Intimate Bleaching
Reverse discolouration, boost your confidence.
- What is it? Skin lightening for the intimate area of men or women.
- How does it work? A course of specialised treatments reverses discolouration and evens your skin tone.
- How much does it cost? From €120.
Men and women often seek out intimate bleaching treatments if they're uncomfortable with dark skin around their genital areas. If that includes you, then you’re not alone.
Some ethnic groups naturally have darker skin around their genital area. Some women notice stretching and discolouration after childbirth. Others experience change as a result of hormonal shifts, infection or as part of the ageing process.
Whatever your situation, Dundrum Clinic offers a range of treatment options to suit. Our intimate bleaching treatments even out your skin tone so you can feel less self-conscious and more comfortable in your skin.
How intimate bleaching works
We have two treatment options for intimate bleaching. The first is by applying specialised skin peels (such as HAPPY intim Peels or dermamelan® intimate), taking into consideration your skin type and specific needs.
We can also perform intimate bleaching by using laser treatment to break down excess pigmentation and stimulate the production of collagen. This results in a lighter, smoother and more evenly-toned appearance in sensitive areas.
Either treatment is comfortable, non-invasive and there is generally little to no downtime afterwards. It means you can get back to your daily routine immediately after the procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Intimate bleaching is the evening out of the skin tone in your intimate area. Although it can be an uncomfortable condition, the treatment is generally done for cosmetic purposes.
Our intimate bleaching treatments are usually aimed at one of three groups:
- Ethnic groups who are genetically predisposed to have darker skin in the genital region.
- Women who suffer from hormonal skin darkening, post-childbirth scarring & stretching, or discolouration as a consequence of ageing.
- Men and women who have had hair removed from their genital areas, exposing darker skin underneath.
To lighten the skin around your intimate area, we apply chemical skin peels to the target area. We do this in two separate appointments at the clinic.
Prior to your first appointment, you will need to apply a preparation product (available from the clinic) for one week. Your second treatment should take place between 15 to 30 days after your first.
During your initial consultation, we'll provide you with the skincare products you need to apply to the target area before your first treatment. These products are included in the total cost of your treatment.
Normally this preparation period starts between 2 and 4 weeks before your first treatment. The timescale depends on your skin colour and type of pigmentation.
The price for a small area of skin starts from €120.
Meet the team
Giselle Gerka
Women's health and skincare specialist
Giselle Gerka is a women's health and skincare specialist. Gely is a qualified solicitor and worked as a lawyer in her native Venezuela until 2008, when she moved to Ireland to become the service coordinator at Dundrum Clinic. After the birth of her son in 2010, Giselle started to learn more about the health challenges women face after childbirth. She went on to study Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid before further training in the UK under the guidance of pelvic floor specialist Gerard Greene.
Dr. Clare Cushen
Cosmetic consultations
Dr. Clare Cushen, MB BCh BAO, graduated from Trinity College, Dublin in 2004. She has a Masters in Clinical Dermatology from Kings College London (2009), and Diplomas in Aesthetic Medicine (Greenwich University, 2010) and Pharmaceutical Medicine (Trinity College, 2014).
Caroline Noble
Client Service Coordinator
Caroline Noble is one of our reception team and our main client service co-ordinator. Caroline started her career in banking and finance but was always passionate about skincare. Having completed numerous training courses in Zo Skin Health, Caroline would gladly discuss any skin care concerns you might have.
Dr. Evelyn Alba
Gynaecology Specialist
I am dedicated to helping my patients improve their quality of life by using innovative techniques and personalised treatments to address a variety of sexual and reproductive health conditions.
- Specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics from the University of Carabobo (Venezuela)
- Master's Degree in Gynaecologic Oncology and Multidisciplinary Breast Pathology from the University of Barcelona
- Postgraduate specialization in aesthetic and functional gynecology and female cosmetic surgery from the University of Barcelona.
- Member of SEGERF, Spanish Society of Aesthetic Regenerative Functional Gynecology
- Member of AEEM, Spanish Association for the Study of Menopause.
