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Intimate hyperpigmentation is a growing concern and one of the dermo-aesthetic treatments that generate the highest interest. It has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients, affecting their self-esteem and sexual life that they are increasingly visiting specialist doctors.
Dermamelan Intimate and ME LINE Intimate are depigmentation procedures that have a corrective, regulating activity that results in effective outcomes in the short and long term.
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Who Is The Best Candidate For Intimate Depigmentation?
Dermamelan Intimate and ME LINE Intimate are depigmentation procedures that have a corrective, regulating activity that has effective outcomes in the short and long term to correct hyperpigmentation of the following areas:
- Genital-perineal area
- Perianal area
- Mons Pubis
- Inner thighs and groins
- Underarms
On this page, we will cover both intimate depigmentation protocols, indications, contraindications, benefits, possible risks, and expected results separately.
How Does Dermamelan Intimate Work?
The Dermamelan® Intimate method is a 2-stage protocol:
1. Intensive depigmentation treatment at the clinic, followed by
2. Treatment for home use for a minimum of 30 days post in-clinic treatment
Compliance with the home schedule is essential to meet the depigmenting objective in the short and long term.
How Does ME LINE Intimate Work?
The ME LINE Intimate method is a 2-stage protocol:
1. Intensive depigmentation treatment at the clinic, followed by
2. ME LINE-specific home care after your in-clinic treatment
Compliance with the home schedule is essential to meet the depigmenting objective in the short and long term.
How Many Intimate Depigmentation Treatments Will I Need?
With Dermamelan Intimate, results can usually be seen as early as 1 week post-treatment, the pigment will continue to lift and lighten and the best results are usually observed about 4 weeks into the treatment. With Dermamelan Intimate, usually, only 1 treatment (inclusive of the home care regime) is required to achieve optimal results.
With ME LINE Intimate, results are usually visible after just one treatment, but due to various levels of intimate pigmentation severity, some patients may require a second treatment 30 days after the first treatment.
It’s important to note that individual responses to treatments can vary, and not everyone will experience the same level of improvement. Additionally, some cases of hyperpigmentation may be more challenging to treat, requiring ongoing maintenance treatments or a combination of approaches to achieve the desired results.
What Is The Downtime After Intimate Depigmentation Treatments?
DERMAMELAN INTIMATE:
You will leave the clinic and two hours after the in-clinic treatment application, remove the occlusive film applied during your treatment, and take a lukewarm shower to remove the mask. You will then wait 48 hours before starting with the Dermamelan Intimate Home Depigmenting Gel Cream at night for 30 days.
Redness and a sunburned sensation can be expected for 24 hours post-treatment. Tightness of the skin can also be experienced due to possible swelling.
Peeling, dryness, and skin sensitivity have been reported in the few days following the treatment. Once the flaking subsides you will start to notice improvement of the pigmentation and for further improvement and maintenance, you will be required to continue with Dermamelan homecare. Initially, when using your maintenance creams, the skin will feel sensitive, tight and may continue flaking; this usually subsides after about 2 weeks.
ME LINE INTIMATE:
Redness and sensitivity can be expected for 24 hours post-treatment. Peeling, dryness has also been reported in the few days following the treatment.
You will however be required to continue with ME LINE home care after your in-clinic treatment, and will receive instructions on how to apply these specific products in the days following your treatment.
What Results Can I Expect From Intimate Depigmentation Treatments?
With Dermamelan Intimate, results can usually be seen as early as 1-week post-treatment, the pigment will continue to lift and lighten and the best results are usually observed about 4 weeks into the treatment. The skin will appear even, luminous, and healthy after just one treatment.
With ME LINE Intimate, results take place over time. Over time, the treated skin may appear lighter and more even-toned. Patience is essential, as it may take several weeks or months to see significant improvements.
It’s important to note that individual responses to treatments can vary, and not everyone will experience the same level of improvement. Additionally, some cases of hyperpigmentation may be more challenging to treat, requiring ongoing maintenance treatments or a combination of approaches to achieve and/or maintain the desired results.
What Do Intimate Depigmentation Treatments Cost?
Dermamelan Intimate:
The cost of a Dermamelan Intimate treatment is R 13 068 per treatment; you will however be quoted accordingly during your first consultation.
ME LINE Intimate:
The cost of a ME LINE Intimate treatment is R 2 600, you will however be quoted accordingly during your first consultation.
How Do I Know If Intimate Depigmentation Is Right For Me?
To see which Intimate Depigmentation treatments are ideal for you, always start with a professional consultation with qualified and experienced medical aesthetic specialist for an in-depth consultation and to reach a good understanding of your intimate wellness concerns and goals.
Our unique and comprehensive intimate wellness consultation is available for you to discuss and analyse your intimate wellness concerns and goals and for us to provide bespoke advice.
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