The changes that come with childbirth, menopause, or simply time are common, rarely talked about, and often quietly affecting. Dryness, laxity, discomfort, and minor bladder leaks are not things you have to accept as inevitable. FemTouch is a non-surgical, non-hormonal laser treatment designed to address them.
At Palm Beach Cosmetic Surgery, Jaclyn performs FemTouch treatments and handles these consultations with the discretion they deserve, giving you a candid read on whether the treatment actually fits what you're experiencing.
FemTouch is a fractional CO2 laser treatment for vaginal health, delivered through a small probe that applies gentle laser energy along the vaginal wall to stimulate new collagen and tissue. It is used to address vaginal dryness, laxity, discomfort, and mild stress urinary incontinence, without surgery and without hormones. Each session takes only a few minutes, requires no anesthesia, and has essentially no downtime. A series of two to four sessions, spaced about a month apart, is typical.
Most pages list the benefits. Fewer help you decide whether this is the right answer for what you are experiencing. Before you book, it helps to be clear on a few things.
What specifically is bothering you. Vaginal dryness, a feeling of laxity, discomfort during intimacy, and light bladder leaks when you cough or exercise are different concerns, even though FemTouch can help with several of them. Naming your top concern helps your provider set realistic expectations for it specifically.
Whether this is a comfort and quality-of-life goal. FemTouch is best understood as a treatment for comfort, tissue health, and quality of life. Framing it that way, rather than as a cosmetic or purely sexual treatment, leads to a more useful, honest conversation about what it can do for you.
Your medical history. Because this is a women's health treatment, your gynecologic history genuinely matters. Recent or current infections, certain conditions, pregnancy, and your menopausal status all shape whether and how the treatment is done. Be ready to talk openly; your provider has these conversations every day.
That results build over a series. This is not a one-and-done treatment for most people. The collagen and tissue changes develop over a series of sessions and continue afterward. Patience and completing the recommended series are part of getting the result.
These are the questions Jaclyn will ask during your consultation. Having early answers makes the visit more productive and the result more aligned with what you actually want.
FemTouch is powered by the Lumenis AcuPulse, the same fractional CO2 laser platform used for facial skin resurfacing, adapted for women's health with a specialized probe. (If you have read our CO2 resurfacing page, the underlying idea is the same: controlled laser energy that stimulates the body to rebuild tissue.)
During treatment, a thin, sterilized probe is gently inserted, then slowly withdrawn while rotating to apply fractional laser energy in a full pattern along the vaginal wall. The laser creates tiny, controlled micro-points in the lining that prompt the body's natural healing response, stimulating new collagen and the regeneration of healthier, thicker, better-lubricated tissue from within. It is non-hormonal, which makes it an option many women consider when they cannot or prefer not to use estrogen-based treatments. The treatment itself takes only minutes and is typically described as causing mild pressure rather than pain.
A FemTouch plan is multifaceted.Your goals, the number of sessions, and your timeline depends on your concerns and your body, not on a default the provider prefers.
FemTouch is used for several related but distinct concerns. Being clear about your priority shapes the plan and the expectations set around it:
| CONCERN | WHAT FEMTOUCH AIMS TO DO |
|---|---|
| Vaginal dryness | Stimulate tissue that supports more natural lubrication |
| Laxity | Encourage collagen to thicken and firm the vaginal wall |
| Discomfort with intimacy | Improve tissue health, moisture, and elasticity |
| Mild stress urinary incontinence | Support the tissue around the urethra to reduce minor leaks |
| Menopausal tissue changes | Address atrophy-related thinning and dryness without hormones |
It is worth being candid here: FemTouch is best suited to mild-to-moderate concerns. Significant prolapse, more serious incontinence, or structural issues may need a gynecologic or surgical evaluation instead, and our team will tell you if that is the case rather than treating something the laser is not designed to fix.
Most people are advised to complete a series of two to four sessions, spaced roughly a month apart, to give the tissue time to respond and rebuild between treatments. Some women notice improvement after the first one or two sessions, but completing the planned series is how the result is built and sustained.
Treatments like this work best when expectations are honest. FemTouch is a real option for genuine quality-of-life concerns. It is not a cure-all, and a good provider will be clear about what it can and cannot do for you.
The tissue changes are meaningful but not permanent. Your body continues to age and change. Many women choose a periodic maintenance session down the line to sustain their results. Whether and when to do that is a conversation for after you have completed your initial series and seen how you respond.
FemTouch works best when expectations match what it can do. It stimulates tissue health, moisture, elasticity, and support, and it can reduce mild stress urinary incontinence. It does not correct significant prolapse, it does not replace surgical repair where that is needed, and it is not a treatment for serious incontinence on its own.
You are likely a good candidate if:
FemTouch may not be the right choice for you if:
During your consultation, Jaclyn will assess your concerns and history honestly and tell you if a different path, including a gynecologic referral, would serve you better. The goal is the right answer for your health, not simply a treatment to sell.
Most pages gloss over the experience. Here is what actually happens, with the understanding that everyone's comfort and response differ.
Before your appointment. Your provider will confirm you are a good candidate, which may include a check to rule out active infection. You will be advised on any preparation specific to your situation.
During the treatment (a few minutes). No anesthesia is needed. A thin, sterilized probe is gently placed and slowly rotated and withdrawn to treat the full vaginal wall. Most women describe a sensation of mild pressure or warmth, similar to a routine vaginal exam, rather than pain.
The first 24 hours. There is essentially no recovery, and most women return to normal daily activity right away. The standard guidance is to avoid intercourse for about 24 hours and to skip direct heat. Utilize hot baths, saunas, hot tubs for the first day so the tissue settles. Some women notice mild spotting or discharge briefly; this is normal.
Over the following weeks. As collagen rebuilds, tissue gradually becomes thicker, more elastic, and better lubricated. Improvement continues between sessions, which is why the treatments are spaced about a month apart.
Completing the series. The full benefit comes from completing the recommended two to four sessions. Many women notice change after the first one or two, with results continuing to develop after the series is done.
FemTouch is a well-tolerated, minimally invasive treatment with a strong safety profile in trained hands. That said, it is a real medical treatment, and you deserve to know the considerations.
The single most important step you can take is choosing an experienced, medically supervised provider who will assess your concerns honestly and refer you elsewhere if FemTouch is not the right fit.
Pricing depends on the number of sessions in your recommended series and the specifics of your treatment plan. Because the right plan varies from one person to the next, the most accurate number comes from a consultation rather than a generic figure.
FemTouch is generally considered an elective treatment and is typically not covered by insurance. Palm Beach Cosmetic Surgery offers financing through CareCredit on 48- or 60-month terms, and your consultation will include a clear breakdown of costs based on your specific plan, with no obligation to proceed.
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Jaclyn performs Palm Beach Cosmetic Surgery's FemTouch treatments. She is a dual-certified Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian with extensive advanced training in aesthetic and women's wellness treatments. She earned her Master's degree in Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University and her Bachelor's degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Keiser University, and is certified by both the NCCPA and CDR. Patients consistently describe her as warm and thorough, someone who explains every step and keeps these conversations comfortable and private.
