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Dr. Johanna C. Figueroa, M.D. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery” www.urologyandpelvichealth.com Dr. Johanna C. Figueroa, M.D. 216 Mineola Ave Suite #001 (Lower Level) Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Tel: 516-399-2501 Fax: 516-399-2504 MONDAY - 10am-4pm TUESDAY - 10am-6pm WEDESDAY - 10am-4pm THURSDAY - 9am-5pm FRIDAY - 10am-3pm HABLAMOS ¯ ESPANOL / INGLES WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR INSURANCE AND WE HAVE PAYMENT PLANS. By Eduardo Cerchiara ecerchiara@queenscourier.com Monalisa Touch: a novel fractional CO2 laser therapy for gynecologic health. Now there’s something you can do about it that really works. When estrogen levels decline after menopause, many changes occur. Millions of women experience changes in their gynecologic health that interfere with their personal lives as a consequence. Many women suffer silently, and those who seek Now there’s a better way. Ask your doctor if Monalisa Touch is right for you. Monalisa Touch: fast, simple and safe Monalisa Touch laser treatment is a simple procedure that takes less than 5 minutes. It delivers both immediate and lasting relief. And it’s clinically proven to work. • Requires no anesthesia • Minimal side effects • No downtime • Symptom relief after just one treatment • Thousands of women successfully treated since 2012 A new procedure that patients have called “life-changing” Monalisa Touch delivers gentle laser energy to the vaginal wall tissue that stimulates a healing response in the vaginal canal. A typical course of treatment is three procedures over 18 weeks. improvement after treatments 2 and 3. Q: What happens during treatment? A: The procedure will seem similar to your annual exam, and will likely be even quicker. Your healthcare provider will insert the laser into your vagina and deliver laser energy “pulses.” The total procedure time is less than 5 minutes. Q: Does it hurt? A: The laser energy itself is virtually painless. Some patients report mild discomfort dryness. Q: How soon can I expect results? A: Many patients have reported that they experience relief right away. Virtually all patients have experienced relief by the second treatment. Q: How long does treatment last? A: Monalisa Touch provides lasting results. A once-a-year single treatment is recommended to maintain symptom relief. * This can be done quickly and conveniently during your annual checkup. Monalisa Touch helps restore gynecologic health. That’s something to talk about. *Your doctor will determine with you of follow up treatments are required. SPECIALIZING IN: • General Adult and Pediatric Urology • Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery • Painful Bladder Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: • St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY North Shore/ Long Island Jewish University Hospital, Glen Cove, NY 46  NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER  ¢  March 2017


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