Treatment for Urge Incontinence & Overactive Bladder in Toronto, Ontario

If you’re hit with the sudden, intense need to urinate, you may have an overactive bladder and Urge Incontinence. An overactive bladder can cause unwanted discomfort, sudden loss of control and urination before reaching a toilette and impact your day-to-day life. When left untreated, it can also disrupt sleep and increase your risk of developing a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, there is no cure for this condition. The only way to minimize the severity of the symptoms is to seek surgical or non-surgical treatments.

Toronto Plastic Surgeons and Wellness Centre provides office based, non-invasive overactive bladder treatment in Ontario. We offer customized treatment plans for patients seeking a non-surgical approach to their condition. Here’s everything you need to know about the options available for an overactive bladder and urge incontinence in Toronto.

What is Urge Incontinence?

Urge incontinence is the sudden, intense need to urinate. This involuntary urge or feeling is a common symptom of an overactive bladder. It’s also common among women (and men) and is not necessarily curable, but is treatable and controllable. However, proper treatment, like the EmpowerRF can help reduce symptoms and reduce the impact urge incontinence may have on your day-to-day life.

What is an Overactive Bladder (OAB)?

An overactive bladder is defined by the frequent and urgent need to urinate, leading to Urge Incontinence. Some patients may experience leakage throughout the day or nocturia, which causes them to wake up in the middle of the night to urinate. This condition can impact men and women over 40 the most. The most common causes of the condition are UTIs, bladder infections, hormonal changes, and pelvic floor dysfunction. The most common cause is felt to be abnormal, sudden and intense nerve signals from the pelvic floor to the bladder, signaling the bladder to contract and expel its urine.

Treatment Options Available for Urge Incontinence and Overactive Bladder

There are several surgical and non-surgical treatments available for an overactive bladder and urge incontinence. Here’s how the different overactive bladder treatments in Ontario compare:

Botox

Botox can be used to provide relief for urge incontinence and overactive bladder. A plastic surgeon injects Botox into the bladder muscle to help relax the muscle and prevent urge incontinence. The results typically last a few months and require constant maintenance and repeat treatment.

EmpowerRF by Inmode

The most popular non-surgical overactive bladder treatment in Toronto is EmpowerRF by InMode.This treatment can be used to treat urge incontinence and overactive bladder. It uses technology like Morpheus8V, FormaV, and VTone to treat the condition and lessen the severity of the symptoms. The treatment has a high success rate and is typically considered to be a safer, easier alternative than Botox for overactive bladder. It is believed that the EmpowerRF and Morpheus8 V reduce the nerve signals from the pelvic floor to the bladder, dramatically reducing the Urge Incontinence.

Other Treatment Options

Surgical treatments like InterStim place a small electrical device under the skin to send electrical pulses to the bladder. This very effective surgical is an operative and invasive solution requires a battery replacement every few years. The treatment also requires at least a week of downtime to fully recover. Oral medications can also be used for treatment. However, these medications tend to have a low success rate and can lead to unwanted side effects. The effectiveness of the medication also wears off over time the more you use it.

Ideal candidates for EmpowerRF by InMode

EmpowerRF by InMode is ideal for patients wanting a non-surgical alternative to treat a mild to moderate overactive bladder. Patients who are experiencing urge incontinence caused by pelvic floor dysfunction, aging, or hormonal changes are good candidates for the treatment. Patients should be in good health. Patients experiencing changes caused by menopause or childbirth can also benefit from this pelvic floor physiotherapy in Toronto.

Who should avoid EmpowerRF by InMode?

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not receive EmpowerRF. If you have a severely overactive bladder, non-surgical alternatives may not be effective enough. In extreme cases, surgery may be required to lessen the severity of your condition.

EmpowerRF by InMode Benefits 

EmpowerRF by Inmode is a highly effective treatment that requires little to no downtime. It’s considered non-invasive, and most patients notice results in just two to three treatments. The treatment can also help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor muscles can weaken after childbirth or during pregnancy. When these muscles weaken, it can lead to urinary and fecal incontinence and painful sexual intercourse.

