EMSELLA®
Urinary incontinence can be highly inconvenient for women, especially if you spend a lot of time in social scenarios. All it takes is a sneeze or a good laugh at a funny situation, and an accident can happen. This can be embarrassing, especially when you don’t want to be wearing adult diapers your entire life. If this occurs frequently, treatments like EMSELLA® are an excellent way to get you back on track. At Hotchandani Laser, Vein & Cosmetic Surgery, you can get an EMSELLA® procedure to keep bladder incidents under control.
A good candidate for EMSELLA® is generally a relatively healthy individual who notices that their pelvic floor muscles have weakened. While most patients who get this treatment are postpartum women or those who have reached menopause, men can also benefit from this treatment. It’s a quick and efficient way to restore bladder control, reducing urinary and fecal incontinence.
Ideal candidates are those who have tried performing regular Kegels but so far were unsuccessful. If you want to improve your quality of life but don’t have time to perform hundreds of Kegels per day, then the EMSELLA® treatment can prove very useful.
The procedure is also recommended for those who are struggling with urinary incontinence but do not wish to take a surgical approach. The treatment is non-invasive, making it a good option for those looking for the equivalent of a spa day. If you are concerned that the weakened pelvic muscles are affecting your sexual health, then the EMSELLA® treatment can improve your experience.
Bear in mind that electromagnetic technology acts similarly to an MRI, which means that those with metal in their body should express caution. If you have a replaced hip joint, screws, plates, or a pacemaker, you should look for an alternative solution. If you have a metallic IUD, you might want to have it removed before the procedure, at least temporarily. A consultation with Dr. Hotchandani can determine whether or not you are a good candidate.
As you age, the pelvic muscles can no longer sustain themselves, especially as the collagen levels decrease. The lack of exercise can make matters worse, as the muscles are no longer strong enough to keep the urine from slipping. Exercise can strengthen those muscles, but not everyone has the time for thousands of Kegels per week.
Should this happen, the EMSELLA® treatment helps stimulate the muscles of the pelvic floor, like an assisted Kegel tool. The device delivers high-intensity electromagnetic (HIFEM™) technology, and the waves cause the muscles to contract. One 30-minute EMSELLA® treatment can lead to thousands of supramaximal contractions, strengthening your pelvic floor with time.
One EMSELLA® session delivers the equivalent of 12,000 Kegels. The treatment lasts around 30 minutes, requiring no preparation except for removing potential metals from the skin or body. It’s a relatively pain-free procedure that aims not only to improve urinary incontinence but also your sexual life.