Female Incontinence
AT DERMACARE MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Female incontinence can be caused by a specific medical condition, but it can also be a result of aging. This condition is characterized by leakage from the bladder. Incontinence can be extremely embarrassing from a social standpoint, inhibiting a woman’s willingness to participate in certain activities.
Fortunately, there are effective methods of treating mild forms of female incontinence today, including a revolutionary procedure that uses laser energy to restore a woman’s function well into her senior years. Mona Lisa Touch is now available at Dermacare Medical Aesthetics, offering women a non-surgical treatment for female incontinence that can improve their quality of life over the long term.
Candidates for Female Incontinence Treatments
The MonaLisa Touch is a treatment for women who notice changes in their vaginal area from having babies, getting older, or both. It can help with dryness, discomfort, and even bladder leaks. Many women feel better, more comfortable, and enjoy a better quality of life after treatment.
Consider getting female incontinence treatments with Mona Lisa Touch if you meet the following conditions:
- You’re leaking urine whenever you cough, laugh, or exercise
- You get sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate due to an overactive bladder
- You’re going through menopause, and the vaginal dryness or laxity is adding to the leakage
- You delivered multiple children naturally, leading to weakened or stretched pelvic tissue
- You can’t take hormone replacement therapy but need relief from your urinary symptoms
- You want a non-surgical alternative that involves no downtime or anesthesia
You may not be an ideal candidate if your urinary incontinence is severe or if you have a pelvic prolapse. Women with active urinary or vaginal infections should also reschedule their treatment until those conditions heal. Patients should understand that results are cumulative and may require multiple treatments for the best results.
At Dermacare Medical Aesthetics, we are committed to helping women achieve the highest level of feminine health possible in a comfortable, professional environment where they are free to discuss their concerns openly and honestly.
How Female Incontinence Treatments Work
The Mona Lisa Touch is a revolutionary procedure that uses fractional laser technology to restore the vaginal area. The device creates microscopic lesions in the vaginal walls, stimulating the production of collagen in the area.
Collagen is an essential protein that gives skin its firm, supple appearance. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, which can lead to vaginal laxity. Restoring collagen reverses the problem and brings the vaginal area back to a more youthful condition.
Treatments with the Mona Lisa Touch are performed on an outpatient basis and do not typically require any type of anesthesia. Treatments take just a few minutes to complete, and there is no downtime afterward. Patients should see positive results develop gradually after a series of treatment sessions. These results will be long-lasting.
While we usually perform our Mona Lisa Touch treatments without anesthesia, patients may request a topical anesthetic if they are concerned about their comfort level during the procedure. For the procedure, the laser device is inserted into the vagina so the energy can be delivered directly to the treatment area. Most procedures take just a few minutes to complete. After the treatment, you will be able to return home right away.
Recovery
There may be some slight discomfort after your Mona Lisa Touch treatment, but it should not be significant enough to keep you from your regular activities. Most women experience a warm, tingling sensation, similar to light chaffing. Light spotting and some watery discharge are common during the first one to three days. Most women also experience some sensitivity and mild swelling, which typically subsides within 24 to 48 hours.
You will be advised to refrain from sexual activity, strenuous exercise, and hot baths for at least a couple of days to avoid any potential complications. Tampons and douching should also be avoided for at least a week. Make sure to wear breathable cotton underwear and refrain from using feminine products with a potential for irritation.
Dr. Birchall will give you all the instructions necessary to ensure that you heal properly and get the desired results.
Results
Female incontinence treatment results with Mona Lisa Touch are gradual and can take some time to become noticeable. However, some women report light symptom improvement within one to two weeks after the first session. Results can take more than one to three months to fully show, as these results rely on your body’s ability to create collagen.
The best effects are obtained after at least three sessions, spaced at least four weeks apart. You should be able to enjoy your results for about 12 to 18 months before the collagen production returns to its natural state. This is particularly the case if you have significant incontinence. Yearly maintenance treatments help you maintain those results for a longer time, as they continue the collagen production.
Get Female Incontinence Treatment at Dermacare Medical Aesthetics!
To learn more about female incontinence at Dermacare Medical Aesthetics, please call or text us at any of our five locations:
Call any of our 5 locations
San Juan Capistrano
Call or text at 949-420-9881
San Diego, CA 92128
Carlsbad, CA 92009
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Encinitas, CA 92024
Is Female Incontinence Treatment With Mona Lisa Touch Painful?
The Mona Lisa Touch treatment is usually well-tolerated. Most women describe a tingling or warm sensation during the procedure. The discomfort is minimal, but if you are particularly susceptible to pain, Dr. Birchall can administer a local anesthetic.
Are the Treatment Sessions Long?
One session in the office should not take much longer than five to 10 minutes. You can even schedule it during a lunch break and return to your daily routine immediately after. However, it may take longer if you want anesthesia, since you’ll have to wait for it to take effect.
Will Female Incontinence Treatments Help With My Other Symptoms, Too?
Yes, the treatment can help with symptoms such as vaginal dryness and associated itchiness. The procedure reduces painful intercourse as well, as it helps restore moisture in the area.