Stress incontinence is a prevalent type of urinary incontinence, which affects up to a third of women at some point in their lives, and it becomes more common as women age. Fortunately, there are various treatments available that can help alleviate its symptoms.
At DYU Aesthetics, we provide women with a solution to manage stress urinary incontinence. We use EmpowerRF®, a state-of-the-art system that employs targeted bursts of radio frequency energy. If you're experiencing stress incontinence, EmpowerRF might be the solution you've been looking for.
Stress incontinence: The basics
Stress incontinence occurs when pressure is exerted on the bladder, causing urine to leak out.— sometimes just a few drops and sometimes more. Pressure can be caused by lots of things: a sneeze, a cough, laughing, physical activity — even sex.
Women are more likely to experience stress incontinence than men, particularly as they age.Studies suggest that by the age of 65, approximately half of women may experience symptoms of stress incontinence. There are several risk factors that can contribute to stress incontinence, which are unique to women, including:
- Pregnancy
- Vaginal delivery
- Vaginal prolapse
- Hormonal shifts, especially menopause
- Prior hysterectomy or other pelvic surgery
All these risk factors contribute to a weakening of the pelvic floor, a group of muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the bladder and other organs. Obesity can also weaken the pelvic floor and contribute to stress incontinence.
How EmpowerRF works
EmpowerRF uses Morpheus8® technology by innovator InMode. The energy is emitted from a special device that’s designed to be gently inserted into the vagina.
Once in place, the applicator emits controlled bursts of radio frequency energy. The energy penetrates to deeper layers of tissue where a strong protein called collagen is produced. Collagen forms supportive networks that improve vaginal tone and increase support to the pelvic floor.
Each treatment session takes about a half hour, and most women need from two to five treatments spaced out over a few weeks to achieve maximum benefits. After your treatment, there’s no downtime — you can go back to your regular activities.
You’ll begin to notice improvements soon after your initial treatment, with improvements continuing throughout the course of your treatment sessions. One of the best things aboutEmpowerRF is that your treatment plan can be completely customized based on your needs and goals.
Put an end to embarrassing urine leakage
Urinary incontinence isn’t just a nuisance — it can take a toll on your self-confidence, too. To learn more about EmpowerRF and whether it’s a good treatment for your symptoms, book an appointment online at DYU Aesthetics today.
