Feminine Rejuvenation Treatments

This month we begin our journey into understanding different non-invasive treatments that can improve women’s heath by exploring non-surgical options. The first half is going to focus on feminine rejuvenation, also known as vaginal rejuvenation, and what it exactly entails. Genital tissues rapidly change throughout a woman’s life. There are many factors that contribute to this change such as childbirth, age, and changes in hormones. These seasonal changes in one’s life may bring some side effects that impact a woman’s overall health. Some of those side effects may include urinary incontinence, pain during sex, and dryness, to name a few. Feminine rejuvenation can help fix some of those issues without requiring invasive surgery.

What Is Feminine Rejuvenation?

This is a procedure that helps to correct vaginal issues some women experience by tightening the vaginal canal as well as restoring the vaginal tissues. It can reshape the outer part of the vagina and make it look and feel tighter. Although women use this procedure for the cosmetic appeal it has, it is very useful to those who need it for medical reasons. Feminine rejuvenation treatments use energy, like radiofrequency or laser, to:

• Improve collagen production

• Tighten tissues

• Increase blood flow

• Restore tissues

• Increase the number and intensity of orgasms

• Help with post-pregnancy incontinence

Treatment frequency varies, but usually occurs three times every 4-weeks with results evident just after one treatment. Feminine rejuvenation is generally painless, meaning anesthesia isn’t required. Some patients describe the procedure as a transvaginal ultrasound, with a mild, warm sensation as the wand passes over the skin, while others experience discomfort similar to a slight bee sting. After treatment there is some soreness or swelling that should subside within 24–48 hours, but this is dependent on the type of procedure.

Pros of Feminine Rejuvenation

The treatment is quick, normally between 15 - 20 minutes, but can be less. The results last long, most patients only need a follow up treatment once a year. Improvements in ailments are seen quickly. Patients have reported positive changes in one to two days, which continues to improve over time. There are no needles or incisions to heal, which means no time off work. You can return to your daily routine as soon as the treatment is complete.

Cons of Feminine Rejuvenation

Results don’t last forever. Reoccurring treatments are needed to continue to see the benefits of the treatment, as is normal with any self-care routine. Recommended follow-up frequency is dependent on which FDA treatment was used. Significant sagging or loose skin may not see improvements. If this is your issue a better option may be to look into surgery (vaginoplasty or labiaectomy).

Over the next three weeks we will break down three FDA-cleared non-surgical feminine rejuvenation treatments, ThermiVA, FemiLift, and FemiTight, and speak to the professionals who specialize in each.