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Article Open Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2021.07.022

The Role of Bipolar Radiofrequency (Bprf) as a Mechanism of Bio-Stimulation for the Treatment of Vulvo-Vaginal Laxity: A Novel Approach

Pablo González Isaza1, Diana Velez Rizo2, Ignacio Garibay3, Ricardo Galvan4,*

1Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Jorge University Hospital, Pereira, Colombia. 

2Department of Women Health, Cardioinfantil Foundation, Bogotá, Colombia. 

3Institute of Laser and Pulsed Light of Mexico, Ignacio, Mexico.

4Md Dermatologist, Laser Specialist, Guadalajara, Mexico.

*Corresponding author: Ricardo Galvan

Published: July 15,2021

Abstract

Objective: Vaginal laxity is a symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction, often is a poorly defined condition, demand for treatment is increasing every day, there are available alternatives with energy-based devices (EBD) such as laser and radiofrequency. Our aim is to demonstrate the impact of Bipolar Radiofrequency (BPRF) on the pelvic floor for aesthetic and functional indications. Methods: A 12 week prospective evaluation was performed to 15 patients of a primary urogynecology unit that met inclusion criteria. Validated questionaires were used before and after BPRF protocol. Results: important changes in the scores of vulvo vaginal laxity questionnaires and perineometry values after BPRF were found No adverse events from the protocol were reported. Conclusions: BPRF treatment was well tolerated and showed a 3-month safety profile in this pilot study, changes in the scores of validated questionnaires are related to subjective improvement in vaginal tightness, these findings warrant longer follow up, and open a new frontier that can improve quality of life.

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How to cite this paper

The Role of Bipolar Radiofrequency (Bprf) as a Mechanism of Bio-Stimulation for the Treatment of Vulvo-Vaginal Laxity: A Novel Approach

How to cite this paper: Pablo González Isaza, Diana Velez Rizo, Ignacio Garibay, Ricardo Galvan. (2021) The Role of Bipolar Radiofrequency (Bprf) as a Mechanism of Bio-Stimulation for the Treatment of Vulvo-Vaginal Laxity: A Novel ApproachInternational Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research5(3), 367-376.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2021.07.022