4 steps to reclaiming sexual pleasure, intimacy, and freedom from bladder leaks with the diVa® laser system

As a gynecologist with a passion for advocating for women’s health, Dr. Saima Jehangir understands that true wellness accounts for all aspects of life, including the satisfaction that women get from sex and their intimate relationships. As such, Dr. Jehangir has prioritized treatment options to ease discomfort during sex and other life-changing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. These treatments include the diVa^® laser treatment, a non-surgical option that utilizes lasers to resurface vaginal tissue and stimulate collagen production to improve your vaginal health. Here is what you can expect:  

No. 1: Schedule your consultation at Alchemy Wellness.

During your initial visit, Dr. Jehangir will evaluate and discuss the concerns that led to your seeking treatment at our medical spa. With a full understanding of your needs, she will provide you with information about treatment options. This information allows you to make the most well-educated decisions about your treatment. Vaginal rejuvenation procedures like the diVa^® are largely effective at tightening the walls of the vagina, increasing lubrication, and protecting against bladder leakage. Changes to the vaginal tissues brought on by the aging process, pregnancy, and childbirth can rob you of your confidence, comfort, and healthy sex life and relationship with your partner or spouse. The diVa^®  treatment can help you reclaim these aspects of your life without invasive surgery or aggressive procedures.

No. 2: Undergo treatment.

If the diVa^® laser treatment is determined to be a good fit for you, there is no special preparation before your appointment. On the day of treatment, we will prepare for your treatment by applying a numbing cream to the vaginal canal. Once the tissues become fully numb, a sterile single-use handheld device (diVa^® wand) is gently inserted into the vaginal canal. The wand delivers laser pulses to penetrate the tissues precisely and evenly. The process is automated, so manually adjusting this applicator during treatment is unnecessary. While you may feel some pressure and sensitivity initially, treatment with diVa^® is very tolerable.

No. 3: Aftercare instructions.

The most common side effects are a sensation of warmth, chafing, itching, tenderness, pinkish-red discharge, and swelling, which can be relieved with a cold compress or ice pack and a gentle ointment like Aquaphor. These effects typically go away within two to 72 hours. Laser-assisted procedures like the diVa^® are often “no downtime,” so you can get back to your regular activities right away, with a few exceptions:

• No douching
• No sex
• No soaking in the bathtub
• No harsh cleansers
• No tampons

You should avoid the above for up to 48 hours or until any side effects like spotting subside.

No. 4: Experience the benefits of treatment!

diVa^® is an incredibly effective treatment to improve lax, dry tissues. It uses two different wavelengths to both treat the most superficial tissue and to heat the deeper tissues, effectively triggering the production of fresh collagen. When more of this protein is produced and replenished, treated tissues are tighter, aiding in sexual pleasure, heightened sensitivity, and a reduction in the frequency/severity of urinary incontinence issues. Initially, Alchemy Wellness will schedule three treatments, spaced a month apart from each other. Once collagen has been renewed and your symptoms improve, you can continue to feel great and leak-free with no more than one “touch-up” treatment each year.

Call our central Austin, TX office today at (512) 960-3622 to schedule your consultation.

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