How to Stop Bladder Leaks (Part 2)

What Types of Plastic Surgery Does Insurance Cover?

Will Insurance Cover Plastic Surgery?

More people than ever are getting plastic surgery to look and feel their very best. One the first question we are asked by patients at our Birmingham cosmetic surgery practice is “Will Insurance Cover Plastic Surgery?” The answer depends upon the type of surgery you are having, as well as the reasons you are having it.

If a plastic surgery procedure is considered “purely cosmetic” (with no medical benefit), health insurance will typically not cover the procedure. However, there are a dozen or so cosmetic surgeries that insurance policies may cover if certain conditions are met. If a patient can prove medical necessity, all of the surgeries listed below may be at least partially covered by insurance.

“Nose Job” Surgery

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, may be covered by your insurance in cases where the nose’s structure makes it difficult to breathe. An example of this is a deviated septum, which can cause many health problems like pain, nosebleeds, and obstruction of nostrils.

Eyelid Lift Surgery

Blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift, can be done on the upper and lower eyelids, and for both cosmetic and medical reasons. If it can be shown that the surgery falls into the latter category, your insurance may cover it.

One common medical reason for blepharoplasty is when extra skin puts too much weight on the eyelid, causing obstruction of vision. Insurance may also cover an eyelid lift when vision is impaired by muscles of the upper eyelid stretching too much over time. If insurance coverage is sought, you will likely have to provide medical documentation from an eye doctor.

Ear Reshaping Surgery

Though less common than eyelid surgery, Otoplasty, or ear reshaping surgery, can similarly be covered if the anatomy of the ear impairs hearing. Various anatomical conditions pertaining to position and proportion of the ear can interfere with hearing.

Mole Removal Surgery

Some people love their Moles, also referred to as “beauty marks.” Others prefer they be removed. If a mole is deemed “suspicious,” pre-cancerous, or cancerous by a doctor, insurance typically covers the removal procedure.

Having a mole removal done by a board certified plastic surgeon ensures that there is minimal or no scarring, and that you are not left with any disfigurement.

Breast Surgery

Typically most breast procedures, including augmentation (implants), lifts, and reductions, are considered cosmetic, and therefore not covered by insurance. In cases where the breast surgery is deemed reconstructive (as opposed to solely cosmetic), insurance typically covers all or part of it. An example of this would be following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. In fact, 1998 legislation mandated that insurance cover not only reconstruction of the removed breast, but also for work on the remaining breast for symmetry purposes.

Another reason some insurance companies may cover breast surgery is for relief of severe discomfort. Breast reduction procedures, and possibly a breast lift, would be two such examples. The weight of some women’s breasts may cause back, neck, and shoulder pain and could warrant medically necessary surgery. As with any insurance claim, sufficient documentation of the condition must be supplied by the woman’s doctors and health care providers. At AMAE Plastic Surgery we do not accept insurance for breast reduction surgery.

Other Plastic Surgery Procedures Covered by Insurance

Other cosmetic procedures that insurance will sometimes cover include, but aren’t limited to, tummy tucks, butt lifts, bunion removal, and varicose veins removal. Again, the most important criteria is that these surgeries are deemed medically necessary and/or are used for pain relief. For the best information about insurance coverage, it’s always best for policyholders to contact their insurance companies directly – and then check with our office to see if we accept insurance for the desired procedure.

Best Plastic Surgery – Birmingham, MI

If you’re interested in seeing what plastic surgery procedures might be covered by your insurance, you may call us at 248-335-7200 to speak with our caring and informative office staff.

With over 7,000 plastic surgery procedures to his name, board-certified Dr. M. Azhar Ali is an outstanding Birmingham area plastic surgeon, who offers experienced, compassionate care to all patients. If your procedure is one for which we accept insurance, we will work with your insurance company and make every effort to help you obtain coverage for your medically necessary plastic surgery.

Which Vaginal Tightening Treatment is Best ?

July 22, 2018/in Bladder Leakage, Geneveve, Vaginal Tightening /by admin

Comparing Treatments for Vaginal Tightening –

Vaginal looseness – which occurs after childbirth or as a result of age or menopause – affects millions of women. Vaginal laxity can interfere with sexual intimacy as well as cause embarrassing bladder leakage.