EmpowerRF uses radiofrequency (RF) and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to target specific muscles and tissues. The RF energy targets the deepest layers of skin, boosting collagen production and improving elasticity in the area. There are several different treatments available. Here’s how the three most popular options compare:

• FormaV: This is an RF-based tissue remodeling treatment that helps blood flow. This procedure is designed to target the tissues in the vagina, reducing dryness and improving the tissue’s natural elasticity.
• Morpheus8V: This treatment combines microneedling with RF energy to target the deepest tissue layers, stimulating collagen and boosting immune cell activities. The procedure can help improve skin texture and vaginal laxity and reduce urine incontinence caused by weak muscles.
• VTone: VTone uses electrical stimulation to reduce urinary incontinence and strengthen the vaginal muscle tones.

During your consultation, a specialist will discuss the different RF energy-based treatments available and help decide which option is best for your symptoms. Common conditions treated effectively and non-invasively by the EmpowerRF include:

1. Urinary Incontinence: Stress, Urge and Mixed
2. Vaginal Atrophy; Post menopausal Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, or GSM, characterized by Vaginal Dryness, discharge, pain, urinary tract infections, incontinence and painful intimacy.
3. Vaginal Laxity post-partum
4. Painful Bladder syndrome

EmpowerRF by InMode Process 

EmpowerRF by InMode begins with Morpheus8V. Morpheus8V stimulates collagen production through microneedling and radiofrequency energy. The Morpheus8 V can also reduced the overactive nerve signals to the bladder that give rise to the Urge Incontinence. This helps revive vaginal and pelvic tissues needed for better bladder control. FormaV then uses RF energy to improve circulation and muscle relaxation in the vaginal and vulvar tissues. Lastly, VTone rehabilitates weak pelvic floor muscles through intravaginal electrical muscle stimulation.

Depending on the severity of your condition, you may need a few sessions of EmpowerRF by InMode before you see improvements.

Results and Expectations

Before seeking treatment, schedule a consultation with Dr Willfred Tam, a certified uro-gynecologist at Toronto Plastic Surgeons to discuss your unique concerns, symptoms, and desired goals.

During your initial consultation, Dr. Tam will discuss the condition, the treatment options, the EmpowerRF results and help you set realistic expectations. EmpowerRF provides long-lasting results, but it could take two to three treatments to notice a difference. You’ll also need to schedule regular annual check-ups to maintain the results.

Risks and Side Effects

The EmpowerRF is non-invasive and have very few risks. Minor irritation and spotting can occur in the first 24 hours.

One of the benefits of EmpowerRF is that it’s considered a generally safe, non-surgical, non-invasive office based treatment and side effects are minimal. After treatment, you may notice some temporary swelling in the area. There may also be some mild pain and discomfort in the area. This should subside after a few days.

Cost of EmpowerEF by InMode

The cost of the treatment plan may vary, depending on what wellness center in Canada you visit. The surgeon’s expertise, facility fees, anesthesia, and post-operative care expenses may vary from facility to facility. On average, you can expect to pay around $2000-$3500 for the package of treatments for overactive bladder treatment in Toronto.

Dr. Tam at Toronto Plastic Surgeon has hands-on experience with EmpowerRF by InMode and Botox for these conditions. During your consultation, Dr. Tam, or certified Urogynecologist, cosmetic physician and medical director will sit down with you to discuss the procedure, risks, benefits, pricing and financing options. We provide competitive pricing that includes all post-operative care visits and consultations. During your initial consultation, we’ll provide procedure pricing and financing options at Toronto Plastic Surgeons.

Why Choose TPS?

The team at Toronto Plastic Surgeons is dedicated to providing affordable and effective treatments for urge incontinence and an overactive bladder. During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss your symptoms and develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your needs. Dr. Tam takes a client-first approach and performs all procedures in our state-of-the-art facility. Whether you try Botox or EmpowerRF, we’re here to help.

If you’re looking for vaginal, cervical, and pelvic floor physiotherapy and pelvic floor training in Toronto, Toronto Plastic Surgeons is here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Conclusion: The Power of EmpowerRF by InMode

If you’re struggling with urge incontinence and overactive bladder, EmpowerRF by InMode is a highly effective non-surgical treatment to consider. The treatment has a higher success rate than most other treatments available for an overactive bladder. Most patients also notice a difference after two to three treatments. This treatment is considered more effective than most medications and is less invasive than surgical options.

Why Dr. William Tam?

Dr. William Tam is one of Canada’s only certified uro-gynecologists with experience in EmpowerRF treatments of the vaginal canal, cervix and pelvic floor. Dr. Tam is uniquely positioned as both a board certified and renowned reconstructive and oncologic uro-gynecologic 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.