MONALISA TOUCH® - Vaginal Restoration
in Shreveport, LA
MENOPAUSAL TREATMENT – DR. VANDERLOOS
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Dr. Catherine Vanderloos is a board-certified OB/GYN physician who specializes in Gynecological and MedSpa Services. Dr. Vanderloos offers techniques, such as the MonaLisa Touch® laser to her patients living in the Shreveport, Louisiana area. Call (318) 865-4333 to schedule an appointment for consultation or services.
WHAT IS MONALISA TOUCH® ?
The MonaLisa Touch® laser is a technique used to reverse the effects of menopause on the vaginal tissues. During menopause, the vaginal walls lose their elasticity. As the amount of moisture in the area decreases, the tissues begin to stiffen making vaginal intercourse extremely painful. The procedure is non-invasive and requires very little recovery time. The MonaLisa Touch® laser restores the tissues allowing a woman to be more comfortable during sexual intercourse. Vaginal rejuvenation techniques are preformed with Laser procedures in Dr. Vanderloos’ office with relatively few side effects. Women will see noticeable improvement a few months after the first procedure.
HOW DOES MONALISA TOUCH® WORK?
During a MonaLisa Touch® procedure, a wand with a small laser device attached to it is inserted into the vagina. The wand pivots and is able to turn 360 degrees so that all areas of the vagina are effectively reached. The laser penetrates deeply into the tissues, stimulating the production of collagen. Collagen is what adds tone and texture to the tissues. It’s what supports the structure adding volume and allowing the vagina to regain its natural elasticity. The procedure improves the integrity of the vaginal walls allowing them to function as they did prior to menopause causing them to change. The benefits of a laser procedure are long-lasting and can dramatically improve a woman’s quality of life.
WHAT IS THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE MONALISA TOUCH?
The MonaLisa Touch is laser therapy, quite similar to those used on the face for skin rejuvenation. This laser, which some patients feel as a slight vibration while others feel nothing at all, creates micro-abrasions in the vaginal tissue. Because lasers have the ability to penetrate tissue, this effect is present on both the surface and deeper down. These tiny cuts caused by the laser initiate the body’s healing response, which encourages vaginal restoration through the increased blood supply and new cell growth.
Prompting the body to heal itself has other benefits when it comes to the vaginal canal, such as improved pH balance. This, in turn, goes even further to reduce vaginal atrophy symptoms.
WHAT IS VAGINAL ATROPHY?
Vaginal atrophy is a condition that affects millions of women with these symptoms:
* Genital itching
* Bleeding after intercourse
* Discomfort during intercourse
* Urgency with urination
* Urinary incontinence
* Vaginal burning, discharge and/or dryness
* Burning with urination
* More urinary tract infections
* Decreased vaginal lubrication
* Tightening and shortening of the vaginal canal
These symptoms arise when you experience a drop in estrogen levels, which makes vaginal tissue more fragile, drier, thinner and less elastic. Although vaginal atrophy is often associated with menopause therapy, non-menopausal people may also experience this condition, including breast cancer survivors. People who are at high risk of cancer may opt to have their ovaries removed as a preventative measure, or individuals may have them removed to address reproductive health issues. Because ovaries are responsible for producing estrogen, this can leave even young people facing vaginal atrophy.
WHY CHOOSE THE MONALISA TOUCH?
In the past, physicians have recommended the use of creams and ointments to treat vaginal pain and dryness. However, this only addresses the symptoms, not the underlying issues.
The MonaLisa Touch, on the other hand, offers only minor side effects, if any are experienced at all: slight itching, swelling, redness or burning of the vagina that lasts only a short time after the procedure. The procedure itself is essentially painless, with just a numbing cream applied to the outer vaginal areas and vulva, and requires only a few minutes to complete.
In addition, oral hormones must be taken daily and consistently to relieve symptoms. Treatment with the MonaLisa Touch requires just three sessions over a three- to six-month period, followed by a “touch-up” treatment every 12 months. More convenient and less prone to side effects, choosing the MonaLisa Touch just makes sense.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?
While the restoration of vaginal tissue starts to begin after just the first treatment, great gains have been reported after having the recommended 3 treatments with the MonaLisa Touch®. Patients happily describe just how much relief they have received for their symptoms after getting their Mona Lisa treatments. Statistics show that following just 3 treatments, patients have demonstrated the following results:
- Laxity – 90% improvement
- Itching – 85% improvement
- Burning – 84% improvement
- Dryness – 76% improvement
So, without side effects, pain or recovery time, women are restoring their vaginal health including their pH with the MonaLisa Touch®. Aren’t a few minutes here and there worth the investment in your well-being?
HOW CAN YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE TODAY?
When women step into the lovely, soothing offices of Dr. Catherine Vanderloos for their Mona Lisa treatments, they are taking the first step towards self-regeneration. Why live with discomfort or unease when just a safe, simple procedure can give you relief? Symptoms that have been slowly creeping up over a period of years can be abated in just a trio of office visits. Take charge of your life, feel years younger, and resuscitate your sex life with this treatment.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, contact us at 318-865-4333 or visit us online.
DR. VANDERLOOS’ OTHER MED SPA SERVICES
VISIT CATHERINE VANDERLOOS, MD
Address:
460 Ashley Ridge Blvd | Suite 200
Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: 318-865-4333
