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IncontiLase

IncontiLase is a highly effective non-surgical laser treatment. During the procedure, a special attachment, similar to a speculum used during a Pap test, is inserted into the vagina. Through this, the vaginal region is treated with short laser pulses. The photothermal heating affects collagen in both the vaginal walls and the urethra. This causes restructuring and regrowth of the collagen. The result is the thickening and tightening of the vaginal walls and urethra to prevent urine loss.

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Reduction of Urinary Leakage

Areas of Interventions

Body

What to Expect During Your Session

Step 1

Personalized Assessment

To better understand your needs and desires for IncontiLase, you’ll meet with our expert treatment providers, who will create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals.

Step 2

Begin Treatment

During your appointment, you will lie on the treatment table while our expert provider uses the specialized IncontiLase attachment along the anterior wall of the vagina. The device will then emit sublative laser pulses, which may cause discomfort, intense heat, or an itching sensation near the entrance of the vagina. This is temporary and generally well-tolerated.

Step 3

After Treatment

Treatments last approximately 15 to 20 minutes. There’s no downtime associated with IncontiLase; you can return to your day as normal following treatment. Some patients may notice mild swelling and redness and a transparent discharge, but this subsides within two to three days. For two weeks after treatment, you should refrain from exercise and sex. For four weeks, avoid inserting a tampon.

Follow-Up & Maintenance

Most patients only require one laser procedure to achieve optimal results. However, during your personalized assessment, our expert providers will determine how many treatments you may need. For IncontiLase, we recommend a post-treatment follow-up appointment to ensure you are experiencing the best results.

Contraindications

Some contraindications of IncontiLase include pregnancy, active infection, or a recent abnormal PAP smear. After completing and reviewing a medical screening questionnaire, specific contraindications will be discussed during your consultation to ensure you are a good candidate for this treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I exercise after the IncontiLase procedure?

Prolonged periods of sustained exercise are not recommended for two weeks. For one month, avoid activities that increase pressure on the bladder and treatment area, such as heavy lifting.

How soon until I feel results after IncontiLase?

Results vary from patient to patient. You should keep a diary before and after your treatment to record the instances and frequency of urine loss. The full result will take up to four months to develop.

Can I still have more children after the treatment?

The treatment in no way inhibits your ability to get pregnant or deliver children vaginally.

Can I have IncontiLase if I already have an existing sling in place?

Patients with an existing sling in place can be treated safely should it fail and they begin leaking again.

Can I have the treatment if I am menstruating?

No. It is best to time the treatment during the first phase of your menstrual cycle.

Is the IncontiLase procedure the same as the IntimaLase Procedure?

No. IntimaLase targets the entire circumference of the vaginal canal but will do little or nothing to correct Stress Urinary Incontinence. IncontiLase targets only the anterior wall of the vagina. It will result in some tightening of the vagina but not to the same degree that IntimaLase will.