A 64-year-old woman from Arizona has severe vaginal atrophy and vaginal dryness –dyspareunia. She said, “I can barely stand to be touched there. It is affecting my marriage. I have tried estrogen treatments twice and neither made any difference. Do you think MonaLisa laser treatments could help me?” There were...
An estimated 33 million Americans have an overactive bladder (OAB). The Urology Care Foundation estimates around 30 percent of men and 40 percent of women live with symptoms of OAB. Often, they are too embarrassed to talk to their health care providers about what they’re experiencing, and they don’t...
Painful sex is often a woman’s first indication she has vaginismus. Some women describe penetration as feeling as if their vagina is tearing or like their partner hits an impenetrable wall. The number of women who currently experience vaginismus is unknown, because those who suffer are often afraid to...
Lichen sclerosus is an autoimmune reaction that can be present in both young girls and postmenopausal women. It affects the vulvar and perineal areas, creating white patches and leading to thinner, cracked skin. The condition tends to leave a burning, itching sensation that will continue to affect patients until...
If you are considering the MonaLisa Touch or other laser therapy for vaginal rejuvenation, many patients wonder about contraindications prior to receiving the laser treatment. One patient mentioned, “There is no exclusion criteria for MonaLisa Touch, other than those related to serious local or systemic diseases. I understand one cannot...
A recent article published by the Washington Post titled “Women’s Sexual Problems are Finally Getting Their Due, with New Treatments Designed to Restore Pleasure” featured several stories from real patients and their experience with the MonaLisa Touch treatment. Highlighting the development of options for restoring sexual vitality to post-menopausal women,...
The difference is… the o-shot is going to rebuild your tissue and make the area healthier. The o-shot is prepared with YOUR own blood. A sample of your blood is taken and prepared by centrifuging it 2 times in a special centrifuge. We take the PRP or platelet rich...
Dr. Hettiarachchi Answers Questions About the Viveve Treatment Is Viveve helpful for urinary incontinence? As a physician with board certification in Urology and Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery I have treated many women with incontinence and vaginal laxity with the Viveve Treatment. I have been impressed with the results of...
Dr. Hettiarachchi responds to a patient's question about menopausal systems, diseases and the Mona Lisa Touch treatment.
Topics Dr. Hettiarachchi addressed include incontinence, pelvic issues resulting from menopause or breast cancer treatment, vasectomy and more.