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WHAT IS VAGINAL
REJUVENATION WITH
CO2RE INTIMA?
CO2RE Intima is a nonsurgical, in-office laser procedure for vagina and vulva rejuvenation. It uses a fractional CO2 laser to intend to improve the texture and tone of the vulva, enhance vaginal lubrication and comfort, and may address urinary incontinence, with little to no pain and zero downtime. These concerns can occur at any age and for a variety of reasons, including past pregnancies and hormonal changes like menopause.
Like fractional CO2 lasers used on the face, “this procedure stimulates collagen production, which works to improve skin tone, texture, and appearance,” says Boca Raton, Florida, plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Farber in a RealSelf Q&A. “The delivery of this laser will stimulate an effective healing response, resulting in the remodeling of the tissue fibers. This restores flexibility and shape while also enhancing moisture levels in the vaginal canal.” Because fractional lasers treat only a small fraction of skin and tissue at a time, the surrounding tissue remains intact and is able to help heal the treated area, speeding recovery time.
In a 2019 study on postmenopausal women, researchers reported that 90% of women had statistically significant improvement in vaginal health that increased after two subsequent monthly CO2RE treatments. A 2020 study in women ages 35–68 found that just two CO2RE Intima treatments led to significant improvements in both stress and mixed urinary incontinence as well as improved sexual function in women with these types of incontinence.
PRO
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The treatments are brief, taking about 15-20 minutes. If the area needs to be numbed, which is common when CO2RE Intima is used externally, it may take a little longer.
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When used internally, to treat the vagina, it’s virtually pain-free -numbing isn’t needed.
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CO2RE Intima reviews are generally good, with doctors reporting high satisfaction rates among their patients.
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There’s no downtime associated with the treatment, and - with the exception of refraining from intercourse for a week - you’re free to resume your daily activities immediately.
CON
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When used externally, to improve the appearance of the vulva, the CO2RE Intima Laser can be somewhat painful. “It feels like a slight sting associated with some heat, which subsides within two hours,” says Atlanta facial plastic surgeon Dr. Theresa Jarmuz in a RealSelf Q&A. “Patients state the pain associated with external Intima treatment is three to five on a scale of 0–10.”
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Multiple sessions are recommended for the best results. Most patients have two to three treatments, separated by one month in between.
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CO2RE Intima treatment is not covered by insurance
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The treatment isn’t intended for certain vaginal concerns. It will not correct severe stress urinary incontinence or uterine prolapse or severe vaginal laxity. These conditions may need traditional surgery.
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If surgical mesh was used to help repair urinary incontinence, you may not be able to be treated with CO2RE Intima.