I have had lifelong struggles with stress urinary incontinence, laughing too much and sneezing or coughing too hard would cause me to urinate. This condition worsened after giving birth and as I aged. It got to the point of not being able to exercise without leaking urine. I received information about EMSELLA from Dr. Smith and believed that it was worth the cost to try it before surgery. The first treatment was so easy......you basically sit on a chair for about 30 minutes. I saw a small improvement after the first treatment and my incontinence improved after each of my 6 treatments. The EMSELLA treatments have vastly improved my quality of life and I love that it was noninvasive!
As a 50-something year old woman I struggled with little drips and dribbles when I coughed or sneezed and when I had the urge to go, I HAD TO GO! On the advice of Dr. Smith I tried the EMSELLA Non-invasive Urinary Incontinence treatment. It was the easiest treatment I’ve ever had. I walked into the office and sat on a chair. Literally, I sat, fully clothed, on a chair. The device is FDA cleared and was able to strengthen my muscles which has resulted in reversal of my symptoms. Having watched other women go through surgery and other invasive procedures to correct these issues I knew I did not want to go down those paths. EMSELLA worked for me and I no longer have to locate the nearest restroom wherever I go. I'm so glad Dr Smith asked the right questions and listened to my answers. I know I would have continued to suffer in silence because I had no idea a treatment like this was possible.
There are no recommendations specifically for antibiotic prophylaxis for hip replacements with the Mona Lisa. This procedure is very superficial with minimal risk. However, I would recommend you speak to the physician performing the the Mona Lisa procedure and your orthopedic physician who performed your joint replacement procedure to provide the best plan for you.
Thank you for your question. The Mona Lisa Touch is a fractional CO2 Laser that is FDA cleared that can treat the untoward vaginal effects of menopause, regardless of whether you still have your ovaries or not. There are a series of 3 treatments, each 6 weeks apart, and the treatment is generally less than 5-10 minutes with no significant downtime and discomfort. You can start noticing improvement as early as after the first treatment! If you are experiencing vaginal dryness, irritation, pain with intercourse, the Mona Lisa may be a good option for you. I would recommend you find a specialist in your area who can help find the best treatment for you. My patients have been very satisfied with their results!
