MonaLisa Touch Laser

MonaLisa Touch is a medical laser system designed specifically for the delicate tissue of the vaginal canal. It uses a fractional CO2 laser, meaning the energy is delivered in a precise grid of tiny points rather than across the whole surface, so the treated spots are surrounded by untouched tissue that helps them heal quickly. A specially shaped probe is inserted gently so the laser can reach the vaginal wall evenly. The aim is not to remove or cut tissue but to stimulate the wall to renew itself, rebuilding the collagen and moisture that can be lost with age, menopause or hormonal changes. It is an outpatient treatment with no hospital stay.

During the session the clinician inserts the slim probe and the laser delivers brief, controlled pulses of energy to the vaginal lining in a fractional pattern. This gentle warming signals the tissue to start a repair response: over the following weeks the body produces fresh collagen and elastic fibres and improves the local blood supply, so the wall gradually becomes thicker, more elastic and better lubricated. The procedure itself is short and usually needs no anaesthesia, as most women feel only a mild vibration or warmth. A typical plan is a small number of sessions spaced a few weeks apart, with the benefit building over time as the tissue renews.

MonaLisa Touch is mainly a functional treatment. It is used for vaginal dryness, itching or burning, loss of elasticity and tone, discomfort during intimacy, and certain cases of mild stress urinary leakage. These symptoms are common around and after menopause, when falling hormone levels thin the vaginal lining, and may also follow some cancer treatments where hormone therapy is not an option. It helps women who want relief without surgery and who prefer or cannot use hormonal treatments. Because similar symptoms can have other causes, a clinician examines you and reviews your history first to confirm the treatment is appropriate and to rule out conditions that need different care.

The main benefit is symptom relief from a quick, non-surgical, generally hormone-free and anaesthesia-free treatment with minimal downtime. Many women notice gradually improving comfort, moisture and tissue quality over the weeks following their sessions, since the collagen rebuilds over time rather than instantly. Most can return to daily activities the same day, with brief advice to avoid intercourse for a short period afterwards. Side effects are usually mild and short-lived, such as light spotting or a feeling of warmth. Results are not permanent because the tissue continues to age, so occasional maintenance sessions may be recommended, and the care team gives an individualised plan and aftercare.