ThermiVa: How Does it Work?

ThermiVa safely transfers heat via radiofrequency to affected tissues, in this case being the external and internal vaginal tissues. It does no damage to the skin as the heat is directed to deeper tissue layer. Radiofrequency treatments have long been used for muscle and tissue healing by promoting new collagen production which leads to softer, tighter tissues.  It can also be used for facial skin tightening and wrinkle reduction.

The CEO of ThermiAesthetics invited me for a face-to-face meeting recently. He went into great detail on the technology, how it evolved, how it's been modified for vaginal use and a demonstration of the equipment in action. Radiofrequency surgical technology (RF) has been around for almost a century. For much of that century, it was and still is used for cutting and heating tissue simultaneously much like an electrosurgical scalpel to produce bloodless incisions. Over a decade ago, RF technology was modified to allow tissues to be heated without cutting. The concept was to shrink loosened tissue. At that time, the only way to deliver the heat was with needles. They were painfully hot and required anesthesia and surgical incisions to reach their targets. More recently, RF technology was further modified to reach target tissues for shrinkage without needles, pain or surgical incisions by slowing down the heating process and using broad flat probes. It was first used on the face and body to tighten wrinkled skin and has recently been modified for vaginal and vulvar use. The slow heating process requires a half-hour session for vaginal therapy. Beyond skin shrinkage, the heat stimulates collagen formation as it does for laser treatments such as FemiLift, MonaLisa Touch, and IntimaLase.

Hello, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. That is a great question, ThermiVa is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to gently heat vaginal tissue for rejuvenation and tightening. There is no discomfort or downtime. However, it’s always best to consult with a skilled provider who can assess your unique needs and goals. They can recommend a personalized treatment plan just for you.

Thank  you for your question.  Thermiva is a procedure that produces uses radio -frequency energy to promote collagen production and increased blood flow to the  vagina. It is FDA approved for human use. Thermiva can result in a more aesthetic and functional vagina. Good luck!

ThermiVa is a radiofrequency device that heats the tissue to cause partial collagen denaturation. This causes the tissue to tighten and also stimulated new collagen formation. The protocol consist of 3 treatment spaced 4 weeks apart and they take approximately 30 minutes to complete. There is minimal discomfort and you can resume all activities immediately afterwards. 

Thank you for your question. ThermiVa™ is an in-office, non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation procedure that can be used to tighten both external labial tissues and internal vaginal tissues for numerous indications. ThermiVa works by gently applying heat in the form of radiofrequency that stimulates the body’s own collagen and reduce laxity.
The procedure takes about 30 minutes, is not painful, has no downtime and patients are able to return to their daily activities and sexual activity that day.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Kristi Hustak
Houston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon 

ThermiVA works by radio frequency heating of the tissues. The internal and external vaginal tissues are heated up to a controlled temperature which causes skin tightening without any skin damage. I have observed Vaginal Tightening, appreciable decrease in the size of the labia and also increased sensitivity and lubrication after the procedure. Ladies with stress incontinence also have significant improvement in their symptoms.  

Thermi is a radiofrequency energy which delivers heat to skin and soft tissue to cause secondary tightening.It's effective in vaginal rejuvenation of both external and internal tissues and can also assist in patients affected by minor urinary stress incontinence.Initially 3 -4 treatments are recommended with subsequent yearly single treatments.

ThermiVA is a radio frequency device that heats tissues up (whether that's the external labia or internal vaginal tissues), tightening them up a bit, increases blood flow and ultimately thickens tissues by promoting collagen growth. The immediate heating tightens and helps you feel - well, tighter.  that means that it can help shrink external labia tissues making them a bit smaller. And it can help your vaginal tissues feel tighter just the sameThe increase in blood flow helps to improve lubrication which may be anproblem for some after menopause, and frequently before as well. This can also help in producing more fluid during intimate situations and marking them feel betterLong term the collagen build up helps to thicken the tissues of the vagina that may have thinned out over the years producing more volume for these tissues. Different parts of each of these effects have also been noted to help 1. Reduce mild bladder leakage that is common as we age - most women we treat see differences after even the fist treatment.2. Increase sensitivity during intimacy possibly from Improve the overall tone of the vagina muscles or tissues or increased lubrication (depending upon your situation)The procedure only takes about 30 minutes per session. A full treatment requires 3 sessions about a month apart. Best part is that it's completely comfortable and only feels like a warm massage. The even better part is that you'll probably notice changes and improvement after even just the first session!

ThermiVa
works by delivering radiofrequency (thermal energy) via a small probe to both
the internal vaginal canal and the external labia. The tissue is heated to
specific temperatures, encouraging the growth of new collagen, increased blood
flow and improved nerve supply. ThermiVa is FDA approved for skin tightening,
however, patients also report increased sensation, moisture and improvement in
symptoms of stress urinary incontinence.


The
procedure takes approximately 30 minutes and requires NO downtime. The typical
protocol for ThermiVa treatments is 3 treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart. I tell
my patients that many women see improvement in vaginal tightening after the
first treatment, but that optimal results will be observed 3 months after the
third treatment.

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