Southern Skin and Wellness is located directly in the heart of the New Orleans CBD.
Treatment plans are individualized and can be combined. What treatment can reasonably address depends on the underlying cause of the symptom, which is why the evaluation comes first. Concerns we evaluate and treat include:
Results vary between patients and depend on the cause of the symptom, the treatment chosen, and whether an underlying medical condition is contributing.
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation uses a dual-wavelength hybrid fractional laser applied to vaginal tissue. The non-ablative wavelength is intended to stimulate collagen and elastin production, and the ablative resurfacing portion to stimulate the mucosal tissue. Patients seek it for changes associated with menopause, aging and childbirth — most often dryness, discomfort during intercourse, and laxity.
Energy-based devices are not FDA-approved for vaginal rejuvenation or for the treatment of vaginal atrophy. Published evidence is limited, and response varies between patients. For women who prefer not to undergo a surgical procedure it is one option among several, and it is not the right first step for every symptom — vaginal atrophy in particular has established treatments worth discussing first.
Most patients who proceed have one to three treatments, roughly four to six weeks apart, followed by an optional yearly maintenance treatment. Each treatment takes a few minutes, and most patients tolerate it without anesthesia. You can resume your regular daily routine afterward, and we ask that you avoid intercourse for 48 hours.
Dr. Lindley will discuss the evidence, the alternatives and the risks with you before you decide.
Also known as the ED injection, the Penile PRF Injection uses platelet-rich fibrin prepared from the patient's own blood, injected into the penis with the aim of improving blood flow and erectile function.
PRF is not FDA-approved for erectile dysfunction. Evidence for it is limited and early. Erectile dysfunction also has causes — cardiovascular, endocrine, neurologic, medication-related — that need identifying rather than injecting, which is why an evaluation comes first.
We perform a standard blood draw and place the sample in a centrifuge to isolate the growth factors, then prepare them into an injectable form. After applying an anesthetic to numb the area, the PRF is administered into specific areas of the penis. Patients can resume normal daily activities afterward.
Response varies considerably between patients. Some notice a change within weeks; some notice none. Dr. Lindley will discuss the evidence, the risks and the alternatives with you before you decide.
The Vaginal PRF Injection uses platelet-rich fibrin prepared from the patient's own blood, injected into vaginal tissue with the aim of addressing dryness, discomfort, arousal and urinary symptoms associated with aging, childbirth and menopause.
PRF is not FDA-approved for these indications. Evidence is limited and early. Urinary incontinence in particular has several distinct causes with established treatments, and it is worth identifying which one you have before considering an injection.
We perform a standard blood draw and place the sample in a centrifuge to isolate the growth factors, then prepare them into an injectable form. After applying an anesthetic, the PRF is administered into specific areas. Patients can resume normal daily activities afterward.
Response varies considerably between patients. Dr. Lindley will discuss the evidence, the risks and the alternatives before you decide.
We also offer oral medications that promote sexual health and treat ED, such as Cialis®, Viagra® and Levitra®, in addition to other prescription medications.
Cialis® is a medication that can treat erectile dysfunction. It is a vasodilator taken orally before sexual activity.
Viagra® works similarly to Cialis® and is designed to treat erectile dysfunction. It is an oral medication that increases blood flow to encourage normal erections, taken before sexual activity as directed.
Levitra® is another oral medication that treats erectile dysfunction and promotes normal erections.
These medications must not be taken with nitrates. Combining them with nitroglycerin or any other nitrate medication — often prescribed for chest pain or heart disease — can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Tell us about every medication you take, including anything taken only occasionally.
Erectile dysfunction also has underlying causes worth identifying rather than only treating, several of them cardiovascular. If you're interested in any of these medications, Dr. Lindley will review your medical history and your current medications and determine whether one of them is appropriate for you.
Whether you simply want to improve your sexual health and wellness or you have some symptoms that are interfering with your quality of life, we can meet with you to discuss your treatment goals and design your individualized treatment plan accordingly.
We have several options to promote sexual health without compromising your overall health. Once we learn more about your medical history and symptoms, we'll recommend the best treatments to enhance your sexual health and wellness safely.
