MonaLisa Touch™ is a minimally-invasive treatment utilized to improve the health and pliability of the vaginal mucosa or inner lining of the vagina. A specially designed CO2 fractional laser is used in an office setting to treat an atrophic or thin and sensitive vaginal wall. The laser has unique characteristics of penetrating light or laser energy deep into the layers of the vaginal wall in such a way that it stimulates collagen and returns the vaginal tissue to a state that was present prior to the changes induced by menopause or other conditions.
MONALISA TOUCH Q & A
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NECESSARY?
The treatment cycle that is recommended is three treatments, six weeks apart. This usually allows a significant or complete relief of symptoms for approximately one year, after which another treatment session is usually required.
ARE THERE ANY POST-TREATMENT RESTRICTIONS?
As mentioned, most women have minimal to no pain with the therapy; however, a few women may note some slight localized discomfort. Full activity is usually resumed within 24 to 48 hours.ological visit and exam. This yearly exam should continue throughout her childbearing years and even post-menopause.
WILL I RECEIVE IMMUNIZATIONS DURING MY WELL-WOMAN EXAM?
During your well-woman exam, Dr. Samuel Botros determines if you need an immunization based on your age, overall health, and standard recommendations. You may need a flu shot, an HPV vaccine, or a hepatitis vaccine. Many adults still need additional shots or a booster for contagious childhood diseases, such as measles, mumps, diphtheria, or pertussis.
If it’s time to schedule your yearly well-woman exam, call Dr. Samuel Botros, or book an appointment online.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OR COMPLICATIONS?
Even though this therapy is relatively new to the United States, patients in Europe have experienced no long-term side effects. Also to date, no patients treated at The Christ Hospital have reported any serious side effects or adverse events.
MONALISA TOUCH CAN HELP WITH:
- Painful intercourse
- Vaginal dryness, burning, or itching
- Lichen sclerosus, a common postmenopausal skin condition
- Stress urinary incontinence and chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Vaginal laxity
- In-office procedure
- No anesthesia, virtually painless
- No downtime
- No side effects
- Each treatment is <5 minutes
- Thousands of women have been treated worldwide since 2008
