Y Zone Whitening
Vulvar Whitening
A procedure that brightens vulvar skin that has darkened with pigmentation
Vulvar whitening is a procedure that brightens vulvar skin that has darkened with pigmentation.
It is done area by area: the labia minora, labia majora, groin, anal area, mole (blemish) removal and even the buttocks. Firing the laser more often and more strongly does not by itself make the skin brighter, so we tailor the procedure to each area and to the degree of pigmentation. We choose between MonaLisa Touch, Venus Cell, the Accento N laser and the Lucas laser according to the condition of your skin. It takes about 30 minutes under sedation or local anaesthesia, you go home the same day and recovery takes 3 days.
Why UROGYN takes vulvar colour seriously!
A complex about the colour of your vulva can make you feel psychologically inhibited during sex.
CHECKLIST
We recommend vulvar whitening if
- your vulva has been dark in colour since birth
- you want your whole vulva to look brighter
- frequent friction has darkened the skin
- a dull colour has made you feel psychologically inhibited
- you worry about being wrongly assumed to have had a lot of sexual experience
- whitening creams have not worked for you
Areas treated with vulvar whitening, for skin that looks naturally bright
01. Labia minora whitening
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After 02. Labia majora whitening
Before After 03. Groin whitening
Before After 04. Anal area whitening
Before After 05. Mole (blemish) removal
Before After 06. Buttock whitening
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After
A procedure that considers your skin condition
One-to-one tailored whitening
Firing the laser more often and more strongly does not by itself make the skin brighter, so we tailor the procedure to each area and to the degree of pigmentation.
- Improves skin tone by reducing melanin pigment
- Energy stimulation increases skin elasticity
- Non-surgical, with no worry about bleeding
- Short procedure time
- Back to daily life straight away
Number of whitening sessions to suit your needs
| One-time Whitening | Five-time Whitening |
|---|---|
| Best suited to labia minora whitening | Best suited to whitening several areas |
| A whitening method that brightens the skin in one strong session | A whitening method that brightens the skin gradually and precisely |
Vulvar whitening devices chosen to suit your skin
MonaLisa Touch
Removes dark pigment by lifting away one layer of the epidermis (using a tip made only for whitening)
Venus Cell
Removes dark pigment with a fractional method
Accento N Laser
A shallow toning device that breaks down melanin pigment in the epidermis. With its high melanin absorption, it selectively treats only the pigment.
Lucas Laser
A deep toning device that reaches the dermis to break down melanin pigment. Effective for improving skin tone and texture.
At a glance
- Duration
- About 30 min
- Anaesthesia
- Sedation or local anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- Same-day discharge
- Recovery
- 3 days
AFTERCARE
After whitening
On the day
You may shower, but do not rub the area.
- You may shower on the day of the procedure, but do not point the shower head directly at the area and do not rub it. Shower in lukewarm water, then dry the area with a cool air setting.
- If you have pain on the day, use an ice pack.
- You may feel a stinging pain when you pass urine (please do not be alarmed). Do not wipe; gently pat the area dry.
2 to 5 days
Redness may last for a while.
- After the procedure you may have swelling, pain, redness, slight bleeding and scabs, and the redness may last for about 2 to 5 days.
- Rarely, side effects such as pigmentation, infection, inflammation or uneven skin texture may occur.
- Using a regenerating cream and protecting the area from UV light are important, and scabs must not be forced off. Depending on your skin, scabs may not form at all.
After 1 week
Sex, saunas, jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouses) and exercise that makes you sweat a lot are possible one week after the procedure.
Every 3 to 4 weeks
The next session is 3 to 4 weeks later.
About whitening
These changes after whitening are normal.
- About two days after the procedure, once the swelling has gone down, the area turns very dark. This is melanin from inside the skin coming to the surface and peeling off, so there is no need to worry.
- The parts that look like dark flakes will fall off naturally, so please do not pick them off.
- You may feel itchy for a while as the scabs come off.
- After toning laser, hair may temporarily turn lighter.
Daily life
Please keep to these in daily life.
- To help the skin regenerate quickly, if you have a regenerating cream, apply a thin layer morning and evening for about 4 weeks. Regenerating cream can also be bought at the clinic. If you would like to buy some, please ask at the front desk.
