WHAT IS the EMPOWERRF?

The EmpowerRF is our newest in-office (non-surgical) device. It’s earned FDA approval for all of its applications, which were designed to safely and effectively reverse the effects of childbirth, aging and menopause on female anatomy.

EmpowerRF by InMode is the most advanced multi-functional platform delivering excellent women’s wellness therapies. This versatile provides neuromuscular re-education for weak pelvic floor muscles, relief from stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence and pain, improves blood circulation, targets subdermal adipose tissue, and strengthens abdominal muscles.

So what should I know about this magical machine?!

The EmpowerRF has four separate components: FormaV, Vtone, AccuTite, and Morpheus V. Each treatment can be done individually, or they can be combined to handle different problems. All of the procedures are done in the office (zero general anesthesia required). No large incisions. No lengthy downtime. Safe.  

While your results may vary, many patients experience relief from urinary frequency, the frustration of urinary incontinence, improvement in vaginal dryness and laxity. Not only functional improvement, but also cosmetic improvement is possible. Non-surgical tightening of the labia can be achieved, without the scars, downtime, or surgery! The entire mons and introitus can be treated. 

FormaV involves a series of treatments. Each is about 30 minutes. They are scheduled one month apart. The treatment is performed using a flexible but firm pencil-marker sized probe that feels much like a hot stone massage. The treatment applies heat in the form of RF energy to the area, heating it gently. The heat sensitive skin then contracts with time as a result of collagen building in the submucosa. Inside and out can be treated.

Vtone is electrical stimulation of the pelvic and/or vaginal muscles. Each 30 minute session is done with a rigid pickle size probe that stimulates the muscles. Think 30,000 kegels done in 30 minutes. This and Morpheus8 are the only FDA approved non-surgical treatments for stress incontinence. We typically recommend 6 treatments about a week apart, with a maintenance treatment done every 6 to 12 months.

AccuTite can provide a non-surgical labioplasty.  Usually a single one to two hour session is required. AccuTite involves a small probe, the size of thin spaghetti needle. After numbing medicine is placed, the probe is inserted underneath the skin of the labia to heat the tissue.  Tissue temperatures are monitored continuously for safety. Surprisingly, tissue contraction can be seen almost immediately, but full results can take several months. 

Morpheus V is for vaginal skin tightening, and/or the surrounding tissues even including small external hemorrhoids can be treated. The mucosal tissue of the anterior vaginal wall and the surrounding tissue are very thin.  It is treated with a topical anesthetic. Then Microneedling combined with RF energy is applied using a small brush sized appliance. In response, to the heat from the RF energy the tissue  tightens dramatically.  The thin mucosal tissue and  submucosal tissue respond to RF energy – with more vigorous contraction than regular skin. As the anterior vaginal wall is tightened, it lifts the bladder and urethra, decreasing urinary symptoms. Usually Three -  one  hour or so - treatments are required. Each about one month apart. But often, women experience improvement in symptoms after only one or two treatments.   

This improvement in urinary tract symptoms may also be accompanied by similar improvement in vaginal dryness and dyspareunia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recovery? Vtone and FormaV have no downtown.  You will be able to resume normal activities. With MorpheusV there will be some discharge. So a pad is necessary for a few days. Tampons and sex are not advised during that period.

Are the treatments painful? Most patients have little discomfort with the Vtone and FormaV. The Morpheus V and AccuTite are a little spicy. Topical numbing will be first applied. But we also have laughing gas available.With the ProNox,you control the level of sleepiness.

Any other fast facts? There is a TON to get to know about how the EmpowerRF machine can change your life. Some other things to know are: it increases collagen and elastin ◆ it’s performed in the office (30-90min sessions) ◆ it’s tolerable (topical, injectable, and even inhalation/oral medications as needed to handle any discomfort) ◆ and ALL skin types can be safely treated