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I decided to get the "Mona Lisa" procedure done...
I decided to get the "Mona Lisa" procedure done primarily to combat vaginal dryness which was a result of getting a full hysterectomy at 37 years of age (I am now 54). Basically, I got tired of needing to use lubrication when sexually active...
The treatment consists of 3 separate Gyn. visits spaced 6 weeks apart. It is not painful at all. The best way to describe it is to imagine a pain free drill bit looking laser that's inserted fully into your vagina, methodically scraping the cells until it exits so they rejuvenate and produce natural lubricant. It takes less than 5 minutes per visit. Patients are advised to avoid sexual activity and keep all objects out of the vagina for 2 days following each treatment. Once you have completed the three visits it's advisable to have one laser treatment each year to prevent the dryness from recurring. You can add it to your yearly Gyn visit. It's anticipated within the next few years health insurance will cover the Mona Lisa laser procedure, but for now you'll need to pay out of pocket.
On the first visit, I did not notice any change in my dryness at all. After the second treatment their was some noticeable difference. I told the doctor I didn't see much change from the first time and he said the second treatment would be more aggressive, which was the normal protocol. After the second treatment their was a noticeable difference in the dryness issue for the better...
The third and final treatment was the one that completely eliminated vaginal dryness, and now I don't need lubricant for sex - just a sexy guy to get the juices flowing... :-). I would say it's worth it, even if you don't have sex that much... The dryness is uncomfortable and the vagina needs natural lubrication to stay healthy. With menopause, whether natural or surgically created, the vagina can suffer especially if you don't take some of the stronger hormone replacement drugs.
Anecdotally, I asked the doctor why its called the "Mona Lisa" and he said the physician who developed the procedure was from Italy. Well, the lady is smiling.... now we know why!
The treatment consists of 3 separate Gyn. visits spaced 6 weeks apart. It is not painful at all. The best way to describe it is to imagine a pain free drill bit looking laser that's inserted fully into your vagina, methodically scraping the cells until it exits so they rejuvenate and produce natural lubricant. It takes less than 5 minutes per visit. Patients are advised to avoid sexual activity and keep all objects out of the vagina for 2 days following each treatment. Once you have completed the three visits it's advisable to have one laser treatment each year to prevent the dryness from recurring. You can add it to your yearly Gyn visit. It's anticipated within the next few years health insurance will cover the Mona Lisa laser procedure, but for now you'll need to pay out of pocket.
On the first visit, I did not notice any change in my dryness at all. After the second treatment their was some noticeable difference. I told the doctor I didn't see much change from the first time and he said the second treatment would be more aggressive, which was the normal protocol. After the second treatment their was a noticeable difference in the dryness issue for the better...
The third and final treatment was the one that completely eliminated vaginal dryness, and now I don't need lubricant for sex - just a sexy guy to get the juices flowing... :-). I would say it's worth it, even if you don't have sex that much... The dryness is uncomfortable and the vagina needs natural lubrication to stay healthy. With menopause, whether natural or surgically created, the vagina can suffer especially if you don't take some of the stronger hormone replacement drugs.
Anecdotally, I asked the doctor why its called the "Mona Lisa" and he said the physician who developed the procedure was from Italy. Well, the lady is smiling.... now we know why!
Provider Review
Dr. Gerardo Bustillo
Dr. Bustillo is a very kind and sweet man in his late 50's and treats mostly women in their 40's plus these days...He's an Ob/Gyn and does deliver babies once a month or so on call, but that is not longer his area of focus. I like that he is specific to the needs peri and post menopausal women.