In my practice one of my postmenopausal patients with treatment resistant genital Lichen Sclerosis had CO2RE INTIMA (similar to Mona Lisa) laser resurfacing. Her main symptoms were severe dryness, itching, burning, painful intercourse, unable to wear tight clothing (yoga pants), had to use lubrication before walking or running and was unable to bike for years. She noted more than 80% improvement with just one session of CO2RE Intima laser and PRP.Your symptoms may improve significantly with laser treatment.The cost of the laser varies from 2500 to 4000 dollars for a series of 3 to 4 laser sessions.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for Lichen Sclerosis. However with treatment, Lichen and it's symptoms can be well treated and go into remission. Lichen Sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory condition, more common in premenarchal girls and postmenopausal women, of the skin that causes thin, white patches of skin, typically in the genital area. There can also be red or pink changes. Thedisease can cause itching, burning, pain, dysuria, dyspareunia, and sexual dysfunction, and can ultimately lead to destruction of normal anatomical structures. Treatment is usually high potency topical steroid ointments. The Mona Lisa Touch laser treatment has proven effective at reducing the symptoms of Lichen Sclerosis with great results. Typically a patient with lichen sclerosis will initially need up to 5 or 6 external vulvar treatments, rather than the typical 3. Follow up then may be once or twice a year, depending on your symptoms. Many patients who receive therapy with the Mona Lisa Touch will not continue to require the steroid ointment or may need it less often.
