Short time efficacy and safety of focused monopolar radiofrequency device for labial laxity improvement—noninvasive labia tissue tightening. A prospective cohort study.
Wausau, WI (April 14, 2016) – Research conducted by Ivan Fistonić MD, PhD; Iva Sorta Bilajac Turina MD, PhD; Nikola Fistonić MD; and Ingrid Marton MD, PhD was selected as Editor’s Choice in the March 2016 issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (LSM).
The manuscript titled, “Short time efficacy and safety of focused monopolar radiofrequency device for labial laxity improvement—noninvasive labia tissue tightening. A prospective cohort study.” was published in LSM, the official journal of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS).
Even though it is a topic that usually goes unreported, issues related to vaginal and vulvar relaxation are considered bothersome by a number of female patients and often have a significant impact on their relationships. Recently, due to growing concern, vaginal rejuvenation procedures performed in the U.S. have been on the rise. Cosmetic surgery is typically performed to resolve these issues, but there is a risk of serious adverse side effects, additional financial costs, and extended recovery time. Since focused monopolar radio frequency treatments have proven effective in other skin laxity situations, a study was conducted to evaluate its safety and efficacy for non-invasive labia tissue tightening and improvement of labial laxity.
“Vaginal birth trauma and the process of ageing often deteriorate visual aspect and functionality of pelvic diaphragm and vulva. This deterioration can cause vaginal distension, vulvar laxity and sexual disorder with reduced quality of life. Surgical procedures for perineal repair can cause a number of adverse events,” stated Dr. Fistonić. “The focused monopolar radiofrequency device is a novel non-invasive alternative to treat vulvar laxity while being safe, painless and effective.”
Ivan Fistonić, MD, PhD, a pioneer in non-invasive laser treatment of stress urinary incontinence, is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department for Health Studies, University of Split, Croatia and a Scientific Associate, Medical School, University of Zagreb, Croatia. He is also a subspecialist in human reproduction.
Editor’s Choice is an exclusive article published in LSM, the official journal of the ASLMS. View the complete manuscript.
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