Anal bleaching: What Is It, | Risks, Results, Options and Cost

Introduction

Anal bleaching is a treatment that was born mainly in erotic environments and is requested by many actors to achieve lightening of this area and avoid staining. Today, it is increasingly asked by men and women of all ages who want to follow this new trend and gain self-confidence.

Causes of anal hyperpigmentation

The genital area is a particularly sensitive area of our body. The anal epidermis is a fine twill made of many capillaries and hemorrhoidal veins that allow venous drainage from the rectum. The area is particularly rich in nerve endings, which makes it particularly sensitive to touch and many other erogenous zones in our body.

It is likely that with time, the skin of the vulva and the anal opening tends to darken, creating an unsightly effect of “blemished skin”, scientifically known anal hyperpigmentation. This condition is a completely physiological factor and is not linked to particular pathologies. This increase in hyperpigmentation can cause insecurities and low self-esteem, affecting the social sphere of the person. Among the most common factors that cause an alteration in the color of the epidermal mucosa we find:

• Age: Over the years, our skin undergoes profound changes and not only in the genital area.
• Hormonal alterations: Due to puberty, sudden changes in our body or related to certain pathologies can lead to a greater amount of melanin production.
• Shaving techniques: The chemical components of some depilatory products can alter epidermal coloration.
• The friction of tight clothing: such As wearing tight pants, etc.
• Pregnancy: A common aspect in many pregnant women is the strengthening of melanin pigmentation in some body areas.
• Obesity: The excessive presence of insulin in the blood can lead to dermatosis and hyperpigmentation.
• The type of skin: The production of melanin changes a lot in our skin type, genetic and hereditary factors affect this aspect.

Anal hyperpigmentation does not represent a threat to our health. However, a doctor’s evaluation is always recommended to receive an authorized assessment of your specific case and decide on possible cosmetic action. About 15% of the general population suffers from it.

Who is the ideal candidate?

It is important to remember that anal bleaching is a purely aesthetic treatment. Hyperpigmentation is not a pathology, and its treatment does not lead to improvements in health. Often men and women who decide to carry out anal bleaching feel a sense of shame caused by the brown color of the skin in the genital-anal area that can be seen with some underwear, such as a thong.

As it is not a part of our body generally exposed to the outside, the main reasons are usually related to the intimate life of the patient who wants to live his own erotic life without taboos and shame freely.

A general prejudice is that hyperpigmentation of the anal mucosa is attributable to poor personal hygiene. In reality, it is a purely physiological factor, a completely natural characteristic of the human body.

According to the specialists, skin problems such as wounds, burns, or eczema should not undergo this treatment.

What is anal bleaching?

It can be done with different techniques, sometimes used in combination with each other to improve results. All anal whitening treatments aim to inhibit the production of melanin in the treated part to “fade” the affected area progressively.

In addition to the rectal area, the vulva can also undergo this type of treatment if desired by the patient. The most used techniques for anal bleaching are of three types:

• Laser: Currently, it is the treatment that guarantees the best results. The anal area is very delicate, which is why the Q-Switch laser is generally used, which emits a beam of carbon dioxide. It is possible to peel off the superficial layers of the skin, acting on the water-based component of the cell.
• Peeling: This treatment is more aggressive than the previous one. It is sometimes proposed in association with laser therapy to have a more significant whitening effect.
• Whitening creams: There are topical products on the market that can inhibit the production of tyrosinase, thus reducing the levels of melanin, the substance responsible for the skin. These creams are banned mainly because they contain highly toxic and harmful components.

They have protocolized a combined treatment that includes several techniques, whose results have been very positive and satisfactory.

The doctor will be the one who will give you information on the various treatments available to choose together the best option according to your clinical picture and the required results.

Where to perform this treatment?

First of all, the first aspect to consider is that the area to be treated is very delicate. It is advisable to have expert and competent hands to avoid unpleasant consequences. A doctor or cosmetic surgeon who specializes in laser techniques will undoubtedly be able to recommend the best.

Also, on the Internet, you will easily find experiences and testimonials from other patients. Take advantage of the initial visit with your doctor to expose your doubts and uncertainties. Establishing a relationship of trust with those who perform the treatment is essential to start the sessions consciously.

How is the first medical exam done?

Once you have chosen the right doctor, you can arrange a first consultation with him. During this appointment, the doctor will do a general visit and analyze your case to make sure that he can rule out diseases of the rectum. Once the rectum’s color tone has been evaluated, the various existing techniques will be illustrated to the patient, and the results to be achieved based on your initial situation will be considered. If you decide to opt for laser treatment, your doctor may estimate the number of sessions required to achieve a good result. It is suggested to carry out a first evaluation that includes a complete medical history and physical examination, ruling out possible underlying diseases that may influence the final results.

According to the specialists, a genital examination will be necessary, the measurement of the general state of health, and the taking of photographs after the treatment will evaluate the results. They also recommend that it is time to comment if you have any disease or take any medication.

How to prepare for treatment?

There are no specific indications to prepare for treatment. However, we recommend that you thoroughly clean the affected area with hypoallergenic soap. A useful tip is to proceed with a possible waxing or shaving a few days in advance to avoid skin irritation or small wounds.

• Anesthesia and hospitalization

The anal area has many nerve endings that could make the whitening practice uncomfortable and painful. For this reason, laser treatments are performed after the administration of anesthesia, which is normally applied 30 minutes before the treatment.

Hospitalization is not necessary, the duration of the session varies depending on the area to be treated, but it has an average duration of 1 hour. The intervention may need to be repeated several times.

The genital and perianal whitening protocol does not require hospitalization, it is not painful, and it usually lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour and a half, depending on the type of skin of the patient, it is suggested to carry out at least two sessions, for what is done a new evaluation after two weeks.

The results

The laser treatment guarantees noticeable results from the first session, although it may take between 2 and 4 sessions to notice a marked color change. The result of the laser treatment depends mainly on the skin type of the patient, the amount of melanin present, and the experience of the doctor who will perform the whitening.

Keep in mind that the effect of anal bleaching is not definitive. After many years, the area may re-pigment, and it may be necessary to intervene again to restore the initial color. There are no contraindications to repeating the treatment, and it will be your doctor who will advise you on the time intervals to repeat the laser sessions.

After the session, the specialists recommend avoiding sun exposure in the area and cleaning it with hypoallergenic water and soap.

The protocol allows obtaining the whitening of 1 tone in the first session. Later, the patient is indicated to treat depigmenting creams at the home to maintain the effect in the days after the treatment.

Frequent questions

• Is it painful? The laser used is very delicate and produces only slight discomfort. Anesthetic cream is applied to the area 30 minutes before treatment. The Genital Whitening Protocol is not painful. It is done in a way that the patient feels comfortable and relaxed.
• What could be the risks of using the laser to tighten the skin in the anal area? The risk percentage is very low and is related to the possibility of reading burns. It is advisable to trust the hands of an aesthetic doctor with experience in laser treatments.
• Is it possible to repeat the treatment more than once? Over time, the anal mucosa tends to re-pigment, recreating the “blemished skin” effect, it will be possible to repeat the laser treatment according to your doctor. It is suggested to repeat the treatment when observing that the area darkens again.
• Are there topical products to whiten this area? It is possible to find whitening creams based on hydroquinone, a harmful substance that is not recommended on the market. Topical products often don’t work well.
• What is the brown color of the mucosa of the anus? The brown color of the genital parts can be due to several genetic factors, and no, it is always a physiological condition and not a threat to health. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is excessive melanin production in some areas of the skin, such as the perianal and genital areas. It can darken from light brown to black.