Aging, particularly childbirth, has massively traumatic effects on sexual gratification and even urinary incontinence. As more women are empowered to seek options and enhance their sexual gratification, to take charge of their quality of life and ask for what they need, new treatments for these issues have been developed.
Chief among them is Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation® or LVR®, a surgical procedure performed by Los Angeles-based Dr. David Matlock, a world-renowned surgeon and the pioneer of female genital plastic surgery.
But while LVR® leads the way in treatment for sexual gratification and urinary incontinence issues caused by childbirth and aging, other treatment options are available to women today.
To make the best decision for you and your quality of life, this post will examine the long-term effects of LVR® and compare them to non-surgical options.
An Introduction to Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation®
LVR® rejuvenates the vagina to a youthful, pre-pregnancy state in function and appearance. During Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation®, Dr. Matlock enhances vaginal muscle tone, strength, and control, effectively decreasing the internal and external diameters of the vagina and building up the perineal body. These elements generate increased frictional forces, directly corresponding to enhanced sexual gratification.
LVR® also provides a cure for patients suffering from stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a loss of urine when bending, straining, laughing, sneezing, or exercising.
We go into greater detail on Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation® HERE!
Comparing LVR® to ThermiVa and MonaLisa Touch
ThermiVa and MonaLisa Touch are non-surgical procedures that claim to enhance the labia and vagina for patients. Both treatments make similar promises and operate under the same theory: stimulating collagen production will “restore” the labia and vagina.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It provides strength and structure to our skin, bones, muscles, hair, and nails. As we age, our bodies naturally produce less collagen. You are probably familiar with facial treatments that stimulate collagen production to reduce the signs of aging.
ThermiVa and MonaLisa Touch apply those claims to the vagina and labia. During these non-surgical procedures, a device is inserted into the vagina, and heat is applied to stimulate the body’s natural ability to produce collagen. In about three months, many patients have been producing more collagen.
Why does LVR® have better long-term effects than non-surgical alternatives?
ThermiVa and MonaLisa Smile claim that more collagen can tighten and improve the appearance and feel of the vagina and labia. But while patients may see some results, they simply pale in comparison to LVR® for two (2) important reasons:
They do not treat the actual cause of the problem. Reduced sexual gratification and stress urinary incontinence are due to pelvic relaxation following childbirth. Stimulating collagen production may produce a slight, temporary tightening response; however, it does nothing to address the actual cause of your symptoms. Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation® was designed by listening to what women want! LVR enhances vaginal muscle tone, strength, and control. It effectively decreases the internal diameter, extra diameter and builds up the perineal body. This can only be done via a real surgical procedure.
Results are temporary. Unlike LVR®, which offers permanent results (as long as you do not have additional children), the results from non-surgical treatments like ThermiVa and MonaLisa Touch are temporary. ThermiVa claims their results last up to one year, while results from MonaLisa Touch are purported to last up to 18 months. Many patients with these non-surgical treatments have contacted us for LVR because they reported that the procedures did nothing! The FDA has even released warnings about these unapproved procedures. Read more here.
LVR® is a surgical procedure performed in Dr. Matlock’s 5,000-square-foot Beverly Hills, California facility. While the cost and downtime of surgery are more substantial than those for non-surgical procedures, including ThermiVa and MonaLisa Touch, the results speak for themselves. Dr. Matlock has transformed thousands of lives by performing LVR® on patients from all 50 states and more than 70 countries.
LVR® delivers life-changing, permanent results.
Non-surgical treatments are pale compared to the groundbreaking vaginal transformations Dr. Matlock can deliver with LVR®. Dr. Matlock is available to meet with you for a consultation to discuss your needs and goals. Whether it is in his Beverly Hills office or is conducted through Skype/FaceTime, Dr. Matlock is here to help you live your best life. Contact us to learn more and schedule your consultation.