Authors: Jorge E. Gaviria P, Branka Korosec, Jessica Fernandez, Geramel Montero
Published in: Journal of the Laser and Health Academy. 2016(1):6-11
1. MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPROACH TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE WOMEN’S QOL
Non-surgical treatments that promote perineal muscle strength and certain pharmacological agents are very safe, but offer limited efficacy. On the contrary, surgical interventions offer high efficacy but are at the same time associated with a high risk of nerve damage and therefore loss of sensation. The gap between both extremes has been filled with the IntimaLase® treatment, which offers minimal invasiveness but high efficacy.
2. A 3-YEAR FOLLOW-UP TO PROVE INTIMALASE® EFFICACY
Several other clinical studies have shown a positive effect of the laser treatment on vaginal tightness, however, data on the long-term effectiveness was missing. 60 patients received 1-4 laser sessions of IntimaLase® at 15 to 30-day intervals. Study assessment was performed throughout the 36 months and included laser vaginal tightening (LVT) questionnaires and self-assessment reports.
3. GREAT RESULTS
Patients reported the average duration of effect from the treatment was 16 months, with significant improvement of stress urinary incontinence and prolapse. No serious adverse effects were reported. Furthermore, data showed that 58% of patients were extremely satisfied or very satisfied with the treatment and 83.3% of participants would be willing to repeat the therapy.
4. INTIMALASE® TECHNOLOGY AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR UNCOMFORTABLE, HIGH-RISK SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Because of its minimal invasiveness and positive results, a vast majority of patients finds the principle of IntimaLase® therapy very appealing. Longitudinal studies are bringing more evidence to the field and hopefully more women will stand a chance to undergo the laser treatment first before considering surgical intervention.
The duration of results