- Take care with smoking and alcohol for 3 days.
- Your skin is sensitive after the procedure, so avoid harsh cosmetics, exfoliants, scrubs, hot compresses, alcohol and smoking.
- Avoid products containing vitamin C (ampoules, creams and so on) for at least 2 weeks.
- Avoid tanning the Y zone.
- Recovery time may vary with your skin condition and the strength of the procedure.
Call us if
If you develop unusual pain, oozing or severe swelling in the treated area, be sure to come in to the clinic.
- If an unusual reaction continues, contact the clinic at once.
- Call the clinic if you have a strong burning feeling, chills, itching, pain, swelling or hives.
AFTERCARE
After one-time labia minora whitening
Straight after
The area may be swollen and sore, with pain like a burn.
There will be some oozing, so please wear a small pad.
From the next day
Shower and take a sitz bath from the next day.
- You may shower from the next day, but do not point the shower head directly at the area; let the water run down from above. Never rub the treated area.
- Shower in lukewarm water, then dry the area with a cool air setting.
- Because the area is moist and may become inflamed, take a 10-minute sitz bath morning and evening with the Clinosan cleansing solution (clinical use) you bought, for one week as standard and for 2 weeks if needed. After the sitz bath, dry the area well with a cool air setting.
- After the sitz bath, apply the prescribed Vaseline gauze to the treated area. Keep using it until your next visit.
2 to 3 days
Use an ice pack to ease swelling and pain.
- For about 2 to 3 days, keep using an ice pack to ease swelling and pain. There is a risk of frostbite, so apply it at 10 to 20 minute intervals.
- You may feel a stinging pain when you pass urine (please do not be alarmed). Do not wipe; gently pat the area dry.
After 10 days
Start the regenerating cream after your progress check.
To help the skin regenerate quickly, apply a thin layer of the pink regenerating cream you bought at the clinic morning and evening, starting after your progress check (after 10 days).
After 1 month
Smoking, alcohol, sex, saunas, jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouses) and exercise that makes you sweat a lot are possible after one month.
About whitening
These changes after whitening are normal.
- From about 2 to 3 days on and for 2 weeks, once the swelling has gone down, the area turns very dark. This is melanin from inside the skin coming to the surface and peeling off, so there is no need to worry.
- The parts that look like dark flakes will fall off naturally, so please do not pick them off.
- You may feel itchy for a while as the scabs come off.
Daily life
Please keep to these in daily life.
Avoid tight trousers and thick, tough leggings, and wear loose, well-ventilated bottoms.
Call us if
Call the clinic if you have a strong burning feeling, chills, itching, pain, swelling or hives.
If you have any other questions, call the clinic or add the UROGYN Woman Clinic KakaoTalk channel and we will answer you one to one.
AFTERCARE
After mole and skin tag removal
1 to 2 weeks
Apply DuoDERM healing tape.
- After mole or skin tag removal, apply a healing tape called DuoDERM for about 1 to 2 weeks (keep applying it while it turns white), and then apply a regenerating cream so that the skin heals cleanly.
- Leaving the same tape on for a long time can cause a tape allergy, so replace old tape with new.
After 1 month
If a mole comes back, it can be treated again.
If a mole comes back, it is best to have it treated again after about a month, once the skin has healed.
Daily life
Please keep to these in daily life.
- You may shower with the DuoDERM on; wash carefully and do not rub hard.
- It is best not to irritate the treated area too much. Try not to touch it often.
Call us if
Call the clinic if you have a strong burning feeling, chills, itching, pain, swelling or hives.
If you have any other questions, call the clinic or add the UROGYN Woman Clinic KakaoTalk channel and we will answer you one to one.
Frequently asked questions
What is vulvar whitening?
A procedure that brightens vulvar skin that has darkened with pigmentation.
Which areas can be whitened?
We offer labia minora whitening, labia majora whitening, groin whitening, anal area whitening, mole (blemish) removal and buttock whitening.
Will stronger, repeated treatment make the skin brighter?
Firing the laser more often and more strongly does not by itself make the skin brighter, so we tailor the procedure to each area and to the degree of pigmentation.