There are many different types of treatment for this condition. So how does a woman know which is the best one?

Renowned Birmingham board certified plastic surgeon firmly believes that the Geneveve™ non-surgical radiofrequency vaginal tightening procedure is the superior vaginal tissue & muscle rejuvenation treatment.

In this article we compare the various vaginal tightening procedures, so you can make an informed decision that will restore your sexual health and eliminate embarrassing bladder leakage.

Kegel Exercises for Vaginal Tightening

Most gynecologists begin to address vaginal looseness by suggesting Kegel exercise to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

While “Kegels” can indeed be helpful to a limited extent, they only improve muscle tone. They do NOT remedy the loss of elasticity in the vagina’s soft tissue that rests over the muscle and contributes to vaginal laxity.

Additionally, who wants to have to do vaginal exercises everday, when a single Geneveve radiofrequency treatment can accomplish the same results in one 30 minute treatment?

Hormone Therapy for Vaginal Tightening

Many doctor’s prescribe hormone replacement therapy for post menopausal women to replace the estrogens that their body is no longer producing.

However the synthetic estrogen commonly used in hormone replacemnet therapy should only be used for short-term therapy because it has been linked to serious medical risks such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

While estrogen does stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the vaginal tissue, its risks may outweigh the benefits in the long run. Especially when a single, safe Geneveve radiofrequency treatment can accomplish the same collagen productoin in the vagina without the risks.

Surgical Vaginal Tightening: Vaginoplasty

Vaginoplasty is a surgery that tightens the vaginal wall at the entry point to the vagina. Anesthetic is administered and incisions are made on the inside of the vagina. Recovery time is typically two weeks.

Although vaginoplasty is a safe and fairly “routine” surgery when performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Ali, any surgery comes with risks including scarring, infection and reaction to anesthesia. Additionally, vaginoplasty can cost up to $9,000 and is typically not covered by health insurance as it is usually considered an elective procedure.

Geneveve radiofrequency treatments acheive the same vaginal tightening with no surgery, no anesthetic and no downtime at only a fraction of the cost of vaginoplast surgery.

Laser Vaginal Tightening

There are a number of laser treatments available for vaginal rejuvenation, including: DiVa, Femilift, MonaLisa Touch, Juliet, and IntimaLase.

Laser treatments insert a small laser in the vagina to heat the tissue. Unlike Geneve there is NOT a cooling component, so anesthetic must be used with laser vaginal treatments.

Additionally, multiple laser treatment sessions are required – while only a single Geneve treatment is typically needed.

Side effects of laser treatments may include cramping and spotting – and patients usually have to apply a healing cream and abstain from sex for several days. With Geneve there are no side effects and you may resume sexual intimacy immediately.

Radiofrequency Vaginal Tightening Treatments

There are various treatments available that use radiofrequency, including Geneveve, ThermiVa and Ultra Femme 360 – so it is important to choose the best one.

For example, the Ultra Femme 360 treatment requires three separate visit, while Geneve typically only requires a single 30 minute treatment. In fact Geneve is the only radiofrequency procedure that only needs one session to acheive full results.

And, because Geneve only requires one treatment it ends up being less expensive than other multi-treatment radio frequency regimens.

Additionally, most radiofrequency treatments require anesthetic, have side effects of cramping and/or spotting, and patients must abstain from sex for at least 2 days.

Geneveve treatment is superior becaue it uses a patented cryogen-cooling to protect the vaginal tissue, so no anesthetic is needed. There is no cramping, no spotting, no aftercare cream, and normal activity (including intimacy) may be resumed immediately with no downtime.

Vaginal Tightening Treatments – Birmingham, MI

For all of the reasons stated above, renowned Birmingham MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has determined that Geneveve is by far the best vaginal tightening and rejuvenation treatment to offer his patients. Whether you are suffering from embarrassing bladder leakage, or a frustrating loss of vaginal tightness and sexual sensation, Geneve is a life changing procedure.

Call Dr. Ali today for a consultation to see how Geneveve vaginal tightening and rejuvenation can improve your life!

Vaginal Tightening & Rejuvenation Statistics

July 22, 2018/in Bladder Leakage, Geneveve, Vaginal Tightening /by admin

Vaginal Tightening & Rejuvenation Statistics –

Affordable radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation can stop bladder leaks & improve sexual intimacy with just one 30 minute treatment!

