Application of microablative fractional CO2-laser photothermolysis for correction of age-associated processes of vulvovaginal area

Abstract

During the course of their lives, almost all women face pathological changes in the vulvovaginal area caused by various causes: dysplasia of connective tissue, excessive physical activity, childbirth, reduction of sex hormones, etc. Vulvovaginal symptoms have no significant impact on life expectancy and have a significant impact on the quality of life. In this regard, the modern possibilities of correction of these conditions, especially the minimally invasive ones, become especially important. The article discusses the methods of treatment and prophylaxis of age-associated pathological changes in the vulvovaginal area using a CO2-laser. Mechanisms of laser radiation influence on tissues are considered when using different modes. The advantages of microablative CO2-fraction laser photothermolysis in vaginal and vulva tissue rejuvenation programs are shown. The analysis of clinical studies on the use of lasers in the treatment of vulvovaginal diseases has been carried out, and tasks have been set for the development and implementation of highly effective and safe technologies in the practice of gynaecologists that affect the mucous membranes of the vagina and vulva, as well as a reliable assessment of their effectiveness.