Reclaim your intimacy
By Laura Briedis
Not many medical procedures come with a guarantee, but when it comes to MonaLisa Touch, 100 percent of women say it is worth it. That’s according to RealSelf.com—an online platform where thousands of patients review medical procedures.
Used to treat vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urinary incontinence and lichen sclerosus, the MonaLisa Touch was introduced in the Cleveland area by Dr. Kimberly Kraus six years ago and continues to offer relief.
“Many women have said this procedure has changed their lives, and, for many, it has restored their sex life,” says Dr. Kraus, an OB/GYN who has performed over a thousand of these laser procedures. “I have patients who come back to my office with tears of joy in their eyes because they can be intimate again.”
“This is a unique treatment option for women who are dealing with menopausal issues and don’t want to use estrogen cream or pills, as well as breast cancer survivors who can’t take hormones,” she explains. “With the MonaLisa Touch, there is no estrogen or side effects. It is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure that takes just a few minutes and there is no downtime. You can have it done during lunchtime and return to work.”
The laser restores the tissue by stimulating fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin fiber, essentially rejuvenating the vaginal and surrounding tissues.
Three sessions spaced six weeks apart are recommended, and an annual maintenance therapy is recommended. According to Dr. Kraus, most women see improvements after the first treatment.
“I love offering this option to my patients and am delighted when women are able to have sex and feel normal again,” she says. “More and more women are seeking out treatment.”
In addition to MonaLisa Touch, Dr. Kraus will soon be offering BioTE hormone pellets.
Kimberly Kraus is located at the Southwest General Main Campus, Building C, at 7255 Old Oak Boulevard, Suite 112, in Middleburg Heights. In addition to being board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, she is certified in the MonaLisa Touch laser therapy. Call 440-816-5333 to make an appointment.