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Most of us try to keep ourselves healthy and look our best by keeping fit and following routine aesthetic practices.
For some of us, this may not be limited to the parts of our body that others often see, but may also include more intimate areas, such as bikini lines, underarms, under breasts, inner thighs, and external genitalia. As these areas may often change not only in shape, but also in coloration and tone, intimate area lightening can help.
What Is Intimate Area Lightening and Why Do People Consider It?
Intimate area lightening, also known as bleaching, is a cosmetic procedure to lighten the skin in the intimate area that has darkened over time. Laser treatment performed by a physician or licensed technician is the safest option for lightening and smoothing these sensitive areas.
Causes of Darkening in Intimate Regions
Darkening of intimate areas occurs with age. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause play a role, as do some types of hair removal and friction from clothing.
Areas Treated
Areas often treated by intimate area lightening include underarms, the bikini line, under breasts, inner thighs, the female labia area, and the groin and penis for men.
Key Benefits of Intimate Area Lightening
While providing a more even skin tone, intimate area lightening can also help smooth skin texture, offer a boost in self-confidence during intimacy, and help increase sensuality.
Intimate area lightening options provided by Arviv Medical Aesthetics in Tampa are minimally invasive and personalized for your specific needs.
Treatment Options: At-Home vs Professional
While at-home remedies may be more private and less expensive, the safety of professional laser and light-based treatment by a physician or medical professional is the best approach.
Laser and Light-based Treatments for Intimate Zones
Laser and light-based treatments use targeted energy to lighten skin pigmentation through stimulating collagen and breaking down melanin, the effects of which can quickly be seen.
In-home Chemical Peels and Other Topical Lightening Products
There is a higher risk for irritation and scarring from in-home lightening products, as well as the risk of adverse reactions. Additionally, the effectiveness of in-home lightening products can greatly vary.
Why Professional Supervision Matters
Arviv Medical Aesthetics offers medical-grade intimate skin lightening treatment options with safer and faster results than do-it-yourself options that can cause considerable damage to intimate areas.
What to Expect During & After Your Intimate Area Lightening Treatment
Intimate area lightening is a quick procedure, usually between 20 and 30 minutes.
Patients may experience some stinging, which can vary in intensity from one individual to another and with the area involved.
Results Timeline
Patients experience some mild redness, much like a mild sunburn. The old skin may feel tight and dry before and as it peels away, leaving brighter, healthier skin in its place.
There is no real downtime following a lightening procedure, although you may want to take a day or two off. Most individuals can return to most normal activities quickly, although avoiding strenuous activity while healing.
Who Is a Good Candidate and When to Hold Off
Most healthy adults who are bothered by their skin darkening in intimate areas, no matter their skin type or tone, are good candidates for underarm, inner thigh, or vaginal bleaching in Tampa.
Situations Where Light Therapy May Not Be Recommended
Laser intimate area lightening is not an option for anyone who has an open wound, keloid scarring, or an infection. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should hold off on treatment.
Why Choose Arviv Medical Aesthetics for Intimate Lightening in Tampa
Arviv Medical Aesthetics provides intimate lightening treatment in a safe, medically grounded environment. Each of our patients receives a customized, tailored approach for their minimally invasive procedure.
Ready to Reveal Smoother, More Even-Toned Skin?
If you are ready to discuss how we can help you achieve more even-toned, smoother skin in your more intimate areas, contact us to schedule your intimate area lightening consultation today.
INTIMATE AREA LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Two days prior to treatment, discontinue using any topical medications. If in doubt about using any product, please discontinue it and discuss with the practitioner at your appointment.
- Shave before appointment.
- If you have a history of herpes simplex virus (cold sores or fever blisters), in rare instances a reactivation of this condition could occur after treatment. Please inform your nurse or physician so that an anti-viral medication can be prescribed before the treatment.
POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- During the first 5 days post treatment, care should be taken to prevent trauma to the treated site: avoid scrubs, clarisonics, luffas, microderm crystals, wash cloths or anything abrasive. any mechanical or thermal damage to the area must be avoided.
- Anything that produces heat in the skin should be avoided for five days: hot baths, steam rooms, saunas, hot showers, UV exposure, and hot tubs. the gym should also be avoided for 24-48 hours.
- Cleanse the skin the following morning post treatment with our gentle cleanser. The skin should be kept clean (cleanse twice a day) to avoid contamination or infection.
Prices are subject to change and personalized prices will be provided upon consultation.