Frequently Asked Questions
How long does ThermiVA Treatment Last?
ThermiVa treatment—while it can help address the effects of aging—cannot stop aging. Therefore, patients may notice the appearance of their labia or other symptoms recur after several years. Patients can undergo touch-up treatments once or twice a year to help maintain their results for as long as possible.
Does ThermiVA Actually Work?
Patients tend to be extremely satisfied with their ThermiVa Seattle, which usually produces results within a few months. The exact extent of the results will depend on the specifics of the treatment and concerns. However, most patients see at least some positive effects from treatment.
What are the Side Effects of ThermiVA?
ThermiVa typically does not cause long-term or major side effects. Occasionally, some spotting, minor swelling, or minor discomfort may occur. However, these side effects usually do not require treatment and can be resolved on their own.
Surprising Benefits of ThermiVA Treatment?
ThermiVa can have many surprising benefits, but in some cases, it can help improve urinary incontinence despite being a labial and vaginal treatment. With that said, other therapies are often needed in ongoing treatment for urinary incontinence.
How many sessions of ThermiVA do I Need?
Three sessions are often considered the ideal for ThermiVa treatment. However, this will vary from patient to patient.
Is this procedure permitted if a patient is breastfeeding?
While there may not be any studies directly linking an adverse relationship between ThermiVa and breastfeeding, our providers tend to err on the side of caution and do not perform most procedures on breastfeeding patients.
Can RF Energy affect breast milk?
It is extremely unlikely that RF energy would have any negative effects on breast milk. However, when breastfeeding, hormones can impact the skin and its reactions to treatments like ThermiVa. Therefore, most of the time, our providers prefer that patients wait until they are done nursing to commence ThermiVa treatment.
Do women on hormone replacement therapy need to stop at any time?
No, patients can continue their hormone therapies during ThermiVa treatment in Seattle.
Can patients experience a change in their menstrual cycle after ThermiVA Treatment?
Other than possible spotting following treatment, ThermiVa should otherwise not affect your menstrual cycle.
Should Patients Have a PAP Smear Before ThermiVA?
As long as you have an up-to-date PAP smear, generally, there is no reason to get one. While not technically required, patients without an up-to-date result may consider undergoing a PAP smear before treatment, but this is not usually necessary.
Can patients with a verified proper IUD placement receive ThermiVA treatment?
Yes, because IUDs are placed in the uterus and ThermiVa does not go beyond the vagina, patients with a properly placed IUD can undergo ThermiVa treatment without issue.
How soon can ThermiVA treatment be repeated?
For the initial round of treatment, patients may be safe to undergo a ThermiVa session every month. However, after the initial treatment, patients may undergo ThermiVa treatment every six to twelve months.