Some women may be unsure whether they are in need of rejuvenation at all! In some cases, this could be because you genuinely don’t need a rejuvenation treatment. In other cases, however, women have been known to minimize their symptoms, assuming them to be a “natural” part of aging and thus something they must simply learn to live with. And while, as a society, we talk a lot about other signs of aging, like wrinkles or menopause, we don’t often think about the effects of aging on the vagina.

The good news is that you’re not alone in suffering these effects. The even better news is that you don’t have to live with them. Some of the signs of aging you may notice include a growing dryness to the vagina, making sex less pleasurable. Sometimes this dryness even makes it uncomfortable to wear certain clothing.

As we age, the vagina may also atrophy or become looser and sag. Stretched and thin vaginal walls become loose, making sex less satisfying and reducing sensitivity. This, in turn, can make it difficult, if not impossible, to have an orgasm, and orgasms themselves can be less intense. Another sign you may be suffering from vaginal aging is bladder leakage or stress urinary incontinence.

Any woman who is bothered by any of the issues discussed above can be considered an ideal candidate for a vaginal rejuvenation procedure. Childbirth, age, and menopause can all contribute to laxity and other issues.

One of the best ways to know if this is the treatment for you is to ask yourself some questions. If you can say yes to any of these, there’s a good chance that vaginal rejuvenation may be right for you:

• Are you experiencing urine leakage when you sneeze, laugh, or move suddenly?
• Are you a mother who has given birth?
• Do you find yourself lacking confidence in the bedroom of late? 
• Is sex less enjoyable and satisfying than it once was? 
• Do you find it more difficult to have an orgasm, and are orgasms less satisfying?
• Do your intimate areas feel stretched and less tight than they used to be? 
• Are you looking for a way to improve your vaginal health without expensive surgical procedures? 
• Are you displeased or self-conscious about the look of your vagina as you have aged? 
• Do you find certain clothes or activities uncomfortable because of a stretched labia? 
• Do you have trouble with dryness in your intimate areas, making sex less comfortable or even painful?
• Are you in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause and experiencing symptoms such as laxity, dryness, and reduced pleasure?

All of the above are signs that you might be a good candidate for Viveve treatment. Because it uses your own body to do all the rejuvenation, it’s a powerful way to improve your life and vaginal health no matter what stage of life you’re in.

One contraindication is if you have an implanted medical device that could be affected by the radiofrequency energy of this treatment. If you have a pacemaker or an AICD (Automatic Implantable Cardioverter/Defibrillator), be sure to tell us. We can help you find another way to achieve the results you desire.

The Viveve vaginal rejuvenation procedure is not painful. Although the temperature rises to 51 degrees Celsius during treatment, Viveve has a cryogen cooling component that keeps the surface of the vagina cool while the deep tissue layers are being treated. This ensures that the treatment stays comfortable throughout.

After treatment, you don’t have to avoid sex for weeks, and you don’t have to set aside time for a recovery period, take pain medications, or do anything else out of the ordinary. All you have to do is enjoy relief as your body rejuvenates itself.

One of the best things about Viveve is that where other similar treatments often require two or three treatments to get the best results, with Viveve, you only need one.

You’ll notice some results immediately as your tissues tighten in response to the heat, but the real magic happens over the course of the next few weeks. Most women notice a tightening of the vaginal canal within 24 hours. The other benefits, like better lubrication, increased bladder control, and greater sensitivity, will develop over the next few weeks. Full results show up for most women at about the two- to three-month mark.

As your collagen levels pick up, your pelvic floor muscles will strengthen. This means less trouble with urine leakage and greater satisfaction with sex. More collagen also means more blood flow, leading to greater sensitivity and tighter, fuller tissues.

All this happens naturally as your body engages the healing processes it already knows how to use. All you have to do is sit back and let your body do its job.

The results of treatment with Viveve usually last about 12 months, making it one of the longer-lasting treatments in the cosmetic world. If you pursue a maintenance treatment every year, you can expect to keep up your results indefinitely.

There are a few things that can undo your results, such as a vaginal birth. However, in general, living a generally healthy lifestyle will be the best way to keep your results fresh for as long as possible.

Because this treatment doesn’t involve any invasive procedures, nor does it inject anything into the body, there are virtually no risks for allergic reactions or side effects. It has been proven safe and effective in both clinical trials and real-world applications since it was developed.

This treatment triggers collagen and elastin production to strengthen and thicken the tissues of your vaginal area naturally, so there’s no risk of side effects, infection, rejection issues, allergies, or anything else that can come with other treatments. You’re putting nothing foreign into your body, and there are no chemicals or medications involved.

Most insurance plans don’t cover a treatment like Viveve if it’s done for aesthetic purposes only. In some cases, rejuvenation can be considered medically necessary, but come talk to us about your options. Before treatment, it’s always a good idea to talk with your insurance provider so you know where you stand.