FemiLiftMilwaukee

You should have a routine pelvic exam and Pap smear that is normal and up to date according to current guidelines and personal history. You should not have any active vaginal infections, including HSV or HPV, at the time of treatment.  Report any history of vaginal infections.   Abnormal vaginal bleeding needs to be evaluated. The procedure is not performed during pregnancy or active menstruation.

Most patients report NO side effects during or after the treatment. Some women may experience a mucous discharge for up to a week after the procedure.  You should report any heavy vaginal bleeding or unusual changes.

The procedure itself only takes 10-15 minutes and requires no downtime.  The effects to the vagina and bladder vary from woman to woman, but usually lasts 1 year or longer.

Most patients sense tighter vaginal walls, improved lubrication and less urine leakage almost immediately after the 1st or 2nd procedure. However, the repair process continues for weeks following the Femilift treatments.  As with other laser procedures, collagen remodeling continues to rejuvenate tissue up to 4-6 months after treatment.

There is no downtime. Routine physical activity and exercise can be immediately resumed following Femilift treatment. Tampons and intercourse should be avoided for 3 days following the treatment.

Yes. It can be performed with all types of birth control including coils, implants or IUD. It can also be performed after a hysterectomy.

Women who experience painful sex due to vaginal dryness are the best candidates for this procedure, expecially when traditional treatment options fail. In addition, women who notice vaginal laxity and urinary incontinence and want to avoid surgery, can benefit from FemiLift.

*It is recommended that you have an up to date gyn exam and pap smear. The procedure will not be performed if you have an active infection, including HPV and HSV (herpes). If you have a history of recurrent HSV, prophylaxis can be prescribed.

The best results are after a series of 3 monthly treatments, even though most women notice improvement after the first treatment. The monthly stacking of treatments over 3-4 months has been shown to have the best improvement in blood flow and collagen formation.

Because we are fighting the effect of aging, results are not permanent but there are maintenance options that can extend the beneficial effects.

The procedure is very tolerable and recovery is generally uneventful. Most women experience a watery vaginal discharge for several days after the treatment. Some women notice mild cramping or vaginal bleeding. A few women have reported feeling feverish for up to 1 day which can be managed with tylenol or ibuprofen. nnYou can return to regular activities the same day as the procedure, however, you should avoid intercourse and vaginal insertions for 3 days.

You should wait 3 days for sexual intercourse. If the treatment is being performed for painful sex, we encourage regular intercourse after the 3 day abstinence to continue to stimulate blood flow and elastin formation.

Using higher energy during the procedure can create 20-25% tightening of the vaginal walls. This is helpful for women with mild-moderate prolapse symptoms and urinary incontinence. Many women are using this to prevent or in place of bladder prolapse surgery and to improve sensation during sex.

Most women (and their partners) are extremely satisfied after the procedure. Results can be noted as soon as the first treatment, but maximal effects take 4-6 months. Vaginal dryness and painful sex have the highest satisfaction rating. Bladder and laxity symptoms are improved in 70-75% of patients.