Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment in Toronto

Are you struggling with leaking urine during exercise? Are you noticing leakage when you cough, sneeze, or laugh? If you have any of these symptoms, you may have a condition called stress urinary incontinence. This is a common condition that impacts women after childbirth or during menopause. It’s also a common side effect of pelvic surgery, heavy lifting, and obesity. This condition affects thousands of women every year and can cause physical and emotional distress.

When left untreated, you may struggle to control your bladder while at work, school, or special events, which can cause unwanted stress and anxiety. It can also make performing everyday activities more challenging. Thankfully, there are non-invasive and surgical treatments available for the condition.

Toronto Plastic Surgeons Wellness Centre specializes in women’s bladder health in Toronto. We’re here to help you explore various treatment options and provide a personalized treatment plan tailored to your condition. Here’s everything you need to know about SUI treatment available in Ontario.

What is Stress Urinary Incontinence?

Stress urinary incontinence causes involuntary urine leakages. Urine leakages typically occur after coughing, sneezing, or laughing. It can also happen while experiencing or lifting heavy objects around the house.

This condition is caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles and is common among women. Some women can treat the condition with lifestyle modifications, pelvic floor exercises, or physical therapy. Other women may require medications, a sling procedure, or Empower RF by InMode.

What is this EmpowerRF by InMode?

EmpowerRF by InMode is a non-invasive treatment designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and vaginal tissues. The treatment is highly effective for treating urinary incontinence in women. It uses energy-based technology to improve pelvic floor strength and urethral support.

Ideal Candidates for the EmpowerRF by InMode

Urinary incontinence can occur in women who were recently pregnant or had a vaginal childbirth. Menopause and hormonal changes can also impact the muscles in the pelvic area. Other common causes include aging, obesity, and pelvic surgery.

EmpowerRF by InMode is a highly effective treatment that can help anyone struggling with changes caused by these common causes. The main requirement for the ideal candidate is that patients must be in good health. After a proper medical evaluation, a specialist will determine if EmpowerRF is the best procedure for you.

Who should avoid EmpowerRF by InMode?

Women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid EmpowerRF. EmpowerRF is also not recommended for individuals with a pacemaker or skin cancer.

EmpowerRF by InMode Benefits

EmpowerRF by InModee is a highly effective treatment for urinary incontinence in women. The treatment has minimal discomfort and a shorter time commitment. There is also no anesthesia or downtime required. Patients typically see changes shortly after a few different treatments. After a few sessions, you’ll notice improved urinary control and better tissue elasticity. EmpowerRF treatment can also help reduce vaginal dryness and tighten the tissues in the vaginal canal.

EmpowerRF by InMode Process

EmpowerRF by InMode combines three innovative energy-based technologies to help stimulate collagen production and improve blood flow. Here’s how the process works:

• VTone: Treatment uses electrical muscle stimulation to strengthen the pelvic floor and improve vaginal muscle laxity.
• FormaV: FormaV uses radiofrequency energy to strengthen tissues and restore blood flow. It also helps improve circulation, improve vaginal laxity, and reduce leakage caused by weakened pelvic muscles.
• Morpheus8V: This treatment combines RF energy with microneedling to restore collagen production and rejuvenate tissues in the pelvic area.

Together, these treatments are designed to improve pelvic floor strength and reduce leakage caused by stress urinary incontinence. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, your medical provider may use one or all three devices during the treatment.

Other Treatments Available

There are many other treatments available for stress urinary incontinence. Pelvic floor physical therapy is one of the most popular treatments. If your medical provider determines that this is the best option for you, they will likely recommend pairing it with lifestyle changes.

Other treatments like pessary devices and C02 lasers are popular but not as effective as EmpowerRF. Surgery is highly effective but is typically recommended for moderate to severe SUI cases.

Results and Expectations

EmpowerRF by InMode requires several different treatment sessions. Each session is around 20 to 30 minutes. After the treatment, patients can return home and their daily lives. This treatment is best for individuals with mild to moderate symptoms. Women with more severe symptoms may require a surgical sling.

Risks and Side Effects

One of the benefits of EmpowerRF by InMode is that it’s safe and effective. After treatment, you may notice slight bruising, swelling, and discomfort in the area. Any pain you might be experiencing should subside 24 to 48 hours after the session.

Depending on your symptoms and the cause of your condition, your medical provider may recommend pairing treatment with lifestyle changes or pelvic floor physiotherapy.

Cost of EmpowerRF by InMode

The cost of EmpowerRF by InMode will depend on the facility you go to. The number of sessions required for your condition can increase the cost of the overall treatment.

On average, you can expect to pay around $1,000 to $2,000 per session. After you complete the series, you’ll also be expected to schedule regular annual maintenance sessions to maintain the results.

At Toronto Plastic Surgeon Wellness Centre, we offer bundle pricing for individuals who require multiple sessions. During your consultation, Dr. Tam will discuss pricing and financing options. He’ll also sit down with you to discuss the treatment and help you set realistic expectations.

Why Choose TPS Wellness Centre? 

The team at Toronto Plastic Surgeons Wellness Center are experienced, certified professionals who understand the importance of women’s bladder health. From your initial consultation to your last session of EmpowerRF, we’re here to help in whatever way we can. We understand the emotional implications of urinary incontinence in women, and we want to help you take control of your bladder health.

Schedule a free consultation to learn more.

Women's Bladder Health in Toronto

EmpowerRF by InMode is a highly effective treatment for stress urinary incontinence. Patients who choose this non-invasive treatment over alternatives can return to their daily activities immediately after treatment. They will also notice significant improvements in urinary control after a few sessions.

Why Dr. Wilfred Tam?

Dr. Tam is uniquely positioned as both a board certified and renowned reconstructive and oncologic urogynecologic surgeon and aesthetic physician to deliver both female and male intimate wellness services. Whether you are looking for treatment solutions of urinary incontinence, menopausal vaginal atrophy, vaginal laxity, injectable orgasmic optimization, or labial aesthetics, Dr. Tam is the best trained physician offering these Toronto female wellness services.