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By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG
Do you wear urinary pads or diapers? Do you leak when you exercise or sneeze? Aging, childbirth, and menopause can all lead to incontinence. There are many treatments such as surgical procedures, pessary devices, and medications to help cure or reduce incontinence.
There is a new device by BTL called Emsella that makes incontinence treatment as simple as sitting in a chair! The Emsella is a unique chair that patients can simply sit and relax in (fully clothed) and have their pelvic floor significantly strengthened during a 28 minute treatment.
The Emsella chair is being touted as the Kegel throne. Each treatment provides the equivalent of doing over 10,000 kegel exercises. It produces high-frequency vibrations with thousands of contractions per session that tighten the pelvic floor muscles and the bladder. Results can often be noticed as quickly as the first treatment. Most women and men will undergo just six sessions in a full three-week program to restore their pelvic muscle strength. The best part is, 67% of treated patients totally eliminated or decreased the use of hygienic pads, and 95% of treated patients improved quality of life.
Who Is The Right Candidate For BTL Emsella?
BTL EMSELLA™ is a great option for patients of any age who desire solution for urinary incontinence and improvement in their quality of life.
How Long Is The Treatment?
How Many Sessions Do I Need?
Your provider will tailor a treatment plan for you. A typical treatment takes 28 minutes and you will need about 6 sessions, scheduled twice a week.
What Does The Procedure Feel Like?
Is It Painful?
You will experience tingling and pelvic floor muscle contractions during the procedure. The treatment is painless and you may resume daily activities immediately after the treatment.
The following patients should not seek Emsella treatment.
1. Subject is pregnant, planning to get pregnant or within 3 months postpartum;
2. Subject has a pacemaker;
3. Subject has an implant or IUD containing metal (e.g. copper 7);
4. Subject has piercing between the waist and knees and is not willing to remove it before each treatment
To learn more about this technology please go to our website at www.FloridaBladderInstitute.com. Call 239-449-7979 to schedule your Emsella consultation today
Joseph Gauta MD
Dr Gauta is the founder of The Florida Bladder institute located in Naples, FL. He is the first physician in SW Florida to be dual board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery as well as OB/Gyn. The Florida Bladder Institute continually delivers the highest quality of care with compassion, discretion and dignity to their patients. A full array of the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative and surgical techniques are offered. The Florida Bladder Institute is an independent healthcare practice, not employed by a hospital or insurance companies.
Florida Bladder Institute
1890 SW Health Parkway, Suite 205, Naples, Florida 34109
www.FloridaBladderInstitute.com
239-449-7979
