetic appearance. 

There are different methods for lightening delicate areas, depending on the age, degree of pigmentation and the reasons that caused it. They include the use of special products (creams, scrubs, gels), mesotherapy, plasma lifting, and laser resurfacing. Most often, a laser is used to effectively depigment and achieve a more uniform skin tone in intimate areas.

Causes of darkening of intimate areas

Excessive accumulation of melanin; causes the formation of hyperpigmentation of intimate areas. The main causes of this include:

• Hereditary: some people have a genetic predisposition to produce excess melanin from birth.
• Hormonal: during special periods in a woman's life during pregnancy, after childbirth, during menopause, as well as due to nervous disorders and frequent stress. Thyroid or liver disease and overweight can also cause hormonal imbalance and increased pigmentation.
• Age-related changes: changes in skin tone can be associated with the natural aging process.
• Domestic: as a result of exposure to cosmetics and wearing underwear made of synthetic materials, constant friction or trauma to the intimate area.

Indications and contraindications for laser whitening

The main indications for the procedure are darkening and pigmentation of the skin in the following areas

• inner thighs
• perineum
• labia minora;
• intergluteal area and anus;
• pubis
• abdominal line
• scrotum
• armpits.

The appearance of age spots can cause discomfort, shame, and a feeling that it is "abnormal." Some people refuse to go to beaches and swimming pools, and for people in certain professions, such as fashion models, it is very important to have aesthetically pleasing skin. Therefore, the laser lightening technique performed in our clinic is a very popular procedure.

Contraindications to intimate whitening include:

• menstruation period;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• age under 18 years;
• violation of the integrity of the skin in the whitening area;
• viral, infectious and oncological diseases;
• excessive skin sensitivity;
• immune deficiency;
• diabetes mellitus.

It is important to remember that this procedure may have certain risks and limitations. Therefore, you should consult a specialist before undergoing it.