Geneveve™ is a non-surgical vaginal tightening procedure that uses radiofrequency to rejuvenate vaginal tissue & muscles. It is an affordable, painless, one-time procedure performed in our state-of-the-art Birmingham medical office, that only takes 30 minutes. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.

In this article we share with you some interesting facts and statistics about vaginal rejuvenation treatments.

How Many Women Suffer from Vaginal Laxity?

Most women suffer in silence, due to the personal nature of vaginal looseness or laxity, with 83% of doctors stating that vaginal laxity is under-reported.

88% of doctors surveyed report that vaginal laxity is the number 1 physical change occurring after a vaginal delivery

40% of women are experience vaginal laxity (looseness) that results in a loss of sexual sensation

An estimated 50% of postmenopausal women are affected by vaginal dryness and irritation (“dyspareunia”)

How Many Women Suffer from Bladder Leakage?

One in three women are affected by the type of bladder leakage called “stress urinary incontinence” that causes women to release urine when they laugh, cough, sneeze, exercise or exert themselves.
Stress urinary incontinence affects an estimated 25-30 million women worldwide.

About 55% of women who had a previous vaginal childbirth delivery may exhibit symptoms of stress urinary incontinence .

What are the Top 5 Conditions Geneve Vaginal Tightening Can Treat?

Stress urinary incontinence (leaks after you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise)

Urge incontinence (strong or sudden need to urinate)

Looseness / laxity of the vaginal wall

Dyspareunia (vaginal dryness) & lack of lubrication during sexual activity

Lack of sensation & sexual desire

What Long Term Benefits of Geneve Have Studies Proven?

Improvement of arousal and/or orgasm was reported by 9 out of 10 Geneveve patients

83% of women treated with Geneveve experienced an improvement in bladder leakage

NO serious adverse effects were seen in Geneveve patients in clinical studies

Pilot clinical trials conducted in the U.S. and Japan showed sustained vaginal tightening at 12 months post treatment

Vaginal Tightening & Rejuvenation FAQs

July 22, 2018/in Bladder Leakage, Geneveve, Vaginal Tightening /by admin

Vaginal Tightening & Rejuvenation FAQs (Part 1)

Gentle, affordable Geneveve radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation can stop bladder leaks & improve sexual intimacy with just one 30 minute treatment! It is a non-surgical vaginal tightening procedure that rejuvenates vaginal tissue, nerves & muscles. It is an affordable, painless, procedure performed in our Detroit Area medical office. There is no downtime, and you will see vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.

In this article we answer your Frequently Asked Questions about Vaginal Tightening.

What Causes Vaginal Laxity or Looseness?

Most women experience some vaginal changes as a result of pregnancy and childbirth, weigth gain, hormonal changes, menopause and aging. All of these factors can lead to a loss of collagen, causing the vagina to lose its strength and structure and become “loose” or “lax”. In as many as 40% of women this looseness of the vaginal canal results in a loss of sexual pleasure – as well as loss of confidence in intimate situations.

What Causes My Bladder to Leak?

There can be many cause of bladder leakage – by among the most common is a condition called “Stress Urinary Incontinence.” This is the medical term for urinating or “peeing” a little when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise or otherwise exert yourself.

Stress incontinence happens when the muscles and tissues around the opening of the bladder become weakened. There are a number of reasons why these muscles lose strength, including: weight gain, injury, pregnancy, vaginal childbirth, hormone changes and aging.

When pressure is suddely applied against the bladder – from coughing, laughing, exercising, etc. – the opening doesn’t stay closed, and urine leakage happens.

How Does Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Work?

The Geneveve procedure applies heat to targeted areas of the vagina using radiofrequency. This stimulates collagen production, which helps to strengthen and thicken the muscles and tissues in the walls of the vagina.

As a result of the thickened and strengthened vaginal tissue, the vagina feels tighter. This not only increases sexual sensation and reduces dryness, but also helps stop embarrassing bladder leakage.

How is the Geneveve Vaginal Tightening Treatment Performed?

A small wand is inserted inside the vagina to deliver gentle pulses of radiofrequency energy that stimulate the body’s own collagen production. It is a non surgical procedure – so there is no incision, no stiches, no scarring.

