It is estimated that around 10 to 12% of women suffer regularly from urinary incontinence, a health problem that has presently, however, a high rate of resolution through new therapies such as laser. Hospital da Luz Clínica de Amarante has available a Fotona SP Dynamis laser, a cutting-edge equipment and one of the few existing in the country, that is used with very positive results in a number of gynaecology treatments and procedures, besides vascular surgery, plastic surgery and dermatology. In gynaecology, the Fotona SP Dynamis Laser is used in cases of: Urinary incontinence; Vaginal rejuvenation; Vaginal atrophy; Prolapse; Condyloma. Urine leaks may occur in women at any age, but are most common over 40. “They can be either associated with effort (when coughing, laughing or lifting weight, for instance) or with a burden over the bladder, a pressing urge to urinate and an increased frequency of urination, night and day”, explains urologist Fábio Almeida . “The cure rate with the treatments available today is very high, in most cases”, he adds, The advantage of the Fotona SP Dynamis lies in the use of two distinct lasers: The Er:YAG – an ablation laser, intervening at the level of imperfections on the surface of the skin, minimizing undesirable side effects; The Nd:YAG: a vascular laser, allowing to treat deeper structures of the skin without damaging the epidermis. The IncontiLase® is a non-invasive treatment resorting to Er:YAG laser, which is exclusive of Fotona, to treat mild to moderate effort and mixed urinary incontinence, reducing / minimizing urine leaks. “The purpose is to reinforce the pelvic floor musculature, obtaining very promising results. In many cases, it allows to avoid classic surgery, which is more invasive. For women suffering from recurrent urinary infection and vaginal disturbances, such as vaginal dryness and dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse), the laser treatment can also be a safe a lasting solution”, states Fábio Almeida .
