VAGINAL REJUVENATION
WHAT IS CO2 VAGINAL REJUVENATION?
CO2 laser treatment is an innovative medical procedure that promotes the rejuvenation of vaginal tissues. It achieves this by triggering the body’s natural healing process, increasing collagen and elastin production—essential proteins that enhance tissue firmness and elasticity.
HOW DOES CO2 VAGINAL REJUVENATION WORK?
The laser emits a controlled beam of energy, which penetrates the vaginal wall, causing minor damage to the tissue. This damage stimulates the body’s natural healing response, promoting increased collagen and elastin production. It also encourages the formation of new blood vessels, improving overall tissue health.
WHAT TO C02 VAGINAL REJUVENATION TREATMENT ADDRESS?
Vaginal rejuvenation works to address incontinence issues related to:
- Stress
- Weakened Pelvic Floor Muscles
- Weight Fluctuations
- Hormonal Changes
Vaginal rejuvenation works to tighten these muscles again and decrease incontinence. Feminine rejuvenation treatments can also be a solution for patients experiencing vaginal atrophy, dryness, or physiological stress such as pain with intercourse.
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT BEFORE BEING TREATED?
Before we can evaluate if a patient is ready to begin vaginal rejuvenation, we make sure they’ve visited the OB/GYN within the last six months and have a healthy exam and pap smear results.
We are not experts in vaginal health like a Gynecologist. Before we begin treatment, we want to make sure there’s not an underlying pathology that needs to be treated by a Gynecologist. Once a patient is healthy, we evaluate the best treatment option for the patient’s concerns.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE TREATMENT?
CO2 Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation uses a CO2 laser probe with a sterile covering to treat the vaginal area. The probe is inserted into the vagina, and then the laser is turned on. As we slowly remove this probe, it resurfaces the inside of the skin. Healing happens over days. Overall, patients tolerate this procedure well, even without anesthesia. The only minor complaint is a warm feeling generated from the laser.
The procedure only lasts for an hour or less and is considered very safe. While some studies say there’s no downtime for vaginal rejuvenation, we recommend three days of vaginal rest prior and an additional three days following the procedures. This means no sexual activity within this six-day period. There is no other downtime from work or exercise required. We do suggest showering opposed to baths, no saunas, no extensive workouts, etc. for 3-5 days after your treatment. Additional post treatment care will be provided in office.
We recommend a series of three treatments, usually 4-6 weeks apart. These visits are relatively quick and easy. As long as the patient is comfortable enough not to have anesthesia (and the large majority are), it’s a simple appointment.
After these treatments, women report significant improvement in vaginal burning, vaginal itching, dyspareunia (pain with sexual contact), and dysuria (pain with urination or incontinence).