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MonaLisa Touch®

Physician-guided consultation about an in-office fractional CO2 laser procedure that may be considered for selected patients.

During a physician-guided consultation, selected patients may discuss whether the in-office MonaLisa Touch® fractional CO2 laser procedure could be considered for vaginal or gynecologic symptoms associated with menopause, such as dryness, irritation, discomfort, or pain with intimacy.

Evidence note: The FDA has not cleared or approved energy-based devices specifically to treat vaginal symptoms related to menopause. Current professional guidance does not support routine CO2-laser treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause and considers it experimental outside clinical trials. Evidence about safety and effectiveness remains limited and uncertain.

A plan based on your health

These symptoms can have different causes, and laser treatment is not appropriate for every patient. A physician evaluation is needed to review your symptoms, medical history, examination findings, goals, and any testing that may be appropriate before discussing candidacy.

If MonaLisa Touch® is an option for you, your physician will explain how the procedure is performed and create an individualized treatment and follow-up plan. The number and timing of visits depend on your clinical needs; results vary and cannot be promised.

Benefits, risks, and alternatives

Your consultation will cover the potential benefits and limitations of treatment as they relate to your symptoms. It will also include possible risks, expected recovery, and when to contact the office after a procedure.

Depending on the cause of your symptoms and your health history, alternatives may include moisturizers or lubricants, prescription therapies, pelvic floor care, treatment of another underlying condition, or observation. Your physician can help you compare appropriate options.

This page provides general educational information and is not medical advice. MonaLisa Touch® is not appropriate for every patient. Symptoms, candidacy, expected benefits, risks, alternatives, and the treatment plan require an individualized evaluation with a qualified physician.