How Many Vaginal Tightening Treatments Will I Need?

Most women require only a single 30 to 45 minute Geneveve vaginal tightening treatment.

Does the Geneveve Vaginal Tightening Treatment Hurt?

No. Radiofrequency energy simply heats the deeper vaginal tissue. The treatment also includes a cooling process that ensures the application is comfortable and painless.

How Much Recovery Time Will I Need?

None! There is no downtime after Geneveve vaginal rejuvenation. You can return to your normal activities immediately following your treatment, including exercise. There will be no visible signs of the procedure, as well as no changes in vaginal odor or discharge.

Dr. Ali typically recommends that you only wait 48 hours after your treatment before having any type vaginal penetration. This will allow your vaginal tissue to begin the collagen restoration process.

How Soon Will I See Results after my Vaginal Tightening Procedure?

You will begin to notice vaginal improvement within the first few weeks after treatment. As your body’s collagen production increases, your results will continue to improve over time. Within 6 to 12 weeks most women experience maximum improvement in vaginal sensitivity, tightness and bladder control.

Is There Anyone Who Cannot Have Geneveve Vaginal Tightening Treatments?

Because there are no side effects or interactions, almost all women are good candidates for Geneveve Vaginal Tightening Treatments. However, women who have a pacemaker or defibrillator may not have Geneveve procedures due to the radiofrequency that is used.

Does Health Insurance Cover Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation?

In many cases your insurer may consider vaginal rejuvenation an elective procedure, so it may not be covered. However, in cases where a patient has a medical diagnosis – such as a moderate or severe pelvic prolapse or stress urinary incontinence – your insurance company may consider the treatment medically necessary and cover it.

Our staff will work with your insurance company to pursue any insurance coverage that may be available.

Is Financing Available for Vaginal Rejuvenation?

Yes! If your insurance does not cover your vaginal tightening procedure, we have a variety of easy and convenient 3rd party financing options. CLICK HERE to learn more.

40% of women experience vaginal looseness that causes loss of sexual sensation.
1 in 3 women experience bladder leakage when they laugh, sneeze, or workout.
50% of women suffer from vaginal dryness and irritation after menopause.

Vaginal Tightening Improves:

Vaginal Looseness & Loss of Sensation
Vaginal Dryness and Irritation
Urinary Incontinance (Bladder Leakage)
.

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Improve Intimacy with Vaginal Rejuvenation

July 22, 2018/in Front Page Posts, Geneveve, Vaginal Tightening /by admin

Improve Sexual Intimacy with Vaginal Tightening –

Affordable radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation can improve sexual intimacy with just one 30 minute treatment!

Geneveve™ is a non-surgical vaginal tightening procedure that uses radiofrequency to rejuvenate vaginal tissue & muscles. It is an affordable, painless, one-time procedure performed in our Oakland County medical office, that only takes 30 minutes. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.

How Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Works

Most women experience some vaginal changes as a result of pregnancy and childbirth, weigth gain, hormonal changes, menopause and aging. All of these factors can lead to a loss of collagen, causing the vagina to lose its strength and structure. In as many as 40% of women this looseness of the vaginal canal results in a loss of sexual pleasure – as well as loss of confidence in intimate situations.

Thanks to state-of-the-art radiofrequency technology, modern vaginal rejuvenation procedures can rebuild and renew this weakened collagen- restoring sexual health and wellbeing without surgery.

How Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Works

Most women don’t talk about this extremely personal problem – and many wrongly assume that they must just learn to live with it. But new, non-surgical Geneve treatments can actually remedy this problem with a single 30 minute procedure in our Birmingham, MI medical office.

The Geneveve procedure applies heat to targeted areas of the vagina using radiofrequency. A small probe is inserted inside the vagina to deliver gentle pulses of energy that stimulate collagen production – virtually “remodelling” the vagina. The treatment also includes a cooling process that ensures the application is comfortable and painless.

The body’s own collagen then strengthens and thickens the vaginal tissue. As a result, the vagina feels tighter, improving sexual sensation as well as decreasing vaginal dryness and irritation. As an added bonus, Geneveve Vaginal Tightening also decreases any bladder leakage resulting from vaginal tissue weakeness.

