Fractional CO2 Vaginal Laser

Fractional CO2 vaginal laser delivers controlled laser energy to small areas of vaginal tissue during an in-clinic procedure.

The device creates microscopic treatment points rather than treating every part of the surface at once. The intended tissue response may be discussed in relation to dryness, irritation or changes after menopause, but symptoms have several possible causes and need an appropriate assessment.

A provider reviews symptoms, examination findings, medicines and reproductive or menopause history before deciding whether treatment is appropriate. A slim applicator may be used to deliver energy to selected vaginal areas. You may notice warmth, stinging, pressure or discomfort during or after the procedure.

Aftercare may include temporary restrictions on vaginal products, intercourse or strenuous activity while the tissue settles. Follow the clinic's specific instructions, and report symptoms that are severe, worsening or longer-lasting than expected.

Laser treatment does not diagnose vaginal infection, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary problems or cancer. It may not address hormonal, infectious, dermatological or muscular causes of discomfort. A claimed cosmetic or sexual benefit should not be treated as proof that a medical symptom has been explained.

Ask the provider what evidence supports the proposed use, what alternatives fit your diagnosis, and what will happen if symptoms persist. Treatment may need to be reconsidered if the original cause remains untreated.

Depending on the cause, care may include vaginal moisturisers or lubricants, prescribed local treatment, pelvic floor physiotherapy, infection treatment or management of a skin condition. Some people may need a specialist assessment or a surgical discussion. The choice should follow a diagnosis and your priorities, not the availability of a device.

This is an elective tissue-treatment procedure, not a routine internal cleansing treatment. Before booking, ask who will perform it, how the diagnosis was established, what preparation and aftercare involve, and how unwanted effects will be managed. You can ask for time to consider alternatives, especially if the suggested treatment is for a symptom that has not been assessed.

Tell the provider about pregnancy or possible pregnancy, unexplained vaginal bleeding, active infection, sores, pelvic pain, recent childbirth or surgery, and medicines that affect healing. Treatment should be postponed or reconsidered when assessment is needed first. Seek medical advice for heavy bleeding, fever, severe pain, foul-smelling discharge or difficulty passing urine after the procedure.