MonaLisa Touch® is the most effective non-surgical solution for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. Many patients are intrigued by this FDA approved treatment and they’re curious to know how it works.
MonaLisa Touch® is known as “a functional vaginal rejuvenation treatment,” meaning that the treatment is used to treat an actual medical problem with the vagina. MonaLisa Touch® uses a specially-designed fractional CO2 laser, which reactivates the production of collagen and restores the condition of the vagina wall.
The CO2 laser gently creates “indistinguishable micro-lesions” on the vaginal wall. These micro-lesions are necessary to trigger …show more content…
Doctors also recommend an annual follow-up treatment to maintain the results of MonaLisa Touch®.
The length of each outpatient treatment is only 5 minutes and the treatment itself is simple. Your physician will insert a cylindrical wand into your vagina. Once inside the vagina, the CO2 laser gently goes to work to help restore the condition of your vaginal wall.
Immediate results, limited discomfort and a short recovery time
The results of MonaLisa Touch® are immediate and, since MonaLisa Touch® is a non-surgical treatment, anesthesia is not usually required. Patients report feeling a light vibration in the treatment area.
As for post-procedure pain and recovery. Most patients report minor and localized discomfort for a few days after a treatment session. However, most women are able to resume their regular activities in 1 to 3 days.
Your doctor will give you specific instructions after treatment; however, all patients should avoid hot baths and exercise while healing. As for sexual activity, it is recommended that you wait 3 to 4 days after treatment. Again, after treatment, your doctor will provide more specific instructions tailored to your