Fractional CO₂Laser: From Skin Rejuvenation to Vulvo-Vaginal Reshaping

Abstract

Fractional micro-ablative CO laser seems to reduce symptoms related to vaginal atrophy. The beneficial effects were reported just after the first session and confirmed 12 months after the last session.

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

“…Кроме того, некоторым женщинам противопоказана гормональная терапия, или вскоре после лечения у них наблюдается рецидив. В настоящее время отсутствует достаточное количество данных долгосрочных исследований относительно безопасности гормональной терапии и остается без ответа важный вопрос о том, безопасно ли применение местной терапии эстрогенами у пациентов, перенесших рак [13,14].…”

Vaginal rejuvenation: current perspectives

“…The effect of fractional CO 2 laser on women reporting symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy (dryness, itching, burning, dyspareunia, discomfort, urinary symptoms) was recently evaluated by Filippini et al 31 in 386 postmenopausal women. In menopause, due to the lack of the estrogenic support to the genital mucosa, vaginal rejuvenation often involves a restoration of the vaginal wall connective tissue and the adequate tissue water content, besides a mere anatomical surgical correction to tighten the vaginal diameter.…”

Advances in fractional technology for skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, drug delivery, and treating scars and skin defects

“…Decreasing levels of estrogen cause thinning and atrophy, loss of elasticity, and loss of functionality of the vaginal mucosa, leading to dryness, itching, burning, dysuria, and dyspareunia. [34][35][36] AFLs can play a role in stimulating the tissue to restore structure and function. In a large study of 386 patients, 3 treatments with a fractional microablative CO2 laser showed a resolution of the aforementioned symptoms in a majority of patients.…”

“…In a large study of 386 patients, 3 treatments with a fractional microablative CO2 laser showed a resolution of the aforementioned symptoms in a majority of patients. 34 Much of the improvement was appreciated even after the first treatment. Histological studies have confirmed a successful remodeling of the vaginal mucosa, with a thickened epithelium with increased glycogen content, as well as increased collagen in the lamina propria.…”