Vaginal CO₂

Yes. Vaginal CO₂ laser stimulates new collagen and elastin and promotes tissue remodeling, which can help tighten and strengthen vaginal tissue and improve vaginal laxity.[2]
Women who feel that the vagina has become looser or less firm, or who notice less friction during intercourse, may benefit from improved tissue strength, elasticity and firmness.

Yes. Vaginal laxity refers to a feeling of vaginal looseness or loss of firmness, which may occur after childbirth, with aging or during and after menopause.
By stimulating collagen and elastin, vaginal CO₂ laser can help improve tissue firmness and elasticity and may increase friction during intercourse. [2]

Yes. Vaginal CO₂ laser can help improve vaginal dryness, irritation and overall tissue quality by stimulating new collagen and elastin and promoting healthier, more resilient vaginal tissue. [1]
During perimenopause and menopause, vaginal tissue can become thinner, drier and less elastic, contributing to discomfort and painful sex. And it gets worse over time.

Yes. Vaginal CO₂ laser can help when painful sex is related to dryness, reduced lubrication, fragile vaginal tissue, GSM, menopause-related tissue changes, cancer treatment, lichen sclerosus or lichen planus.
Improving hydration, elasticity and tissue quality can make intercourse more comfortable. [1]

Yes. Vaginal CO₂ laser may help improve urinary leakage, particularly stress urinary incontinence. By stimulating collagen and elastin and improving vaginal tissue quality, treatment may provide additional support to tissues surrounding the urinary tract. Urinary leakage can also occur as part of GSM, which affects both vaginal and urinary tissues. [6]

Yes. GSM can cause vaginal dryness, burning, irritation, painful sex, decreased lubrication, urinary urgency and urinary leakage as vaginal and urinary tissues become thinner, drier and less elastic.
Vaginal CO₂ laser may help improve tissue quality and several of the vaginal and urinary symptoms associated with GSM. [6]

Yes. Vaginal and urinary changes can begin during perimenopause and continue through menopause and postmenopause. Vaginal CO₂ laser may help address dryness, decreased lubrication, painful sex, tissue changes, vaginal laxity and urinary symptoms associated with these changes. [1,6]

Yes. Cancer treatment can be lifesaving and necessary, but chemotherapy, ovarian suppression, endocrine therapy and treatment-induced menopause can significantly affect vaginal and sexual health.
Fractional CO₂ laser has been studied in breast cancer survivors and may help improve vaginal dryness, painful sex and vaginal tissue health. [3]

CO₂ laser may be used for vulvar conditions including lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, which can contribute to burning, irritation, tissue changes and painful intercourse.
Treatment is individualized based on the condition and the areas involved.

The number of treatments depends on the condition being treated, the degree of tissue change and your treatment goals. Many women undergo a series of treatments initially, with maintenance treatments performed as needed.

Some women notice improvement soon after treatment, with results continuing to develop as new collagen and elastin form and the vaginal tissue remodels. A series of treatments can produce more noticeable and longer-lasting benefits. [1]

Results vary depending on age, hormones, the condition being treated and other factors affecting vaginal tissue. A series of treatments can help produce more noticeable and longer-lasting results, and maintenance treatments may be recommended to help preserve those benefits over time.

Most women tolerate vaginal CO₂ laser well. Sensation varies depending on the area being treated and the individual. Your treatment plan and comfort measures are individualized based on the areas being treated and any other procedures performed at the same visit.

Dr. Bawa generally recommends avoiding sex, including oral sex, sex toys, tampons or anything inserted into the vagina, strenuous exercise, swimming, hot tubs and baths while the tissue heals. These precautions help reduce the risk of infection and promote proper healing.
Specific aftercare instructions vary by treatment protocol and by patient, based upon medical history, the condition being treated, and any other treatments being performed.

Dr. Bawa generally recommends waiting about one week before resuming vaginal or oral sexual activity, although the exact timing can vary. Aftercare instructions are individualized based upon medical history, the condition being treated and any additional treatments being performed.

Yes. CO₂ laser can also be used externally on the vulvar and labial tissue to improve skin quality, texture, elasticity and overall appearance. By stimulating new collagen and elastin, treatment can help rejuvenate tissue that has become thinner, looser, drier or more crepey with age, hormonal changes or other life changes. [4]

Yes. External CO₂ laser treatment can help improve labial and vulvar tissue quality, firmness, texture and elasticity. It may be used for women who notice thinning, laxity, dryness, crepey texture or other changes in the external tissue and want a nonsurgical rejuvenation option. [4]

Yes. Vaginal CO₂ laser may be used alone or combined with other proprietary Bawa Medical treatments such as BawaRF®, BawaWave®, BawaTone® and BawaShot®.
The combination depends on whether the goal is to improve tissue quality, vaginal tightness, circulation, pelvic floor function, urinary symptoms, sexual function or several concerns at the same time.

Cost depends on the treatment plan and number of sessions recommended. Schedule a virtual or in-office consultation with Dr. Bawa to determine the treatment plan that best fits your concerns and goals.

Yes. Bawa Medical offers various financing options, including payment plans. We do not want cost to be the reason you avoid seeking help for a problem affecting your comfort, sexual health or quality of life.