Understanding EmpowerRF and MonaLisa Touch®
EmpowerRF and MonaLisa Touch® were developed to support women through real-life experiences like postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, or changes brought on by aging. Your provider can help determine which system is right for you.
Both therapies are gentle, in-office options that address a wide range of symptoms, including:
- Vaginal dryness or irritation
- Discomfort during intimacy
- Urinary leakage or urgency
- Loss of tone or elasticity
- Weakened pelvic support
While these topics might feel difficult to talk about, they deserve your attention just like any other health concern. Beyond physical impacts, they can touch your relationships, your identity, your energy, and your sense of ease in your body.
What to Expect During Treatment
Meaningful improvement is possible with EmpowerRF and MonaLisa Touch®. These therapies are thoughtful options backed by clinical research and offered by providers who specialize in women’s health.
Both EmpowerRF and MonaLisa Touch® treatments are performed right in our clinic and typically take under 30 minutes. Anesthesia is not always required—while some EmpowerRF modalities may involve topical anesthesia, most patients report little to no discomfort during the procedure and can resume daily activities shortly afterward.
Because these therapies work by stimulating your body’s natural repair process, results develop gradually. You may begin noticing improvement in comfort, tightness, or bladder control after the first treatment, with full results building over a few sessions.
Which Treatment is Right for You?
EmpowerRF is a versatile technology that uses radiofrequency energy, microneedling, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to improve pelvic health and intimate comfort. The radiofrequency energy promotes collagen production and tightens the tissue, while EMS tones and strengthens the muscles.
MonaLisa Touch® is a CO₂ laser therapy used to relieve symptoms associated with vaginal atrophy and low estrogen levels. This service works by delivering gentle pulses of laser energy into the vaginal tissue, stimulating your body’s natural repair process. As new collagen forms and circulation improves, the tissue becomes more hydrated and resilient.
Both EmpowerRF and MonaLisa Touch® offer unique advantages depending on your symptoms and goals. While MonaLisa Touch® primarily focuses on treating vaginal dryness and other symptoms relative to low estrogen, EmpowerRF addresses a broader range of concerns like muscle weakness.
Your provider will talk with you about your symptoms, health history, and desired outcomes to help you decide which approach fits best with your care plan.
Supporting Your Health, Inside and Out
At UWH of The Carolinas, you can talk openly with your provider, share what’s been bothering you, and explore solutions that support you now and in the long term. Whether your goals involve improving sensation, reducing discomfort, or restoring pelvic support, our providers can help guide you toward the right approach for your needs.
If you are curious about EmpowerRF, MonaLisa Touch®, or both, reach out to one of our locations to learn more.
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