We look forward to seeing you soon for your Mona Lisa Touch procedure. Pre-Treatment Instructions: Shower or bathe the morning of treatment, so that the area to be treated is clean. Clip or trim long pubic hair in the treatment area (areas within dotted lines).
- Shower or bathe the morning of treatment, so that the area to be treated is clean.
- Area must be clean and dry without traces of cream, lotions, or other substances that may interact with the laser.
- Clip or trim long pubic hair.
Why you should have a Monalisa touch therapy?
Therapy using the SmartXide Touch laser is contraindicated for those patients who:
- Have vaginal, cervical, or other lesions in the treatment area that have not been evaluated and diagnosed
- Have active vaginal or vulvar infection i.e., (herpes, candida, STDs)
- Pregnant or within 3 months postpartum
- Have vaginal prolapse beyond hymen
- Have history of radiation to vaginal/ colo-rectal tissue
Why you should consider Monalisa touch?
- I have vaginal dryness, pain or other side effects from menopause. What treatments might help me?
- Am I a candidate for hormone replacement therapy?
- Am I a candidate for vaginal estrogen?
- Do I qualify for any clinical trials for treatment of vaginal atrophy?
- Can you refer me to a menopause expert?
Are there any side effects from the Monalisa touch treatment?
Side effects reported with MonaLisa Touch procedure are typically mild and of short duration. In some cases, slight reddening, swelling and a mild discomfort in the vaginal region may be observed after the treatment. Some patients also may experience a slight discharge, or some light spotting. These symptoms usually disappear after 1-2 days.
What can Monalisa touch do for me?
What is Mona Lisa Touch? This procedure is a simple laser treatment for vaginal rejuvenation that gives effective relief and offers life-changing results for women. It has been clinically proven to provide effective results for vaginal dryness, vaginal laxity and mild urinary incontinence. The Mona Lisa Touch can also improve your sexual health. After just a few treatments, many women experience an improvement in symptoms including dryness, burning, itching, and laxity.
What should you not do after the Mona Lisa treatment?
You've made it through treatment – trust us, the MonaLisa is both gentle and pain-free – and now need some guidance on how to care for your vaginal area. We recommend no tampons or sexual intercourse for 48 hours. You should also gently cleanse the area two to three times a day with mild soap.
Can I exercise after Mona Lisa treatment?
Avoid swimming, hot tubs, bicycling, lifting heavy weights or doing intense physical exercise for 7 days following the procedure. Refrain from sexual intercourse for 7 days after the procedure. Wear loose, cotton underwear, and avoid tight-fitting pants and panty hose.
How long does it take to heal from Mona Lisa touch?
How is the recovery? Most women report slight localised discomfort following the laser treatment and during the first few days after the session. Many have reported to have resumed their normal routine after one to three days.
How long does it take for MonaLisa touch to work?
For most patients, we recommend three treatments, each of which is spaced about six weeks apart. Patients often notice some initial improvement after their very first appointment, and their results continue to develop after the second and third sessions. The results are also long-lasting.
What are the side effects of the Mona Lisa touch?
Are There Any Side Effects From The MonaLisa Touch TreatmentGeneral discomfort.Mild spotting or bleeding.Brown, pink, or watery vaginal discharge.Inflammation, redness, or swelling.Irritation, itching, tenderness, or a burning sensation with urination.
Is Mona Lisa treatment painful?
The MonaLisa Touch is an in-office procedure that the doctor can perform in house. Does the procedure hurt? The procedure is virtually painless and requires no anesthesia. Patients may experience some discomfort the first time the probe is inserted, but the actual treatment is not painful.
How can I restore my vaginal walls?
To treat genitourinary syndrome of menopause, your doctor may first recommend over-the-counter treatment options, including: Vaginal moisturizers. Try a vaginal moisturizer (K-Y Liquibeads, Replens, Sliquid, others) to restore some moisture to your vaginal area. You may have to apply the moisturizer every few days.
What is the average cost of the Mona Lisa touch?
How much does the Mona Lisa Touch cost? Currently the Mona Lisa Touch treatment is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by many insurance plans, the average cost ranges from $650 to around $1000 per treatment.
Can vaginal atrophy be reversed?
Currently, estrogen replacement is the best way to reverse vaginal atrophy and GSM. Not every woman will be able to use this treatment option, however. Concerns about the long-term effects of increased estrogen sometimes discourage doctors from prescribing it.
What are the benefits of MonaLisa touch?
