Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation in Orange County Using Votiva RF Technology Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation in Orange County Using Votiva RF Technology

Is Childbirth or Aging Affecting Your Intimacy?

Many women notice that there are subtle changes in intimacy not only after childbirth, but also as they age. As women age, especially as they enter perimenopause and menopause, the vaginal epithelium undergoes not only hormonal changes, but also decreased blood flow changes and structural changes that clearly lead to subtle changes in comfort, sexual function, diminished sensation and orgasms and even urinary changes such stress incontinence and increase in the frequency of urination.

Hormones start to change over time, especially with lower estrogen levels, you start to notice thinning in the walls of the vaginal canal, often called vaginal atrophy. This leads to a decrease in collagen production and elasticity, leading to less comfort, more irritation, more potential for micro tearing during intercourse. 

There are also many structural changes that occur post childbirth and as we age. There are changes in the natural folds of the vagina, there’s a slight narrowing and shortening of the vaginal canal for some people, and a weakness in their pelvic floor leading to potential prolapse issues. The changes are often compounded with childbirth.

Women also start to see changes in the labia majora volume with a loss of volume by diminishing fat pads with aging. For many women this leads to the appearance of deflated, wrinkled or hollowness to the labia Majora. 

Not only can this be bothersome from an aesthetic point of view but also leads to changes in comfort during intercourse and irritation with wearing tight clothing or exercising. Changes in vaginal lubrication and a slower phase of arousal for lubrication can start to occur. It is common to see changes in the pH balance due to a decreasing concentration of Lactobacillus in the vagina because hormone changes lead to a change and a decrease in the good microbiome that helps support the vagina.

Lastly, women who experience an increase in urinary urgency and frequency, which oftentimes leads to a higher risk of urinary tract infections. Many of our patients have mild to moderate stress incontinence which significantly affects the quality of their lives. Many women complain of mild to moderate stress incontinence, which causes leakage when they laugh, cough, or exercise.

The Hesitation

Although many women would like to change the structural component and improve friction and tightness to their vagina, and restore the normal vaginal anatomy for improved sensation, they fear the downtime and pain of traditional surgery.

Is Votiva Right For You?

If any of those symptoms described above seem to describe you and the changes to your vagina post-childbirth or aging, such as desiring improved tightness and friction in the vaginal canal, or if you’re experiencing vaginal dryness, decreased lubrication, and more discomfort during intercourse, or if you’re suffering from mild to moderate urinary stress incontinence, which you’re leaking urine when you’re laughing, coughing, or exercising, or you’re looking to tighten the labia majora because they feel more deflated.

If you’re looking for a minimally invasive, no downtime, no pain procedure, then Votiva may be the right choice for you.

Expert Care from a Cosmetic Gynecology Pioneer

Dr. Ghozland was an early adapter of vaginal lasers. And with over 15 years of experience using vaginal lasers with multiple different modalities in the treatment and restoring of vaginal function.

Dr. Ghozland truly understands the capabilities of vaginal lasers and energy devices to improve many of the changes that relate to the vagina and vulva due to aging and childbirth.

He also understands the limitations of lasers and will help you make the right decisions to meet your goals. At Ghozland Office, our primary objective is to make this treatment as comfortable for you as possible and get you the results you are looking for. 

We are passionate about educating you so that you understand not only the issues you are facing are a normal part of post-childbirth and aging, but understanding how to restore function and improve intimacy and give you options to choose from. That is why every patient meets with our doctor prior to the procedure to better understand the benefits and limitations of lasers and how it relates to you.

What to Expect During Your “Lunch Break” Votiva Procedure

Most people like to refer to this procedure as a “lunch break” procedure because of how fast and easy this procedure is. A typical visit and session would look like you arriving at the office, enjoying a relaxing and comfortable room setting while the procedure is performed, which takes approximately between 20 to 30 minutes. Most patients report a sensation of warmth, but no pain and no anesthesia is needed.

Patients often return to work or any activities straight from the office, but because there is no downtime, they’re able to return to their normal activities immediately after the procedure. If you are from out of town, there are no restrictions so you can enjoy all the benefits of staying in Beautiful Orange county.

Complete Your Rejuvenation with Complimentary Procedures

In our practice we have termed the procedure called the Ultimate Vaginoplasty because it is a hybrid of vaginal tightening surgery to restore weakened or dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles and repairs any defect in the pelvic floor.  This dramatically improves tightness, friction and sensation.  We combine the vaginal tightening surgery with a vaginal laser since so many (up to 40%) of our patients present with loss of friction and vaginal relaxation along with symptoms of urinary incontinence.  By combining these modalities we can correct and restore sensation, friction and quality of life knowing that simple activities like laughing, coughing or exercising will not lead to incontinence.  

Votiva FAQ

Q: How long do results last?

The laser is done in a series of 3 sessions between 4 to 6 weeks apart and a maintenance treatment is performed once a year to maintain the results. 

Q: Is it safe?

The vaginal lasers performed by professionals who understand the anatomy and energy source is an extremely safe procedure with minimal to no risks. 

Q: Does it hurt?

Most patients report a sensation of warmth, but no pain and no anesthesia is ever needed.

Yes, we offer payment plans with Care Credit and Cherry. 

Out of Town Guests:

If you are from out of town, there are no restrictions so you can enjoy all the benefits of staying in beautiful Orange County.