Am I a Candidate for Femilift?

Aging ushers in lots of changes for women, the most notable of which is menopause. Most women think of menopause in terms of hot flashes and night sweats — but when it comes to the full effects of menopause, those symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg.

Reduced estrogen levels have a direct impact on vaginal health, too, drying out vaginal tissue and increasing the risk of irritation and other uncomfortable symptoms that together are known as vaginal atrophy (or, more recently, genitourinary syndrome of menopause). Vaginal atrophy leads to painful intercourse, and it can even contribute to urinary incontinence symptoms.

Fortunately, there are solutions, including Femilift®, a laser-based therapy that helps restore vaginal health. E. Jacob Simhaee, MD, reviews the basics of Femilift, including how to decide if it’s a good choice for you.

The science of Femilift

Vaginal atrophy happens when declining levels of estrogen cause collagen production to slow down dramatically. Most people associate a decline in collagen with visible changes like wrinkles and sagging skin. But in the vagina, lower collagen levels decrease vaginal elasticity and tone while causing the vaginal tissues to become dry, thin, inflamed, and irritated.

Femilift was explicitly designed for the treatment of vaginal atrophy. The Femilift device uses laser energy to stimulate collagen production inside the walls of the vaginal canal, improving vaginal tone and lubrication. Dr. Simhaee has extensive experience using Femilift to treat vaginal atrophy — in fact, he was the first physician in Queens and Long Island to offer Femilift therapy.

During Femilift treatment, Dr. Simhaee inserts the device’s wand-shaped applicator into your vagina. The device emits “doses” of laser energy based on your personal needs, triggering natural healing responses, including collagen production.

At the same time, laser energy enhances natural vaginal lubrication, relieving irritation, itching, and burning symptoms and making sexual activity more comfortable and more pleasurable. With Femilift, there’s no need for incisions, anesthesia, or downtime afterward.

Best candidates for Femilift

One of the best things about Femilift is that because it doesn’t use surgery or drugs, it can be an excellent solution for nearly any woman suffering from symptoms associated with vaginal atrophy. Specifically, it’s an ideal option for any woman who wants to:

• Relieve burning, itching, and general discomfort caused by vaginal atrophy
• Restore vaginal tone and elasticity during menopause or following childbirth
• Decrease the risks of urinary tract infections and yeast infections
• Reduce symptoms of urinary incontinence
• Enhance sexual pleasure and libido

Treatment takes under an hour; afterward, you can return to your regular activities. That said, you should still avoid soaking in a hot tub, taking baths, or having sexual intercourse for three days following treatment to give your tissues time to heal.

Since Femilift works by triggering your body’s natural healing responses, it can take a couple of weeks to notice the changes associated with tissue remodeling. You’ll continue to notice improvements as your vaginal tissue continues to replenish itself. 

While a single treatment can yield noticeable results, most women benefit from a series of treatments (typically three) about a month apart. Results can last for as long as 2-3 years. Best of all, Femilift can be repeated as needed to enhance and maintain those results over time. 

Learn more about FemiLift

Vaginal atrophy can definitely be uncomfortable, and symptoms like urinary incontinence and painful sex can have an emotional impact, too. Femilift helps restore vaginal health, relieving uncomfortable symptoms and improving your quality of life.

To learn more about Femilift treatment, request an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Simhaee and his team at his Manhasset and Forest Hills, New York, practices today.