What are the Benefits of MonaLisa Touch Vaginal Rejuvenation?It increases your partner's sexual experience as well as your own.Restores tightness and functionality of the vaginal area.Patients can elect for vaginal rejuvination via laser treatment or platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injections.More items...•
Does the Mona Lisa touch help with incontinence?
The MonaLisa Touch treatment is effective in treating urinary incontinence. It stimulates blood flow to the affected areas, bringing healing and rejuvenation to the pelvic floor muscles, vaginal walls and urethra. Increased blood flow and better tissue tone reduces pain and leads to better urinary function.
What to wear on day of treatment?
Dress in loose fitting pants and cotton underwear on the day of treatment
How to get rid of long pubic hair?
Area must be clean and dry without traces of cream, lotions, or other substances that may interact with the laser. Clip or trim long pubic hair. Post – Treatment Instructions.
Is it important to follow your treatment provider instructions before and after treatment?
It’s important to follow your treatment provider instructions before and after treatment.
How does Mona Lisa Treatment work?
The MonaLisa procedure works by delivering laser energy and gently acting on the tissues of the vagina. The laser stimulates the production of collagen, improving functionality of the treated area and restoring the proper trophic balance. This, in turn, can stimulate a healing response.
How long does it take to get a Mona Lisa treatment?
A typical course of Mona Lisa treatment is three procedures over 18 weeks. Many women enjoy positive results in the first one to three treatments. MonaLisa Touch provides lasting results. A once-a-year single treatment is recommended to maintain symptom relief.
Who should get the Mona Lisa Procedure?
If you find yourself suffering from painful intercourse, sexual dysfunction, vaginal dryness, burning or urinary incontinence, the Mona Lisa touch vaginal rejuvenation procedure could be for you. These are not symptoms that you should have to live with and you are not alone. There are options to help you. The MonaLisa Touch® is a treatment option that could improve your symptoms and provide long-lasting relief.
Is anesthesia necessary for a tampon?
Anesthesia is not necessary. A small metal wand much like an ultrasound wand is inserted into the vagina (in the same place where a tampon would be inserted) and turned in a clockwise and counterclockwise motion targeting the vaginal tissue.
Does Mona Lisa help with dryness?
It has been clinically proven to provide effective results for vaginal dryness, vaginal laxity and mild urinary incontinence. The Mona Lisa Touch can also improve your sexual health. After just a few treatments, many women experience an improvement in symptoms including dryness, burning, itching, and laxity. Many women also notice ...
How Long Does It Take for MonaLisa Touch to Work?
One of the great things about this treatment is that it works quickly. For most patients, we recommend three treatments, each of which is spaced about six weeks apart. Patients often notice some initial improvement after their very first appointment, and their results continue to develop after the second and third sessions. The results are also long-lasting. Most patients are able to maintain their results with followup treatments every year or two. All of your MonaLisa appointments will take place in the comfort of our medical practice.
What Other Treatment Options Are Available?
For years, women coping with vaginal health issues had very few treatment choices. Topical ointments and tablets are an option, but those can be messy and may not work. Hormone replacement therapy is also an option, and some women try pelvic floor exercises. Also called Kegel exercises, pelvic floor exercises strengthen the muscles supporting the uterus, bladder, rectum, and small intestine. For patients with severe vaginal laxity, surgery was and still is an effective solution. But not every woman is able to commit to a surgical vaginoplasty, which involves anesthesia and a week or two of downtime.
What Benefits Does This Treatment Offer?
Changes in a woman’s vaginal health often begin slowly and then gradually encroach more and more on her lifestyle. Once a patient has undergone this treatment, she’s often surprised at how many ways she feels better, more comfortable, and more able to enjoy life. Here are some of the benefits associated with this laser treatment:
What happens after the MonaLisa Touch procedure?
The procedure also aims to restore the pH of the vagina, thus minimizing the risk of infections.
Is it safe to reshape your vagina?
The FDA does not consider destroying or reshaping the vaginal tissues a safe method of rejuvenation. It deems the treatment as incredibly risky, going by what FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb said: “These products have serious risks and don’t have adequate evidence to support their use for these purposes. We are deeply concerned women are being harmed.”
Can pelvic floor physical therapy help with vaginal atrophy?
If you’re considering this treatment as a solution for vaginal atrophy, it may be worth thinking again. There are other vaginal atrophy solutions that won’t put you at risk – vaginal dilators and pelvic floor physical therapy are two options you may want to try before doing anything drastic and potentially irreversible.
