MonaLisa Touch® in Houston
Estrogen keeps the vaginal walls plumped up and healthy. These hormonal levels can decline during menopause or medicine-induced “medical menopause.” Other women have abnormal or painful vaginal walls.
Dr. Christi offers MonaLisa Touch, a minimally invasive, gentle, in-office laser treatment to help restore pre-menopausal levels of pelvic health. It’s hope for women suffering from vaginal dryness, atrophy, laxity, and urinary incontinence.
Treatment Details
Treatment type
Nonsurgical
Treatment frequency
3
Treatment time
5 minutes
Downtime
None, though 1 to 3 days is recommended before recommencing certain activities
What It Treats
Vaginal dryness
Discomfort
Thinning of the skin
How MonaLisa Touch Works
Step 1
Contact ChristiMD Medical Group for an initial consultation.
We'll ask questions and answer any of yours, coming to a full understanding of your issues and concerns. Dr. Christi will discuss your options for Mona Lisa Touch in Houston, TX. If this is the best treatment option, we'll schedule your procedure.
Step 2
During treatment, a fractional CO2 laser uses focused heat energy to rejuvenate the vaginal walls, in a quick and painless 5-minute procedure.
Dr. Christi pinpoints areas of unhealthy vaginal tissue and gently removes them, stimulating the remaining tissue into self-rejuvenation. The laser awakens dormant cells in the vaginal wall so they increase the blood vessels, collagen and elastin.
Step 3
The typical patient needs 3 treatments, spaced 6 weeks apart. MonaLisa Touch does not cause pain. Rarely, a patient may experience some soreness or discharge, but this quickly subsides.
MonaLisa Touch should not cause pain. Rarely, a patient may experience some soreness or discharge, but this quickly subsides.
The beneficial effects last for about a year, and one annual touch-up treatment is recommended to maintain healthy vaginal walls.
Benefits of MonaLisa Touch
This vaginal dryness treatment in Houston, TX:
Provides a fast, comfortable procedure
Improves lubrication
Increases blood flow
Adds volume and elasticity to vaginal tissues
Creates a healthier vaginal environment for better flora
Improves pleasure/desire for intercourse
Reduces UTI risk
Improves bladder control
Real results
Results of MonaLisa Touch
The laser energy covers the entire vaginal wall, refreshing and restoring tissue for improved lubrication, elasticity, and physical confidence.
a passionate, experienced medical team
About ChristiMD Medical Group
ChristiMD Medical Group provides a trustworthy and welcoming space for men and women alike, offering the most advanced medical treatments available under one roof. Dr. Christi is double board certified in urology and urogynecology, with over 26 years of experience.
We’ve helped thousands of patients across Texas experience positive, life-changing results. Better doctor. Better techniques. Better results.
Get started
Request a consultation to meet with our team and explore treatments to best address your unique concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
MonaLisa Touch is ideal for candidates who have gone through menopause, breast cancer treatment or who have abnormal or painful vaginal walls.
No, MonaLisa Touch doesn’t hurt. During the procedure, lidocaine numbing jelly is placed on the vaginal opening to numb the area for maximum comfort. Then, a probe is gently inserted into the vagina and the CO2 laser delivers its energy to the target areas.
There’s little to no downtime after MonaLisa Touch. You can get back to many activities immediately after treatment. We do recommend waiting 1 to 3 days before lifting heavier weight, taking a hot bath, having intercourse, or exercising.
Many women experience localized discomfort for the first few days after MonaLisa Touch, which could hamper some activities.
The beneficial effects of MonaLisa Touch can last for up to a year or more, depending on several factors, including:
- The severity of vaginal atrophy
- Your age
- Your lifestyle