CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Cardiac devices such as AICD’s (auxiliary internal cardiac devices), defibrillators, mechanical valves, pacemakers, or any device that is affected by RF energy
- Pregnancy
- Active sexually transmitted disease
- Current urinary tract infection
- Greater than a stage 2 pelvic organ prolapse
- Recent vaginal surgery or fillers may require an alternative treatment
EXPECTATIONS
- If treated externally, skin may be slightly pink to red, swollen and warm to the touch for approximately one-hour post-procedure
- Possibility of mild cramping, which should resolve in 24 hours
- Light spotting may occur immediately post-procedure
PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- It is recommended to have a normal physical and pap smear within 2 years
- If you have frequent urinary tract infections, it may be required by your provider to complete a urinalysis prior to the procedure
- Let your physician know if you are prone to herpes outbreaks, as your provider may want to prescribe an antiviral prior to treatment
- Inform your physician of any vaginal surgery or if you have been told you have any vaginal prolapse
- A negative pregnancy test may be required for women of childbearing age
- Increase hydration on day prior to treatment. Drink an extra 4-6 glasses of water. No alcohol 3 days before treatment
- Empty bladder immediately before treatment
- Clip short the external treatment area or shave the treatment area at least one day prior to the procedure (waxing or laser hair removal 5-7 days prior to avoid further irritation)
POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Resume normal physical and sexual activity, unless otherwise directed by your provider
- No alcohol 3 days after treatment
- No restrictions on showering
- No restrictions on bathing, swimming or hot tubs (exception: if spotting or mild bleeding, then wait one day)
- Call our office if you have bleeding lasting longer than 24 hours, pain uncontrolled by over the counter medication, cramping lasting longer than 24 hours, fever greater than 101°
- Follow up one month after each treatment
- Space treatments approximately one month apart. A series of 3 treatments recommended; 1 touch-up treatment per year