Can it be done without surgery?
It is non-surgical, with no worry about bleeding, and the procedure time is short, so you can get back to daily life straight away.
Is it done in one session, or do I need several?
One-time Whitening is best suited to labia minora whitening and brightens the skin in one strong session. Five-time Whitening is best suited to whitening several areas and brightens the skin gradually and precisely.
Which devices do you use?
MonaLisa Touch removes dark pigment by lifting away one layer of the epidermis (using a tip made only for whitening), and Venus Cell removes dark pigment with a fractional method. The Accento N laser is a shallow toning device that breaks down melanin pigment in the epidermis, and the Lucas laser is a deep toning device that reaches the dermis to break down melanin pigment.
How long does it take, and how long is recovery?
It takes about 30 minutes under sedation or local anaesthesia. There is no hospital stay; you go home the same day, and recovery takes 3 days.
How many sessions of labia majora whitening do I need?
Treatment starts with a basic course of 5 sessions, and depending on your skin condition there are also 7-session and 9-session programmes. Sessions are 1 to 2 weeks apart.
Does labia minora whitening also need several sessions?
Labia minora whitening is approached very differently from labia majora whitening. It is divided into surgical and laser methods. Treatment is done in a single session, with 1 to 2 follow-up visits for aftercare.
How is labia majora whitening done?
It combines work to brighten the skin tone, using 755 nm shallow toning, deep toning with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, fractional laser, ampoule treatment and skin care, with treatment to remove skin tags, brown moles and spots.
When can I shower after the procedure?
You may shower on the day of the procedure, but do not point the shower head directly at the area and do not rub it. Shower in lukewarm water, then dry the area with a cool air setting. After one-time labia minora whitening, you may shower from the next day, but do not point the shower head directly at the area; let the water run down from above.
My skin turned dark after the procedure. Is that all right?
About two days after the procedure, once the swelling has gone down, the area turns very dark. This is melanin from inside the skin coming to the surface and peeling off, so there is no need to worry. The parts that look like dark flakes will fall off naturally, so please do not pick them off.
How long do redness and scabs last?
After the procedure you may have swelling, pain, redness, slight bleeding and scabs, and the redness may last for about 2 to 5 days. Using a regenerating cream and protecting the area from UV light are important, and scabs must not be forced off. Depending on your skin, scabs may not form at all.
When do I start using regenerating cream?
To help the skin regenerate quickly, if you have a regenerating cream, apply a thin layer morning and evening for about 4 weeks. After one-time labia minora whitening, apply a thin layer of the pink regenerating cream you bought at the clinic morning and evening, starting after your progress check (after 10 days).
How do I take a sitz bath after one-time labia minora whitening?
Because the area is moist and may become inflamed, take a 10-minute sitz bath morning and evening with the Clinosan cleansing solution (clinical use) you bought, for one week as standard and for 2 weeks if needed. After the sitz bath, dry the area well with a cool air setting.
When can I have sex, use a sauna or exercise?
Sex, saunas, jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouses) and exercise that makes you sweat a lot are possible one week after the procedure. After one-time labia minora whitening, smoking, alcohol, sex, saunas, jjimjilbang and exercise that makes you sweat a lot are possible after one month.
Is there anything I should avoid after whitening?
Your skin is sensitive after the procedure, so avoid harsh cosmetics, exfoliants, scrubs, hot compresses, alcohol and smoking. Avoid products containing vitamin C (ampoules, creams and so on) for at least 2 weeks. Avoid tanning the Y zone.
How do I care for the skin after mole or skin tag removal?
After mole or skin tag removal, apply a healing tape called DuoDERM for about 1 to 2 weeks (keep applying it while it turns white), and then apply a regenerating cream so that the skin heals cleanly. It is best not to irritate the treated area too much.
What if a removed mole comes back?
If a mole comes back, it is best to have it treated again after about a month, once the skin has healed.
Which symptoms mean I should contact the clinic?
If you develop unusual pain, oozing or severe swelling in the treated area, be sure to come in to the clinic. Call the clinic if you have a strong burning feeling, chills, itching, pain, swelling or hives.
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