Frequently asked questions about Femilift-Laser treatment in Vienna

FAQ

• What does vaginal tightening with the Femilift laser mean?

  The Femilift treatment is performed with the state-of-the-art CO2 laser, which gently heats the vaginal tissue. This causes the fibres to contract and results in vaginal tightening. The tissue is gently removed and treated precisely with laser energy. The treatment gives the vagina flexibility and firmness again. The thermal effect results in faster healing and rejuvenation of the tissue. Different attachments are used, depending on the treatment area.

• What are the advantages of a Femilift treatment?

  The Femilift Vaginal Rejuvenation is almost painless due to the relatively short procedure, which is performed with a CO2 laser. After a short time you are already active again in your usual everyday life. The treatment enables an improved sexual sensation and complaints of urinary incontinence or vaginal dryness decrease significantly. The full effect will only become apparent after several days. The normalized blood flow and the increase in the vaginal mucosa also strengthens the immune system.

• Is a Femilift treatment for tightening the vagina painful?

  The treatment for vaginal tightening is almost painless. The Femilift CO2 laser works very precisely and is only used on predefined areas. A feeling of warmth or slight pain during the vaginal tightening is possible. Several hours later you may feel a burning sensation or a sore feeling in the vagina. In addition, a reddish, slightly bloody discharge may occur after the laser treatment.

• Is the addition of medication necessary for a vaginal tightening?

  In general, an analgesic cream applied before the vaginal tightening treatment is sufficient. In the case of a known tendency towards an inflammatory disease such as genital herpes or extensive treatment areas, accompanying treatment with medication may be necessary to minimize the risk of inflammation. Rather rarely vaginal or urinary tract infections occur, which then have to be treated with medication if necessary.

• Which discomforts can be treated with the Femilift Vaginal Rejuvenation?

  There are a variety of ways to use the Femilift laser to improve the individual quality of life. Urogenital atrophy, which is associated with reduced sensitivity of the vaginal tissue and vaginal dryness, is also suitable for treatment, as is enlarged tissue after birth. The Femilift laser can also alleviate or cure vaginal dryness, stress- or pressure incontinence.

  For the treatment of endometriosis or painful urination, a vaginal tightening is ideal to reduce pain and ensure a new quality of life. The improved body feeling is a worthwhile goal for every woman. The quality of life is also improved for a healthy, joyful, free and safe life.

• When are the first positive results to be expected?

  Ideally, the effect of a vaginal tightening lasts about a year, sometimes the success of the vaginal tightening is shorter. Symptoms such as a reduced sex life or reduced quality of life are reduced or completely eliminated if successful. To ensure that the newly acquired vaginal tightening is permanent, an annual refreshment is recommended.

• How many treatments are required for Femilift Vaginal Rejuvenation?

  The therapeutic success of a femilift treatment or vaginal tightening with laser varies. The duration of the treatment is about 30 minutes. Noticeable successes can already be seen after the first treatment. Experience shows that three to five treatments are necessary to achieve a complete vaginal tightening. The treatments are carried out at intervals of four to six weeks.

• What should you pay attention to before and after a vaginal tightening treatment?

  Before treatment, you should clarify with your doctor whether you need to stop taking medication, including herbal or over-the-counter products, and for how long. Following the vaginal tightening, bathing and sexual intercourse must be avoided within three to five days after the vaginal tightening. After extensive treatment around the vulva, it is advisable to apply a wound and healing ointment repeatedly every day.

• What are the possible side effects of a Femilift treatment?

  Basically, there is no risk in femilift treatment, because the laser is painless and precise. Smaller scars may form after the vaginal tightening treatment. If a patient has a congenital tendency to a wound healing disorder, laser treatment can promote or trigger scar proliferation. Very rarely visible scars or skin retractions remain. The larger the treatment area, the more severe chronic sensory disturbances or longer lasting pain can be.

• What advantages does a Femilift vaginal tightening offer?

  The procedure with the Femilift laser is almost painless and is performed on an outpatient basis. Immediately after the treatment you can continue your usual daily activities, there is no downtime.

  Depending on the findings or medical history, vaginal tightening improves the vaginal tissue and mucous membranes. The treatment promotes the formation of new vaginal mucosa and tightening of tissues, effectively eliminates vaginal dryness and pain, thus increasing sensitivity in sexual life, making the vagina more sensitive and giving a stronger sensation of pleasure than before. Vaginal rejuvenation with laser puts an end to annoying spontaneous urine loss. The treatment reliably reduces and eliminates symptoms of vaginal dryness after just one application and helps with bladder weakness.

  The laser treatment is minimally invasive, requires no anesthesia and is therefore a good alternative to a surgery for many patients.

• Which contraindications contradict the implementation of a Femilift treatment?

  In order to achieve a successful treatment, it is clarified before the treatment with the Femilift laser whether the existing complaints can be improved with a laser treatment. Since treatment with the Femilift laser is not carried out in the case of cancer, the gynaecologist must have an early cancer detection smear, the so-called PAP smear, which should not be older than three months.

  In the first three months after a miscarriage, birth or vaginal infection (genital herpes, fungal infections, bacterial infections, etc.) treatment with the Femilift laser should be avoided.

  If a copper or hormone coil is used, contraceptive safety may be reduced as a result of the treatment.

• How does treatment with the Femilift laser for vaginal dryness work?

  The treatment with the ultra-modern CO2 laser Femilift, which is suitable for vaginal insertion with a specially developed attachment, ensures that the entire area to be treated is optimally reached. The tissue is precisely treated with laser energy, the thermal effect of the laser stimulates the renewal of the skin and activates collagen production. This improves blood circulation in the skin, tightens the tissue and reactivates the production of moisture. Elasticity and moisture of the vagina return after the first treatment with the Femilift laser. The symptoms resulting from vaginal dryness subside.