Vaginal Laser Therapy

Often searched as MonaLisa Touch & FemiLift

The laser induces controlled thermal micro-injuries, prompting the body…

Plain-English name: Fractional Vaginal Laser

Also known asMonaLisa TouchFemiLiftdiVa

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Controlled laser energy creates micro-injuries within vaginal tissue, stimulating the body's natural collagen and elastin production to restore vitality and function.

Downtime: 3 days
Sessions: 2–3
Pain: Low
Cost per visit: Price level 4 of 5
Full course: 2–3 sessionsAsk the total price for all of them.
Results last: 12–18 months

A non-hormonal option for some vaginal symptoms; long-term data is limited.

Check first: Active vaginal or cervical infection (e.g., yeast infection, STD).

Will it work for me?

What people use it for

Tap one to see how it helps.

How do the devices differ?

In no special order. Ask which one they use, and why.

3 devices

Ask your provider

Which device and settings will you use for my skin, and why?
Can we do a test spot first?
What result is realistic for me, and after how many sessions?

Before and after your visit

Plan it around your lifeMakeup, sun, workouts — see what fits around your treatment.

The visit

Duration: 10–20 minutes
Total course: 8–12 weeks
Session interval: 4–6 weeks

What to expect, and what to avoid

Recovery

1–3 days of mild discomfort

No swimming or baths

3 days

No sweat or heat

72 hours

Your provider may give you different timing.

Day by day

Before your visit: ask when to start
- Come with clean skin: no makeup or lotion
- Shave the area
- Ensure you have a current, normal Pap smear.
24 hours before
No sex for 24 hours before
Right after your visit
No hard exercise or heavy lifting for 24–72 hours
After your visit
- No sex for 2–7 days
- Avoid hot showers, saunas and hot tubs for 3 days
- No swimming or baths for 3 days
- Keep the area clean and dry
- No tampons for 3 days
- Recovery is typically swift. Most can resume daily activities immediately. You might notice mild discomfort, swelling, or a light discharge for 1-3 days. It's best to avoid sexual intercourse and tampon use for 2-7 days to allow for complete healing.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

Active vaginal or cervical infection (e.g., yeast infection, STD)
Pregnancy or breastfeeding (recommended to wait 3 months postpartum)
History of pelvic radiation
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
History of impaired wound healing or keloid scarring
Current use of photosensitizing medications

Possible side effects

Common

Mild, temporary discomfort or swelling
Slight redness or itching
Watery discharge or spotting for 1-2 days

Less common

Vaginal burns
Scarring
Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
Chronic or recurring pain
Infection

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

The laser induces controlled thermal micro-injuries, prompting the body's natural healing response to generate new collagen and elastin for tissue revitalization.

A little more technical

A specialized laser delivers controlled thermal energy into the vaginal wall, creating micro-injuries that stimulate the body's natural production of new collagen and elastin to restore tissue health.

The fractional laser delivers thermal energy to the vaginal mucosa, creating microscopic columns of ablation and coagulation. This triggers a wound-healing response, stimulating fibroblasts to synthesize new collagen and elastin. The process promotes neovascularization and increases glycogen content in the epithelial cells, leading to tissue remodeling, improved hydration, and restored elasticity.

Energy type: Fractional CO2 / Erbium Laser; Pokes microscopic thermal holes into the vaginal wall while leaving healthy tissue intact to drastically speed up healing.
Mechanism category: Mucosal Regeneration; Forces the tissue to shed its dry, atrophic layer and rapidly rebuild a thick, highly lubricated, and healthy mucosal lining.
Common device / product names: MonaLisa Touch · FemiLift · diVa · diVa Laser
Clinical descriptor: Vaginal Laser Therapy