Dr. Datta-Thomas is among the best physicians I have ever come across. Her friendly and warm demeanor immediately puts her patients at ease. She is exceptional and passionate about her work. It is so refreshing to have a doctor who so outwardly cares about you and wants to help with any issues that need to be addressed. I would recommend her without any hesitation to my family and friends. She is awesome!
Professional and first class offices and care. Never rushed. Great service and worked with me to find the perfect regimen. Very happy and feel great. Always responsive either by phone or email to answer any questions.
Dr. Datta Thomas is more than a doctor. She truly listens and understands what you need in order to make the right assessments. Hands down worth a visit. She took the time to ask questions and listen to what was important to me. She even followed up multiple times to make sure everything was okay. Not common practice today. She's one of a kind.
Dr. Datta-Thomas is very competent and a pleasure to deal with! My forma procedure was noneventful and painless. My Forma treatment helped improve my skin tone on my face and neck. It also gave me a more youthful appearance.
My experience with DattaThomas Gynecology has been, not only wonderful but in many ways saved my " life." First, and for me, most importantly, I felt immediately comfortable and at ease in her company which allowed me the freedom to discuss everything and anything with her. I know by personal experience and that of friends and family, that unfortunately is not always the case sitting across from a/your doctor. Second, not only was I comfortable I was confident in her ability as a doctor to help me improve my condition. ( because she truly listened and genuinely cared, a rare feature in the medical field these days!) Before I came to her practice I've been struggling with the ability to focus, have had on going severe ups and downs with feeling lethargic, spent my days functioning thru a fog, which results in extreme difficulty retaining information, and depression due to all of the above, failing at every attempt, no matter how or what I tried to do to alleviate these symptoms. Symptoms that left me as a person I did not recognize. I was diagnosed with hashimoto thyroiditis more than 10 years ago, an autoimmune that affects your thyroid, and that my doctor said I must have had for a very long time before I came to him. Though I am on Natural* thyroid meds( armour) I still suffer most of the symptoms like many others with hashimoto, until now that is. Since my first bioidentical hormone treatment at the end of January this year( 2019) I am able to focus, which has allowed me to be consistent at working towards certain goals.( first time in over two decades*) I am now free to step out of my daily fog and feel sharp and alive which ofcourse helps to keep me out of bouts with depression, depression caused by a state of not being able to feel awake enough to feel alive! I feel more "Me," than I have felt in two decades because I now have back my energy and clarity and what I see as a new lease on my life! I can not Express into words my appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Datta Thomas Gynecology and BioTe for bringing me back to a life worth living!
M. Shoma Datta - Thomas MD, FACOG Is an amazing physician! She is thoughtful, caring and the regime she prescribed has produced amazing results. I will continue to go back for treatment, and highly recommend Dr. Shoma Datta - Thomas.
Dr. Datta-Thomas is wonderful. I wanted to find a provider that really understood how to deal specifically with female hormone imbalances and she has been instrumental in helping me feel great again. I absolutely would recommend her!
Dr. Datta-Thomas was an absolute pleasure to deal with!! She was kind, intelligent and genuinely cared about giving me the best experience possible!! The procedure was quick and painless. I would HIGHLY recommend!!!
The process is invasive and easy. I'm very optimistic about the final results. I've had one treatment so far and have two treatments left. Dr Datta is fantastic at explaining how the treatment works and her personality is an A+.
From the very first time I met Dr. Datta i feel super comfortable under her care. She is extremely thorough, detailed, super caring and honest throughout my visits. Dr. Datta is never distracted while speaking to me. Her calming demeanor, her encouraging words, her gentle touch and massive amount of knowledge made me feel extremely comfortable as i knew i was in excellent hands. I highly recommend Dr. Datta-Thomas!!
Well JHScott this question has many answers! Many providers have their own preferences for the type of device used for nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation and pricing so you may have to research some providers in particular. I use the Votiva device which uses radiofrequency heat energy to increase collagen growth and blood supply to the vaginal skin and tissue. It has 2 parts: the FormaV internal wand and external FractoraV device. It may help reduce size of the labia and tighten the inner vaginal canal to increase sensation & support the bladder to prevent leakage. It may also "resurface" the skin to improve symptoms of dryness & irritation and may even help skin conditions like lichen sclerosis. My pricing is $3400 for the entire treatment course which is 3 internal treatments with the FormaV and 1 treatment of the FractoraV on the labia. You may also choose to add PRP to maximize skin rejuvenation which is an additional $1200. Your provider should also be able to offer surgical options which are usually 5k - 7k in surgical fees. Hope this helps & I wish you good health!
