Hyperpigmentation Skin Lightening Treatment

We are excited to offer Mesoesthetic intimate depigmentation treatment which is a once-off procedure performed by a therapist in the office. The darkened skin is cleaned, the peel is then applied for 7 minutes, then neutralised and a mask is applied. The treated skin is wrapped in cling wrap and the post-procedure advice is given to wash off the mask with copious amounts of lukewarm water in 2 hours and apply another mask for 15 minutes and wipe it off after that.

A home serum is used daily for 1-2 months starting 2 days after the peel.

Dr Novikova also offers CO2 laser skin lightening that is only available at the Cape Town practice.

The darker skin tones are not suitable for laser skin lightening due to risk hypopigmentation (patchy white areas appearing following the laser treatment) and in such cases, we use Mesoesthetic peel. Laser skin lightening is performed in the practice. Dr Novikova will clean the skin with a special antiseptic solution and also numb the skin with cream before the procedure. Women usually need 3-6 laser sessions to get the desired result.

Bleaching can be combined with other cosmetic procedures. Bleaching is done in the doctor’s practice and does not require a general anaesthetic.

The sun exposure to the area should be strictly avoided for 6 months. You should use SPF cream in the area when undergoing any sun exposure even in areas covered by clothes.

Both peel and laser cause skin microtrauma which potentially can lead to increased risk of STI transmission so practising safe sex is important. There is no downtime after the procedure, but if there is increased sensitivity patients are advised to avoid sexual activity until it disappears, usually for a few days or up to a week.

• Genetics
• Hormonal changes
• Age
• Childbirth

We use two types of genital skin lightening depending on the patient’s skin tone. Overall, skin lightening, particularly genital bleaching, is a timely process that requires a fair amount of dedication due to the number of sessions (for either laser or peel) which are required to achieve the desired effect. As a patient, it may become frustrating when the effect is not evident after the first couple of treatments.

Laser skin lightening is performed in the practice. Dr Novikova will clean the skin with a special antiseptic solution before the procedure and use a CO2 laser to bleach the skin. The procedure takes place using the latest-generation special laser. Depending on the severity of the discolouration, women usually need 3-6 sessions to get the desired result. Each session lasts for 10-15 minutes and is done on an outpatient basis. The procedure is performed using local anaesthesia and is a low-risk procedure.

Darker skin tones are not suitable for laser lightening due to the risk of hypo-pigmentation (patchy white areas appearing following the laser treatment) and in such cases, we use cosmeceutical skin lightening. Cosmeceutical products are used to improve and enhance the skin’s appearance, by using biologically active ingredients. This group of products work on a cellular and molecular level to be potently effective and safe. Skin lightening ingredients are applied in addition to a peel with micro-needling. Cosmeceutical skin lightening requires 3-6 sessions (and sometimes more) to achieve the desired result. We advise a combination of our treatments with the home use of genital skin lightening cream which should be applied daily.

A doctor or senior therapist will assess your skin and prescribe individualized treatment and topical prescription-only medication that will be specifically mixed according to your needs and applied in the consultation room.

Genital lightening can be safely combined with other cosmetic procedures. Lightening is done in the practice and does not require a general anaesthetic.

The procedure takes place using the latest-generation special laser, on three or more sessions, depending on the severity of the discolouration. Each session usually lasts between 10-15 minutes and is done as an outpatient. The procedure is performed using local anaesthesia. Laser Vaginal Lightening is a low-risk procedure and can also be combined with other Cosmetic procedures of the intimate area.

For people with very dark pigmentation, cosmeceutical lightening is more effective. Cosmeceutical products are used to improve and enhance the skin’s appearance by using biologically active ingredients.

Active infection, cancer, autoimmune conditions. Women who have a history of genital herpes will be prescribed antiviral medications to prevent a herpes outbreak.