Incontilase in San Diego, CA
Leaking urine in high stress situations is an embarrassing problem that many women in San Diego, Encinitas, La Mesa, El Cajon, and surrounding areas of California, live with every day. At La Jolla Cosmetic Gynecology, we offer IncontiLase® treatments, a non-surgical solution for stress-induced urinary incontinence.
WHAT IS INCONTILASE?
For the first time in human history there is non-surgical, no downtime, effective procedure to treat stress urinary incontinence. Traditionally the options were invasive and costly surgery that required hospitalization, and recovery time or there were Kegel exercises with marginal effects. IncontiLase is a minimally invasive, comfortable, and quick laser procedure for the treatment of mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence. Incontilase utilizes non-ablative, fractional laser beams to remodel collagen, synthesize new collagen fibers, and strengthen the region of the anterior vaginal wall to greater support the bladder. In short IncontiLase is nonsurgical support for the bladder.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM INCONTILASE?
Anyone suffering from mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence which is involuntary urine leakage. Stress Urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common problem in women that causes the involuntary loss of urine during normal activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or engaging in physical activity such as running or climbing stairs. Many women find with every birth, and normal aging the problem increases in severity. SUI can be embarrassing and cause women to refrain from many activities they used to enjoy.
WHAT CAUSES STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE (SUI)?
Any weakening of the urethral closure mechanism can cause SUI. This could be result from reduced muscular tone in the pelvic floor region mainly caused by natural aging, vaginal childbirth, and obesity.
WHAT CAN EXPECT DURING MY PROCEDURE?
IncontiLase is minimally invasive and non-surgical, it is painless, comfortable and quick. No surgery is performed, there is no ablation, cutting, bleeding or sutures. No anesthesia is required. Like with any cosmetic gynecological procedure at the clinic you are evaluated by a qualified, over 25 year practicing OBGYN physician.
EDUCATIONAL VIDEO
This procedure has been tested and used in Europe since 2010 and in Canada since 2013. It has proved successful in producing a tightening effect to the vagina through stimulation of collagen regeneration and remodeling. This procedure (in 2014) has not yet been FDA approved. I understand that it is being used on an “off label” basis. “Off label” use of Intimalase/Incontilase/Renovalase/Prolaplase Laser has been explained to me by Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse. I accept and consent to the off label use of Intimalase/Incontilase/Renovalase/Prolaplase Laser.
Urinary Incontinence FAQs
What is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is characterized by an involuntary leakage of urine. This commonly develops as muscles controlling the bladder weaken, and is seen most often in women. Common symptoms of urinary incontinence are urine leakage when sneezing, laughing or exercising.
Does Urinary Incontinence Go Away?
Urinary incontinence will not go away on its own, unless it is being caused by an unrelated condition. Most people experiencing urinary incontinence either learn to live with it or pursue treatment to alleviate their symptoms.
How Do You Treat Incontinence Naturally?
While incontinence cannot be completely cured naturally, there are some things you can do to improve your symptoms. The most effective approach is to strengthen the pelvic floor with targeted exercises. You may also notice improvements by enhancing your nutrition and cutting back on alcohol.
How Do You Fix Incontinence?
The best way to fix incontinence is by receiving treatment. There are various gynecologic treatments that can strengthen the pelvic floor to reduce the symptoms of urinary incontinence. These treatments also have other numerous benefits in regards to vaginal wellness. Plus, there’s no need to be intimidated, as all these treatments are non-surgical and perfectly comfortable.
You don’t have to live with urinary incontinence. At La Jolla Cosmetic Gynecology, we offer the non-surgical, safe, and effective IncontiLase® treatment for women in San Diego, Encinitas, La Mesa, El Cajon, and surrounding areas of California. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.