Procedures
Gum depigmentation (gingival bleaching / dark gum treatment)
from 7 reviews2 clinics
Removes the melanin-containing surface layer of the gingiva with a diode, Er:YAG or CO2 laser so that the gum tissue appears lighter. Clinical studies report the gingiva returning to normal appearance about three weeks after treatment.
Non-surgicalLocal
Rating
6.86/ 10
from 7 reviews
Satisfaction
57.1%
from 7 reviews
Downtime
3–7days
Full recovery 3–8 wks
Flight safe
1days after
FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How long is the downtime for Gum depigmentation (gingival bleaching / dark gum treatment)?
3–7 days. Full recovery 3–8 wks · Flight safe 1 days
Patchy repigmentation was observed in a minority of laser-treated cases by three months in one study, and CO2-treated patients showed repigmentation by 24 months.
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