What to Expect after Geneveve Vaginal Tightening

Only one 30 minute Geneve treatment is needed for most women. It is performed in the comfort of our discreet, state-of-the-art Birmingham, MI medical office under the supervision of renowned Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali.

Because Geneve is a non-surgical procedure, no anesthetic is needed and there is no incision or scarring. There is also no downtime – and you can resume your normal activities immediatly, including exercise and sexual intimacy.

You will begin to notice vaginal improvement within the first few weeks after treatment. As your body’s collagen production increases, your results will continue to improve over time. Within 6 to 9 weeks most women experience maximum improvement in vaginal sensitivity, tightness and bladder control.

40% of women experience vaginal looseness that causes loss of sexual sensation.
1 in 3 women experience bladder leakage when they laugh, sneeze, or workout.
50% of women suffer from vaginal dryness and irritation after menopause.

Vaginal Tightening Improves:

Vaginal Looseness & Loss of Sensation
Vaginal Dryness and Irritation
Urinary Incontinance (Bladder Leakage)
.

Schedule a Geneveve Consultation

Stop Bladder Leakage with Vaginal Tightening

July 22, 2018/in Bladder Leakage, Geneveve, Vaginal Tightening /by admin

Stop Bladder Leakage with Vaginal Tightening –

Affordable radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation can stop bladder leaks (and improve sexual intimacy) with just one 30 minute treatment!

Geneveve™ is a non-surgical vaginal tightening procedure that uses radiofrequency to rejuvenate vaginal tissue & muscles. It is a painless, one-time treatment performed in our Birmingham medical office, that only takes 30 minutes. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement & fewer leaks in just a few weeks.

How Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Stops Bladder Leaks

What Causes “Stress Urinary Incontinence”

“Stress Urinary Incontinence” is the medical term for urinating or “peeing” a little when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise or otherwise exert yourself. It can be extremely embarrassing and very inconvenient to experience these sudden and unexpected “leaks”… especially at work, at the gym or when out with friends.

Stress incontinence happens when the muscles and tissues around the opening of the bladder become weakened. There are a number of reasons why these muscles lose strength, including: weight gain, injury, pregnancy, vaginal childbirth, hormone changes and aging.

When pressure is suddenly applied against the bladder – from coughing, laughing, exercising, etc. – the opening doesn’t stay closed, and urine leakage happens.

If left untreated Stress Urinary Incontinence typically worsens and the leaks become larger and/or more frequent.

How Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Works

Most women don’t talk about this extremely personal problem – and wrongly assume they must learn to live with it. But a new, non-surgical 30 to 45 minute treatment can actually stop Stress Urinary Incontinence – enabling you to enjoy your life without worrying about embarrassing bladder leaks.

The Geneveve procedure applies heat to targeted areas of the vagina using radiofrequency. A small probe is inserted inside the vagina to deliver gentle pulses of energy that stimulate collagen production – virtually “remodelling” the vagina. The treatment also includes a cooling process that ensures the application is comfortable and painless.

The body’s own collagen production, helps to strengthen and thicken the muscles and tissue surrounding the bladder and in the walls of the vagina. As a result, the vagina feels tighter and embarrassing bladder leakage decreases. As an added bonus, sexual sensation is also improved and vaginal dryness and irritation also decreases.

What to Expect after Geneveve Vaginal Tightening

Only one 30 to 45 minute Geneveve treatment is needed for most women. It is performed in the comfort of our discreet, state-of-the-art Birmingham, Mi medical office under the supervision of renowned Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali.

Because Geneveve is a non-surgical procedure, no anesthetic is needed and there is no incision or scarring. There is also no downtime – and you can resume your normal activities immediately, including exercise and sexual intimacy.

You will begin to notice vaginal improvement within the first few weeks after treatment. As your body’s collagen production increases, your results will continue to improve over time. Within 6 to 9 weeks most women experience maximum improvement in vaginal sensitivity, tightness and bladder control.

40% of women experience vaginal looseness that causes loss of sexual sensation.
1 in 3 women experience bladder leakage when they laugh, sneeze, or workout.
50% of women suffer from vaginal dryness and irritation after menopause.

Vaginal Tightening Improves:

Vaginal Looseness & Loss of Sensation
Vaginal Dryness and Irritation
Urinary Incontinence (Bladder Leakage)
.