Intimalase and incontilase laser treatments
IntimaLase® Vaginal Tightening
Vaginal Tightening is a broad term used in the cosmetic industry to describe a treatment or procedure that enhances the vaginal muscle tone, tightens vaginal and labial tissues, increases sexual pleasure, and often improves symptoms of stress urinary incontinence, (involuntary loss of urine with laughing, coughing, sneezing, exercising etc.)*
Regain vaginal tightness, sexual pleasure and restore intimacy to a more youthful form and function.
Fotona’s IntimaLase® Vaginal Tightening is non surgical vaginal tightening specifically designed for the delicate mucosal tissue and musculature structures of the vaginal canal and Vaginal Labia.
This painless, non-ablative laser uses photo thermal energy to stimulate production of collagen and elastin within the tissue. This allows for restructuring, thickening and tightening of the vaginal area which can be felt almost instantly and goes on to build improvements over the weeks and months following treatment.
Many women report an instant tightening effect after their first treatment!
You deserve a patient-friendly option that is safer, faster, highly effective and comfortable compared to other treatment options. Laser therapy vaginal rejuvenation can be completed in our office on a lunch break and many patients return to their daily routine immediately.
Using specialized suite of lasers by Fotona, an industry leader in laser technology, IntimaLase® Vaginal Tightening is designed to gently stimulate the creation of new collagen and elastin in the treatment area, strengthening support structures, thickening the vaginal walls and increasing circulation to these areas.
The IntimaLase® Vaginal Tightening treatment is based on laser-induced thermal effects in the vaginal tissue. The final result of collagen neogenesis and remodeling is tightening of the vaginal canal and a collagen-rich endopelvic fascia.
No special preparation or post-op care is required. Your treatment session will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes and you’ll be able to return to your daily activities right away.
The procedure is pain-free. You will only feel a slight heat sensation.
Unlike other laser technologies that use fractionated CO2 lasers, Intimalase Vaginal Tightening uses a non-ablative laser that doesn’t remove surface tissue, helping you avoid possible complications other lasers may cause, providing you with little to no downtime, no discharge and no discomfort after the procedure.
Sexual intercourse may be resumed 3 to 5 days after treatment.
For best results, we recommend a course of three treatments. This may vary from patient to patient.
IntimaLase® is exceptionally successful, with 97% patient satisfaction rate. 95% of women reported that their vaginal tightness improved strongly or moderately after IntimaLase®.
IntimaLase Vaginal Tightening Pre-treatment Instructions
Before vaginal tightening procedure it is prudent to follow some simple guidelines. These guidelines can reduce possible side effects associated with the procedure and make all the difference between a fair result and a great result.
- Hydrate – We recommend that for seven days pre-treatment you moisturize the skin surrounding the vaginal area in the morning and evening, drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to completely hydrate your body and optimize treatment results.
- Vaginal health screening – Have an up-to-date, normal PAP smear done within one year prior to treatment.
- Menstruation – No active menstruation at time of treatment.
- Shaved – Please have pubic hair fully shaved.
- Over the Counter Medications – Avoid aspirin, Motrin and Ibuprofen for one week prior to your treatment. Inform your provider if you are taking blood thinners or regularly take aspirin or Ibuprofen.
- Sun exposure – No tanning bed or self-tanners for 2-3 weeks prior to treatment.
- Prescription Medications – If you have a history of Herpes breakouts, please ask your PCP to provide you with an antiviral prescription to fill and take before your appointment to decrease the risk of a herpetic outbreak. Take your first tablet 24 hours before your treatment and follow instructions on the bottle. Stop taking prescription medications that may increase the risk of bruising as instructed and in coordination with your physician.
- Supplements – Avoid fish oil, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, or any other supplements one week before treatment.
- Alcohol – Avoid alcohol for two days prior to treatment.
- Accutane – Inform your provider if you have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year. Accutane decreases your body’s healing capability and can increase the risk of burns and/or other side effects.
- Treatment Area – Please arrive with clean skin. No lotion, powder oils or other products on treatment area.
Post Care Instructions
IntimaLase / IncontiLase, for an average patient, provides very little to no down time. But, keep in mind, healing time varies from patient to patient.
You may experience temporary erythema (redness) and edema (swelling), mild pin point bleeding, tissue retraction, as well as heat and tightening sensations for up to a few hours after the treatment.
- Treatment Area – Wash your skin with a gentle cleanser twice a day and pat dry (do not scrub).
- You may notice – light spotting, mild burning, itching, swelling or mild cramping for a few days.
- Do not – have intercourse for minimum 72 hours.
- Once you resume sexual intercourse you may use water based lubricant if needed.
- Intimate Laser stimulate regeneration of new tissue. While this is a minimally invasive Laser Treatment, it increases the risk of acquiring any STDs including HIV. Please be careful with sexual partners throughout the entire length of your Intimate Laser Treatments.
- Do not – insert tampons or anything else into the vagina for minimum 72 hours. Do not use a douche, cleanser, suppositories, or any other products in the vagina for 1 week.
- No Jacuzzis, tub baths, or swimming for 72 hours week.
