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genital A touch of care down there MonaLisa Touch is fast becoming the treatment of choice for vaginal tightening – and it is changing women’s lives around Australia. erin docherty reports. 48 www.cosbeauty.com.au
genital If you experience vaginal dryness burning or itching, urinary incontinence and pain during intercourse, you’re not alone. These are all common symptoms of vaginal atrophy – a condition that affects around 60 percent of women during their lifetime. Distributed in Australia by High Tech Laser, MonaLisa Touch is a new non-surgical way to treat the symptoms of vaginal atrophy. It can also be used for aesthetic purposes, to counter the effects of ageing and achieve a rejuvenating effect by restoring vaginal tissue. My patients have noticed a significant improvement following the MonaLisa Touch procedure – some have even described the procedure as life-changing What is monalisa touch? MonaLisa Touch is a simple laser procedure, requires no anaesthesia and can be performed in less than five minutes in a doctor’s office. The versatility of MonaLisa Touch stems from the technology it uses to improve the genital mucosa and restore proper function in the treatment area. Using fractional laser light, the MonaLisa Touch probe – which is inserted into the vagina – delivers thermal energy into the deeper layers of the vaginal tissue. This kick-starts the body’s natural processes to increase blood flow and stimulate the formation of collagen, which improves the integrity and elasticity of the genital mucosa. This can be effective in alleviating vaginal pain in those patients experiencing gynaecological problems or vaginal atrophy, or in simply tightening the vaginal walls for a rejuvenating effect. ‘To put it in simple terms, the MonaLisa Touch procedure stimulates the body’s natural processes,’ explains Dr Fariba Behnia-Willison, a gynaecologist from South Australia. ‘It creates more hydrated and healthy cells which help to increase vascularisation, hydration and acidity, which are important components of vaginal health.’ According to Dr Behnia-Willison, a treatment to improve vaginal function is sought by a significant number of patients, of many different ages. ‘Although many of my patients are going through menopause or are post-menopausal, there are also many younger women suffering from similar symptoms,’ she says. ‘I have found the treatment particularly effective for women who find it painful to have sexual intercourse.’ Best results are typically obtained from three MonaLisa Touch treatments, performed a month apart, but most patients notice a significant improvement after the first procedure. A follow-up procedure every year or so, after the initial course of treatments, is recommended to maintain the effect. As with any medical procedure, there are some potential risks with the MonaLisa Touch treatment. ‘In my experience, which is similar to that of overseas practitioners, the likelihood of post-treatment complications following a MonaLisa Touch treatment is minimal,’ says Dr Behnia-Willison. ‘The worst side effect I have seen has been some mild discomfort for 12 to 24 hours following the procedure.’ Backed by clinical research and a history of success in a gynaecological setting, MonaLisa Touch is revolutionary in that it offers women a surgery-free option to not only treat vaginal atrophy but also to improve vaginal health and enhance the overall quality of life, as well as offering aesthetic rejuvenation. ‘Almost all of my patients have noticed a significant improvement following the MonaLisa Touch procedure – some have even described the treatment as lifechanging,’ says Dr Behnia-Willison. ‘I hope it becomes the new standard of care for the many women suffering from these often painful symptoms that affect their everyday life. It certainly has in my practice.’ csbm www.cosbeauty.com.au 49
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