Larry D. Gurley, MD

The Femilift procedure is not generally covered by insurance. As a gynecologist, I am aware of most insurance limitations for various procedures. Charges may vary from location to location. My office currently charges $1250.00 for the first treatment and $1100.00 for the second and third treatments. In my office, there is, at this time, no charge for an initial consultation to determine whether or not the procedure is indicated for a particular person. It is important to have a GYN exam during that consultation to rule-out any issues that would affect treatment.

Larry D. Gurley, M.D.

Gynecology

Nashville, Tennessee

The results of Femilift treatment would be expected to be beneficial at ages beyond the mid-20's without any limit in future years as the vaginal tissue responds to the CO2 laser energy with an increase in the vaginal lining thickness and underlying tissue support. Everyone deserves the best quality of life possible. As a gynecologist, I do not believe in a "cut-off point" for helping people feel like themselves.

Larry D. Gurley, M.D.

Gynecology

 Nashville, Tennessee

The protocol that I use in my practice is based on published reports of 3 treatments about 1 month apart.  If a vacation or other issue prevents return exactly on time, I would feel comfortable repeating the procedure when it is possible.  With regards to more than 3 treatments, I want to recommend that you discuss this with your previous treating physician to determine their experience.  When there has been a good initial treatment outcome, I have offered a follow-up treatment if the results have diminished somewhat over time.  This would generally not be before 6 months.  I do not automatically recommend a follow-up treatment.

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Larry D. Gurley, M.D.

Gynecologist, Nashville, Tennessee

As is a gynecologist, the primary reason that I employ Femilift in my practice is for the treatment of vaginal atrophy or dryness.  I have also found that the Femilift procedure will often help mild symptoms of urinary leakage either related to coughing or sneezing or occasional leakage prior to reaching the restroom.  The Femilift is not expected to treat surgical type relaxation of the vaginal walls.  As with any procedure, bladder lift procedures have a failure rate.  Please see your physician to determine the success of your anatomical repair.  If the lift procedure is determined to have corrected any anatomical problem, the issue of vaginal dryness may be successfully treated with the Femilift technique.

Larry D. Gurley, M.D.

Gynecologist, Nashville, Tennessee

It is not expected to develop fever after the Femilift procedure.  If there is no other source identified, such as a respiratory virus, which would be managed by your primary care physician, it would be important to make a follow-up visit with the physician who treated you with the Femilift procedure.