WHAT IS FEMTOUCHTM AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

FemTouchTM is the name that Lumenis, the industry leader in and inventor of CO2 technology, gives to its new CO2 fractional laser. FemTouch is used by Advanced Urology Institute to treat a variety of vaginal, health-related issues. When applied to the vaginal wall, the revolutionary laser gently ablates the mucous epithelium layer. The process helps stimulate collagen production, enhance vascular flow and remodel vaginal tissue. Improved overall vaginal health is restored along with a stronger, tighter vaginal wall.

The procedure is fast—it only takes a few minutes. It works efficiently and completely— three treatments with one annual touch up treatment are all that Advanced Urology recommends to achieve an optimum outcome. And what may be most significant, absolutely no anesthesia is required and there are no post-procedure care hassles to worry about.

So, how does it work? Simply, after a patient receives a pelvic exam, the FemTouch laser is inserted only four to six cm. into the vagina. The laser is activated and the beam penetrates about .5 millimeters into the vaginal wall. That’s just deep enough to effect collagenforming skin levels. The patient may feel a bit of pressure but no discomfort whatsoever.

Results of the FemTouch treatment vary per individual, of course. But Advanced Urology physicians report that the treatment can significantly tighten vaginal walls with the corresponding benefits of enhanced sexual pleasure, restored tissue tone and increased blood flow. For those patients who suffer from vaginal dryness, the treatment increases lubrication. Those who suffer from urinary stress incontinence may have their symptoms reduced because the FemTouch procedure can also strengthen the ligaments that support and surround the bladder and urethra.

How long do the effects of the treatment last? There have been no long-term studies to definitively answer that question, but anecdotal evidence suggests for 2 to 3 years at least, the tightening and continence effects of the laser treatment will remain.