Fotona laser treatment is a non-invasive and effective solution for both stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urge urinary incontinence (UUI). This treatment works by using laser energy to stimulate collagen production, tighten tissues, and enhance the support and function of the pelvic area, which is essential for controlling bladder function. Here’s how it addresses both types of incontinence:
How Does Fotona Incontinence Laser Work for Stress and Urge Incontinence?
- Laser Energy Application: The treatment employs Fotona’s specialised Erbium laser, which delivers gentle thermal energy to the vaginal walls and surrounding pelvic tissues. This energy is absorbed by the water in the tissues, resulting in controlled heating without causing damage.
- Collagen Stimulation and Tissue Tightening: The heat from the laser encourages the production of new collagen in the vaginal walls and tissues supporting the bladder and urethra. As collagen regenerates, it tightens and strengthens the tissues. This enhanced structure provides better support to the pelvic floor, bladder, and urethra, reducing the involuntary leakage associated with both stress and urge incontinence.
- Stress Incontinence (SUI): For stress urinary incontinence, where leakage occurs due to pressure from activities like coughing, sneezing, or physical exertion, the laser treatment tightens the tissues around the urethra and bladder neck. This improved support helps prevent accidental leakage by strengthening the pelvic floor’s ability to control bladder function during moments of physical stress.
- Urge Incontinence (UUI): For urge urinary incontinence, which involves a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage, the treatment strengthens the tissues that support bladder function. In addition to tissue tightening, the laser also impacts nerve endings and bladder control mechanisms. This helps calm the overactive bladder and reduces the frequency of sudden urges to urinate.
- Combined Benefits: By improving the overall strength and function of the vaginal and pelvic floor tissues, Fotona laser treatment offers dual benefits for women experiencing both types of incontinence. It tightens the support structures necessary for managing stress incontinence, while also improving bladder control to alleviate symptoms of urge incontinence.
Safe and Non-Invasive Treatment for Stress and Urge Incontinence
This procedure is non-invasive, painless, and involves no downtime. The laser gently stimulates the body’s natural tissue repair processes without the need for incisions or stitches. Depending on the severity of the incontinence and individual response to the treatment, multiple sessions may be recommended for optimal results.
In summary, Fotona laser therapy offers a comprehensive, non-surgical approach to addressing both stress and urge urinary incontinence, helping restore bladder control and significantly improving quality of life.