Thank you for your question Sandra - many women may be wondering the same. Looseness of the vagina can result from childbirth or surgery but may just be a woman's normal anatomy. It is up to YOU to decide if you'd like to pursue changing this - usually based on sexual satisfaction, discomfort in clothing or with activity, urine leakage etc. When the vaginal opening has moderate to severe gaping, surgical correction will usually give the best results. This involves a perineoplasty / colporrhaphy (to tighten the opening) and vaginoplasty (tighten the inner vaginal canal). Depending on the surgeon and how extensive this is, it often requires some sedation or anesthesia (local injection anesthesia is less common). The procedure is usually 1.5 to 2 hours. Recovery usually involves limited activity and no vaginal penetration for 6 weeks. Nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation with laser or radiofrequency energy tightens the vaginal opening and inner canal by inducing new collagen growth and increased blood flow (think shrinkwrap). There are 3 treatments 1 month apart with minimal downtime. However, more significant degrees of vaginal gaping may not resolve with this method. Pelvic floor physical therapy should be incorporated to help strengthen the vaginal muscles to further tighten the vagina. It is most important to find the right surgeon who can tailor a procedure for you. I wish you the best of health! -Dr. D
TY for your thoughtful question deefotte. I find this is sometimes challenging. The fat transfer is one option as usually the loss of volume in this area is due to the natural loss of fat with aging. Fillers can be used (like in the lips / face) but you risk a hardened or lumpy result. Lasers or radiofrequency may have enough skin tightening effect that the loose skin of the labia majora appears more plumped. Majoraplasty surgery can reduce loose skin but the scars may be difficult to hide. Sometimes a combination of these procedures is needed. Be sure to find a provider who has experience with a range of options for your desired look! I wish you the best of health.
Andy2143 this is a great question because unfortunately the terminology has different definitions! Most commonly the use of laser refers to the "nonsurgical" or "noninvasive" method. This procedure uses energy (laser or radiofrequency, both radiation energy just different wavelengths). The energy is applied to the external vulva and the vaginal canal to heat the tissue (usually deeper with radiofrequency). This induces new collagen and blood flow to develop more elastic & thickened smooth tissue (think shrinkwrap!). Overall this can reduce loose labial skin and tighten the inner tissue leading to a narrower vaginal canal - this allows for more sensation and bladder support. I use the Votiva as I feel radiofrequency may reach deeper layers with less damage. Local numbing cream is used but anesthesia is not required and downtime is a matter of days. Usually the course is 3 treatments 1 month apart. Simply put, surgical vaginal rejuvenation also aims to reduce loose skin and tighten the vaginal canal but it is done by using sharp tools like a scalpel or scissors and suture. Essentially, the goal is to pull together the deeper layers of vaginal muscle and tissue and cut away loose skin. This is done with a combination of procedures based on the patient's external genitalia (labiaplasty, perineoplasty) and internal canal (vaginoplasty, colporrhaphy). Usually some form of anesthesia is needed and recovery is up to 6 weeks of limited activity. As a gynecologist I emphasize that these procedures may need to be optimized with pelvic floor physical therapy or hormone therapy. In the end, the right surgeon will be able to tailor the right procedure and possible complementary treatments for you! Best of luck.
This is a great question many women have after childbirth. The difference you are feeling often comes from vaginal "laxity" aka loosening / widening of the vaginal canal from your vaginal deliveries. While your answer is regarding cost, the first question is what type of procedure do you need? As a gynecologist, we thoroughly evaluate this type of laxity and possible changes in your anatomy from the delivery like an episiotomy. Vaginal rejuvenation can be a range of procedures involving your vulva (external anatomy) or vagina (the inner canal). This may be done surgically (vaginoplasty, perineoplasty, colporrhaphy) or nonsurgically with laser or radiofrequency devices (I prefer the Votiva RF device by InMode). Cost varies widely by region and surgeon usually in the range of $5,000 - 15,000. Surgical fees include: -Initial Office Consultation fee (often goes toward your procedure) -Surgeon's procedure fee -Surgeon's assistant fee -Operating room faciity fee -Anesthesia fee -Insurance coverage Nonsurgical method costs include: -Consultation fee -Cost per session or package if multiple treatments required -Maintenance treatments costs (usually yearly) -Cost of products you may need for pre- or post-treatment care While cost is a major issue, you should strongly incorporate the qualifications of the surgeon into your decision (this would actually be my #1 on list of considerations). A gynecologist or plastic surgeon with vaginal surgery experience is your best bet. I wish you good luck and good health!
