Radiofrequency Vaginal Therapy in Sharjah

What is radiofrequency vaginal therapy?

Radiofrequency vaginal therapy is a non-ablative treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to heat the tissue of the vagina and vulva from within. "Non-ablative" means the surface lining is left whole: there are no dots, columns or breaks in the skin, only a gradual, even warming of the layers underneath.

The heat comes from the tissue itself. As the radiofrequency current passes through, the tissue's natural resistance turns that current into warmth, in the same way a wire warms when electricity flows through it. The doctor keeps the tissue within a controlled warmth range throughout. At that temperature, existing collagen fibres contract, and the tissue then responds over the following months by producing fresh collagen and elastin, the basis of the treatment's aim of firmer tissue.

Dar Al Kamal Hospital, Sharjah offers radiofrequency vaginal therapy in-house, within the gynaecology and obstetrics department.

Who needs it

Radiofrequency vaginal therapy suits adult women with mild to moderate vaginal laxity, often after childbirth, who would like a gentle option with no surface wound to heal. Because the handpiece can be used on the outside as well as inside, radiofrequency therapy also suits women who are concerned about loose or crêpey skin of the outer lips of the vulva, an area the other devices treat less directly.

Some women consider radiofrequency therapy alongside pelvic floor exercises for mild leakage on coughing or sneezing; the exercises themselves are covered on the pelvic floor therapy page. Women going through menopause who have vaginal dryness as part of wider symptoms are usually seen first through menopause management, where radiofrequency can form one part of a wider plan.

The gynaecologist first checks that the tissue is healthy and that the symptoms fit laxity. Where the pelvic floor muscles have separated, surgery is discussed instead, as described on the vaginoplasty page.

What happens

A consultation comes first, with questions about your births, periods, medicines and any implants, and a gentle examination.

For the treatment, you lie on the couch as for a routine gynaecology check. A water-based conducting gel is applied, because radiofrequency energy travels evenly through gel. The doctor then moves a smooth handpiece slowly in small circles or sweeps, inside the vaginal entrance and canal and, where planned, over the outer lips of the vulva.

The session feels like a warm massage. The heat builds gradually, much like a hot stone placed on the skin, and settles when the handpiece moves on. You stay awake and can talk throughout, and you tell the doctor straight away if any spot feels too hot, so the energy can be turned down. No numbing cream, injection or anaesthetic is usually needed. When the session ends, the gel is wiped away, you dress and you go home.

A course usually involves a few sessions spaced several weeks apart, since collagen renewal is a slow process that each session restarts.

Preparing for it

Book the session for a time away from your period. Tell the doctor about any pacemaker, metal implant in the pelvis, contraceptive coil or body piercing near the area, since metal and radiofrequency energy need planning together; intimate piercings are removed before treatment. If the outer lips of the vulva are being treated, trim the hair short beforehand, as long hair holds the gel unevenly.

Any vaginal infection or skin irritation is treated first, and your cervical screening should be up to date. Wear comfortable clothing. Ramadan appointments can be booked outside fasting hours if you prefer, and the team is glad to plan around your choice.

Afterwards

The area may feel warm and look slightly pink for a few hours, and a little gel may come away later in the day. Because there is no wound, most everyday routines, including desk work, driving and light activity, carry on the same day. Drink plenty of water and wear loose cotton underwear, particularly in the Sharjah heat. The doctor tells you when intimacy and exercise can resume, which is usually soon.

Collagen renewal happens gradually over the following months, so the review appointment is spaced to see how the tissue has responded before the next session is set.

Contact the hospital if you notice blistering, a burn-like patch of skin, increasing pain, unusual discharge or a fever after a session.

Cost and insurance

Radiofrequency vaginal therapy is a cosmetic and elective treatment, so it is usually self-pay, and UAE insurance plans commonly exclude it. A consultation for a medical concern such as urine leakage or menopause symptoms may be covered under your plan with pre-approval. Dar Al Kamal Hospital, Sharjah gives you the cost of the planned course at consultation. Book on 06 599 7777.