Vaginal Rejuvenation
Because of childbirth, menopause, and aging, the skin and tissue of a woman’s lower genital tract (vulva and vagina) can lose elasticity, volume, and support, leading to aesthetic and functional concerns. Nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation uses modern technologies to strengthen the vaginal tissues and mucosa to address issues such as stress incontinence, sexual dysfunction, vaginal dryness, and painful intercourse.
Nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation works by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production to thicken and strengthen these tissues. It can help restore function and the body’s natural appearance.
Hormone optimization plays a key role in successful vaginal rejuvenation and ongoing care. Rejuvenation treatments can be performed separately or combined for better outcomes. Additionally, fillers and PRP are options for restoring volume to lax or deflated external tissues.
TYPES OF NON-SURGICAL VAGINAL REJUVENATION
At Aesthetic Revolution Las Vegas, we offer the following nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation technologies, which can be performed separately or combined to achieve optimal results:
FemTouch™ is an outpatient, minimally invasive fractional CO2 laser procedure that stimulates new collagen production to rejuvenate the female genitalia function and appearance. Similar to superficial CO2 laser facial resurfacing, the Lumenis FemTouch™ system delivers precise, controlled laser microbeams to the vaginal lining (mucosa). This triggers healing and collagen production, resulting in modest contraction of the circumference and improved lubrication. During each treatment, Dr. Z or designated Staff will gently guide a sterile applicator along the vaginal wall in an outward motion, following a 360º pattern that treats the entire mucosa and, if desired, the external tissues. The procedure is comfortable and takes about 20 – 30 minutes. It is usually offered as a series of 3 treatments, each separated by a month. You may have some discharge and mild tenderness for several days and should abstain from sexual relations, baths, pools, and hot tubs until your tissues heal.
ThermiVa™ is an in-office vaginal rejuvenation treatment that uses a curved, blunt, single-use, radiofrequency wand to deliver controlled thermal energy to the external labia and/or vagina. ThermiVa™ works by gently heating the tissues, causing tissue contraction and stimulating collagen production. This improves tissue strength, contour, and function over time. A thermometer is built into the handpiece so the temperature can be monitored and adjusted as needed to prevent discomfort or injury.
No anesthetics are required for ThermiVa™ treatment, which is typically administered in a series of three separate 20-to-30-minute sessions over three months. This non-invasive treatment feels like a warm therapeutic massage and helps to improve urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity, and orgasms, and can be delegated to female Staff members who are trained by Dr. Z to perform this procedure. You can return to all activities immediately after a treatment.
Emsella® is an innovative, non-surgical technology that helps improve women’s sexual health and wellness by providing a fully clothed, noninvasive treatment option for urinary incontinence and vaginal laxity. Emsella effectively stimulates the pelvic floor muscles with thousands of super-maximal contractions, restoring stronger, healthier muscles. This process improves muscle control during intercourse and orgasm and supports bladder function to treat urinary incontinence. Patients can sit comfortably on the Emsella treatment chair (fully clothed) for 25 – 30-minute sessions. Patients with implanted electrical devices, ferrous metal joints, and IUDs are not candidates for this technology. Typically, we recommend 4 – 6 treatments, followed by maintenance for optimal results. There is no downtime.
O-Shot™️The O-Shot uses your own blood that is double-spun (yields 5-7 x platelet concentration) to produce Platelet Rich Plasma. PRP is activated and comfortably injected into the side of the clitoris and proximal, upper vagina to improve sensitivity and tissue engorgement during relations, support the urethra, and enhance G-spot function. It improves lubrication and helps restore atrophic tissues too. Initial results generally take several weeks to be noticed. The procedure can be repeated as desired. You can return to full activities the next day.
IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR NON-SURGICAL VAGINAL REJUVENATION
You might be a good candidate for these procedures if you are experiencing vaginal laxity, reduced lubrication, discomfort during intercourse, or aesthetic concerns but do not want to undergo surgery. Nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation tightens your vaginal canal, can reduce labial contours, addresses urinary incontinence, increases natural vaginal moisture and lubrication, minimizes sex-related pain, and enhances sexual pleasure and climax. It can provide dramatic results with a short recovery. Most patients can return to their daily activities immediately after treatment.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AND AFTER VAGINAL REJUVENATION
These procedures are performed comfortably by Dr. Z with the assistance of his Staff, or by trained Staff, in a private procedure room, using cushioned thigh supports, modesty drapes, and specialized sterile instruments. Most procedures take less than an hour to perform. Some can be bundled together for enhanced results.
No sedation is required for these treatments. Topical anesthesia may be used, and “laughing gas” is also available to minimize discomfort if the external tissues are treated with the CO2 laser.
There is typically no significant recovery period or downtime with these procedures. Patients can generally resume their daily activities after treatment. Many patients see results after each session, while others may take up to three months for results to fully mature. For the best results, a series of treatments is recommended.
We recommend avoiding tampon use or sexual intercourse for several days after CO2 laser treatment to allow the treated areas to heal properly.
Results from energy devices typically last about 18 to 36 months, so periodic touch-ups will help you improve and maintain your results.
Women with significant labial tissue, oversized, irregularly shaped, or stretched labia minora or majora may be better candidates for a surgical procedure, such as CO2 laser-assisted labiaplasty. This cosmetic surgery removes excess skin from the inner or outer labia under topical and local anesthesia. Dr. Z uses a CO2 laser to achieve greater incision precision, a nearly bloodless field during surgery, improved comfort afterward, and a better aesthetic result compared with similar procedures performed with “cold steel.”
CONSULTATION
Vaginal rejuvenation is a very personal decision. During your consultation, Dr. Z will review your medical history, concerns, goals, lifestyle, and anatomy to determine which non-surgical (or surgical) vaginal rejuvenation procedures may best help you safely restore function, confidence, and comfort.
If surgery is a better option, Dr. Z will be happy to sit down with you to discuss all your options, including clitoral hood reduction, monsplasty, labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, and labia majoraplasty or reinflation using your own fat and PRP.
