What Is Mona Lisa Touch Treatment & How Can It Help Treat Vaginal Health Conditions?

The Mona Lisa Touch Treatment is the first laser-assisted technology for the treatment of Vaginal Atrophy and other conditions such as lichen sclerosus, incontinence and vaginal dryness. As a laser treatment, Mona Lisa Touch can be used to treat other gynaecological health conditions that often arise as a result of menopause, childbirth and breast cancer treatment. Mona Lisa Touch has been medically proven within peer-reviewed medical trials and through detailed microscopic analysis of the vagina.

What is Vaginal Atrophy?

Vaginal Atrophy is a genitourinary syndrome which takes places when there is a loss of oestrogen production in the ovaries, causing the lining of the vagina to become drier and thinner. This often results in various uncomfortable symptoms, including burning, itching and pain during sex. Vaginal Atrophy can also cause urinary tract problems including frequent urination and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Around 50% of post-menopausal women experience Vaginal Atrophy, with effects of the condition usually taking place around 4-5 years after menopause. Not only does Vaginal Atrophy affect women after a natural menopause, but also women who suffer from medical conditions that require pelvic radiation or chemotherapy, which can subsequently impact the ovarian function.

How Does the Mona Lisa Treatment Work?

Mona Lisa Touch is a mini-invasive, painless procedure performed by a qualified doctor, taking around 15 minutes per session. The treatment involves the use of a gentle CO2 laser that aims to stimulate collagen production within the vaginal walls. The laser users DOT Therapy to boost vaginal rejuvenation, using continuous small pulses of energy to simulate blood vessel formation, new elastin and new collagen.

Benefits of the Mona Lisa Touch Treatment

Not only does Mona Lisa Touch Therapy help to treat Vaginal Atrophy but can also treat other women’s health conditions such as Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), lichen sclerosus, bacterial vaginosis and mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence. The treatment has a range of benefits to health and wellbeing including:

• No downtime – unlike a surgical procedure, the Mona Lisa Touch treatment requires little to no downtime post treatment, meaning you can get back to normal life quickly.
• Improved vaginal health –The procedure improves vaginal health, minimising susceptibility of vaginal infections.
• Reduce urinary incontinence – the tightening and strengthening of the vaginal walls resolves the urgency and pain that often comes with the condition.
• Improve your quality of life - the most important benefit of the treatment, is that it reduces pain and discomfort, allowing you to go back to what you love doing again and improving the relationship with your partner.

Is Mona Lisa Touch Right for You?

If you are experiencing vaginal pain and discomfort, then Mona Lisa Touch therapy could be a suitable option for you to consider. We would recommend visiting a menopause specialist, who will provide you with a consultation prior to treatment to discuss whether the procedure is right for you and what to expect if you decide to go ahead.