diVa Laser Vaginal Therapy

At Core Plastic Surgery, Dr. Grady Core, M.D., F.A.C.S., a board-certified plastic surgeon, performs diVa® laser vaginal therapy for women who have concerns over their vaginal health. Core Plastic Surgery serves patients in Birmingham, Mountain Brook, and the surrounding Alabama communities.

What is diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy?

diVa® laser vaginal therapy is an innovative and effective procedure to enhance and improve the look and feel of the vagina, after changes that may occur as a result of childbirth or the natural aging process. diVa® laser vaginal therapy is specifically designed to target vaginal tissue impacted by these body changes in women.

Benefits of diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy

In addition to improving a woman’s confidence in her changing body, the benefits of diVa® laser vaginal therapy include:

Who is a Good Candidate for diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy?

One of the many advantages of vaginal therapy with the diVa® laser is that it is effective in addressing a wide range of concerns. Most commonly, this procedure is suitable for women who have noticed changes in the function and feel of their vagina. Women who have experienced vaginal childbirth, who have undergone chemotherapy, are post menopausal, or who have had a hysterectomy are often excellent candidates for this procedure.

How Do I Prepare for My diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy?

The best way to understand the necessary preparations for diVa® laser vaginal therapy is to schedule a consultation. During this appointment, Dr. Core will determine whether or not this treatment is best suited to your needs, provide detailed instructions on how to move forward, and answer any questions you may have.

What is Involved in diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy?

At Core Plastic Surgery, every diVa® laser vaginal therapy procedure is performed in the office by Dr. Grady B. Core, M.D., F.A.C.S., a board-certified plastic surgeon. The treatment itself is fast and causes minimal discomfort, requiring no general anesthesia.

ProNox (Nitrous Oxide) is available for patients upon request to ease anxiety and enhance comfort.

During the procedure, some patients experience slight pressure against the vaginal wall and increased sensitivity near the vaginal opening.

What to Expect After diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy

Patients are permitted to return to their daily routine immediately, with minimal or no discharge, spotting or discomfort. However, patients should refrain from sexual intercourse for at least 48 hours after the treatment. If the procedure is more progressive, patients may be advised to wait longer.

Generally speaking, a complete diVa procedure is a series of three treatments, scheduled four to six weeks apart, followed by annual checkups and maintenance. However, the specifics of your procedure will be discussed during your consultation.

When Will I See the Results from diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy?

diVa® laser vaginal therapy works with the body’s natural healing process, in order to firm and reduce sagging in the vaginal canal. You will see improvements immediately after each treatment, with maximum results peaking at 6 months post last treatment.

We will measure your results between each visit to ensure your conditions are properly being addressed.

How Much is diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy in Birmingham?

When you trust your vaginal therapy to the diVa® laser at Core Plastic Surgery, we work with you, assessing your concerns and goals, in order to create a treatment that will provide the most impressive results. In doing so, we price each treatment on an individual patient basis and can discuss the cost of your procedure with you at the time of your consultation. In order to make your treatment more financially accessible, we accept a variety of payment methods, including cash, checks and credit cards. We also offer financing through CareCredit®.