Some patients report discomfort the first time MonaLisa Touch is inserted, similar to a pap smear. Patients also report feeling a gentle vibration during treatment.
Non-Hormonal Vaginal Therapy
When your estrogen levels are lowered, either by menopause, medications, or another reason, it can cause gynecologic issues that become a hindrance to daily life and relationships.
At Women’s Health Practice, we were the first in Central Illinois to introduce this noninvasive CO2 laser therapy to treat vaginal concerns for women.
Highlights
Treatment Type
Vaginal CO2 Laser Therapy
No. of Treatments Needed
3
Consultation Required
Yes
Treatment Duration
5 minutes
Downtime
None
Results Last
6 months to 1 year
What it Treats
Sexual Dysfunction & Painful Sex
When the vaginal lining thins it can cause irritation, burning, and discomfort, especially during sex. The laser energy applied to the walls of the vagina with MonaLisa Touch restores and thickens vaginal tissue.
Vaginal Dryness
Lowered estrogen levels in the vulva and vagina can cause drying. MonaLisa Touch with laser remodeling mimics non-invasively the changes estrogen treatment can provide.
Incontinence
Urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency can lead to frequent urinary tract infections. MonaLisa Touch rebuilds and repairs vaginal wall tissues, and helps restore the normal vaginal physiology. Emsella therapies, ThermiVa and other options may be required to treat more significant conditions caused by pelvic floor prolapse.
How it Works
Treatment with MonaLisa Touch in Champaign, IL is an in-office procedure at Women’s Health Practice. It helps arousal, moisture, improves vaginal wall tightness, and results in more comfortable sexual intimacy.
CO2 laser therapy has been around for decades and the technology has continued to be refined. Originally developed for breast cancer clients who were not using estrogen therapy or in whom anti-estrogen therapy caused vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, and pain during sex.
It is completely safe, quick, and requires no anesthesia. There may be some discomfort when the device is inserted, similar to a pap smear. It emits microscopic beams of laser energy to target multiple layers of vaginal tissue. The soft tissue in the vagina and vulva reacts by boosting collagen and elastin production, as well as forming new blood vessels.
About Women’s Health Practice
Women’s Health Practice is committed to providing education and guidance on advancements in medical research and technology.
We have specialized in women’s health, sexual health, and holistic medicine for over 30 years. At WHP, we believe medical care is a partnership with you.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About MonaLisa Touch
We treat symptoms like pain during sex, urinary incontinence, and vaginal dryness with our MonaLisa Touch in Champaign, IL. This is a CO2 laser therapy device specifically developed for medical use on vaginal tissue. Just a few treatments will significantly improve vaginal health for a year or longer. Most Women’s Health Practice patients notice an improvement after one treatment with our MonaLisa Touch in Champaign, IL. However, we recommend a series of three treatments spaced 6-12 weeks apart.
You may be a fit for MonaLisa Touch therapy if you are looking for an alternative to hormonal therapies and creams for vaginal health issues, are currently being treated with estrogen-blocking medications for breast cancer, or are having difficulty with vaginal pain, dryness, or incontinence.
The MonaLisa Laser therapy device employs a superficially applied fractional ablative laser beam to cause controlled thermal damage. This tissue releases heat shock proteins, which induces healing of the vagina, the vulva, and periurethral areas. Healthy collagen and elastin form to revitalize the vaginal walls to enhance sexual function. Both new blood vessels and revitalized nerve tissues contribute to the effect. Vaginal moisture, discharge, and lubrication revert towards normal.
While primarily we use Emsella treatment for bladder issues and incontinence, it can be helpful (with advanced treatment settings) for enhanced sexual function for men and women. We treat women with rectoceles, cystoceles, those who have had difficulty with pessary use, and those with other bladder conditions. We treat men with erectile dysfunction with the Emsella chair.
We suggest refraining from sexual activity two days after the procedure. During your consultation, your provider will give you prep or aftercare instructions specific to you.
The treatment itself is not yet covered by insurance. However, we are in-network with most PPOs and HMOs, and the consultation and evaluation are covered by most insurances.
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