Vaginal Health: MonaLisa Touch

Patients are calling it "Life Changing"

MonaLisa Touch delivers gentle laser energy to the vaginal wall that stimulates a healing response, generating new collagen in the tissue. A typical course of treatment is three procedures over 18 weeks.

Have you experienced changes in your vaginal health since menopause or because of breast cancer treatment? Did you know that as many as 50% of women experience changes in their vaginal health.

It’s OK to talk about it – because now there is a new therapy at Triangle Physicians for Women that really works!

How Does it work?

The MonaLisa Touch treatment is a fast and effective treatment that uses hundreds of tiny pillars of laser heat energy to stimulate the natural regeneration of the vaginal tissue. In as little as 30 days after first treatment, the regeneration of new tissue in the vaginal walls builds a naturally stronger structure and the protective mucosa recovers volume, hydration and elasticity – all without the side effects of traditional treatments.

Benefits:

In-office procedure
No anesthesia, virtually painless
No downtime
Minimal side effects
Each treatment is less than 5 minutes
Thousands of women have been treated worldwide since 2012

In both European and US clinical trials, women reported symptom relief after the very first treatment and even greater improvement after treatments 2 and 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MonaLisa Touch?

What is the MonaLisa Touch?
MonaLisa Touch is a new treatment that uses laser energy to treat the symptoms you may be experiencing. MonaLisa Touch is a medical laser that delivers controlled energy to the vaginal tissue so cells make more collagen.

How does it work?

MonaLisa Touch implements CO2 laser energy that is delivered via a side-firing probe inserted into the vaginal canal. A two-part pulse targets surface tissue and deep tissue to promote vaginal mucosal revitalization.

What does the procedure feel like?

The in-office procedure is virtually painless, requires no anesthesia and typically is done under 5 minutes.

How many treatments does it take?

Patients receive three <5 minute in-office treatments that are spaced six weeks apart.

When will I see results?

Most MonaLisa Touch patients feel improvement after the very first treatment, although the procedure calls for three <5 minute treatments that are generally spaced over an 18-week period.

How long does it last?

After the third treatment, patients should expect to come back annually for a maintenance treatment.

Are there any limitations after the procedure is done?

Patients can return to normal activities after the procedure, but should refrain from sexual activity for 2-3 days. Your doctor will determine a post-procedure regimen that is right for you.

Is the MonaLisa Touch treatment right for me?

The MonaLisa Touch is appropriate for females who are experiencing a change in their gynecologic health. Speak to your physician to see if MonaLisa Touch is right for you.

Is this procedure safe for women with breast cancer?

The MonaLisa Touch treatment is a great option for women who have breast cancer or have been treated for breast cancer and now are experiencing vaginal dryness and discomfort.

Is the procedure covered by insurance?

The MonaLisa Touch is currently not covered by managed care as no processing code has been established.

Can MonaLisa Touch help with urinary incontinence?

Although not approved by the FDA for urinary incontinence, women all over the world are seeing great improvement after undergoing MonaLisa Touch treatment for incontinence. This is one of the most common feminine problems in women over 35 years of age which severely compromises their quality of life. There are various types and levels: from stress (laughing or coughing, lifting weight), urgency (involuntary loss of urine due to lack of control of the urination stimulus by the brain), mixed (incontinence from a combination of stress and urinary imperiosity) or from reflux (occurs when the bladder is so full that the internal pressure is greater than that of the urethra). Embarrassment and shame prevent one from facing the problem, which one often bears with resignation but now there are finally state-of-the-art and minimally invasive treatments that can help resolve this problem.** Urinary incontinence is a complex problem that requires careful diagnosis by your doctor before being treated.