- No tanning beds or self-tanning cream for 1 week.
- No heavy exercise for 48 hours.
- At-Home Care – All though rarely needed, you may apply an ice pack as needed for discomfort (no more than 10 minutes per hour with cotton barrier).
- Hydration and comfort – Keep yourself well hydrated. You may take Tylenol for discomfort, if needed.
- Prescription Medications – If you were prescribed any Anti-viral medication prior to your Intimate Laser, continue taking as prescribed.
- Supplements and Over the counter Meds – You may resume taking any over the counter supplements.
- Please note – It may take 2-4 weeks for you to start noticing improvement. Nothing happens over night. Be patient and give yourself time to heal and improve. For patients with Urinary Incontinence, Pads may still be needed for a period of time until you reach your desired results.
- Results may vary from patient to patient.
We recommend re-treatment every 4-6 weeks, with a total of 3-4 treatments in a row. After a series has been completed, treat once per year or as needed.
IncontiLase®
Stress Urinary Incontinence Laser Treatment
IncontiLase® is an innovative and unique non-invasive laser therapy for Urinary Incontinence. It is based on non-ablative photothermal tension and shrinkage of the urethral and anterior bladder wall region.
IncontiLase Unique Advantages
The procedure is similar to an intra-vaginal ultrasound. You will feel a slight warm sensation during the treatment. Each treatment session is approximately 20-30 minutes long.
An average of three sessions 4-6 weeks apart are recommended. Additional sessions may be needed depending on the severity of your specific case.
IncontiLase Vaginal Tightening Pre-treatment Instructions
It is prudent to follow some simple guidelines before your IntimaLase / IncontiLase treatment. These guidelines can reduce possible side effects associated with the procedure and make all the difference between a fair result and a great result.
- Hydrate – We recommend that for seven days pre-treatment you moisturize the skin surrounding the vaginal area in the morning and evening, drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to completely hydrate your body and optimize treatment results.
- Vaginal health screening – Have an up-to-date, normal PAP smear done within one year prior to treatment.
- Menstruation – No active menstruation at time of treatment.
- Shaved – Please have pubic hair fully shaved.
- Over the Counter Medications – Avoid aspirin, Motrin and Ibuprofen for one week prior to your treatment. Inform your provider if you are taking blood thinners or regularly take aspirin or Ibuprofen.
- Sun exposure – No tanning bed or self-tanners for 2-3 weeks prior to treatment.
- Prescription Medications – If you have a history of Herpes breakouts, please ask your PCP to provide you with an antiviral prescription to fill and take before your appointment to decrease the risk of a herpetic outbreak. Take your first tablet 24 hours before your treatment and follow instructions on the bottle. Stop taking prescription medications that may increase the risk of bruising as instructed and in coordination with your physician.
- Supplements – Avoid fish oil, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, or any other supplements one week before treatment.
- Alcohol – Avoid alcohol for two days prior to treatment.
- Accutane – Inform your provider if you have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year. Accutane decreases your body’s healing capability and can increase the risk of burns and/or other side effects.
- Treatment Area – Please arrive with clean skin. No lotion, powder oils or other products on treatment area.
Post Care Instructions
IntimaLase / IncontiLase, for an average patient, provides very little to no down time. But, keep in mind, healing time varies from patient to patient.
You may experience temporary erythema (redness) and edema (swelling), mild pin point bleeding, tissue retraction, as well as heat and tightening sensations for up to a few hours after the treatment.
- Treatment Area – Wash your skin with a gentle cleanser twice a day and pat dry (do not scrub).
- You may notice – light spotting, mild burning, itching, swelling or mild cramping for a few days.
- Do not – have intercourse for minimum 72 hours.
- Once you resume sexual intercourse you may use water based lubricant if needed.
- Intimate Laser stimulate regeneration of new tissue. While this is a minimally invasive Laser Treatment, it increases the risk of acquiring any STDs including HIV. Please be careful with sexual partners throughout the entire length of your Intimate Laser Treatments.
- Do not – insert tampons or anything else into the vagina for minimum 72 hours. Do not use a douche, cleanser, suppositories, or any other products in the vagina for 1 week.
- No Jacuzzis, tub baths, or swimming for 72 hours week.
- No tanning beds or self-tanning cream for 1 week.
- No heavy exercise for 48 hours.
- At-Home Care – All though rarely needed, you may apply an ice pack as needed for discomfort (no more than 10 minutes per hour with cotton barrier).
- Hydration and comfort – Keep yourself well hydrated. You may take Tylenol for discomfort, if needed.
- Prescription Medications – If you were prescribed any Anti-viral medication prior to your Intimate Laser, continue taking as prescribed.
- Supplements and Over the counter Meds – You may resume taking any over the counter supplements.
- Please note – It may take 2-4 weeks for you to start noticing improvement. Nothing happens over night. Be patient and give yourself time to heal and improve. For patients with Urinary Incontinence, Pads may still be needed for a period of time until you reach your desired results.
- Results may vary from patient to patient.
We recommend re-treatment every 4-6 weeks, with a total of 3-4 treatments in a row. After a series has been completed, treat once per year or as needed.