diVa® Aftercare

After your diVa^® vaginal therapy treatment, please follow these instructions:

The diVa laser vaginal therapy treatment creates outcomes based on the aggressiveness of the treatment considering your gynecologic concerns, the health of your vaginal mucosa, and your individual healing ability. Due to this, patient response can vary after a treatment. Erythema (redness) and possibly edema (swelling) are the desired responses within a few minutes after completion of the procedure. The degree of the responses and length of healing time will increase with the depth and coverage of the procedure.  

Post-Treatment Care

• Spotting may occur. This can last for a few hours to 12 hours depending on the treatment depth. Immediately after treatment, you will be given a pad to wear.
• Pinkish colored discharge may occur. This can last for a few hours to 72 hours depending on the treatment depth.
• The treatment area may be extremely warm for 12-24 hours after the treatment. Cold compresses or ice packs may provide comfort during this time.
• Immediately after treatment, swelling is common and expected. Use of a cold compress or ice pack help relieve the swelling.
• If an antiviral is prescribed for you, continue to take as directed.
• You may return to your normal daily routine, including showering.
• Wear cotton underwear during the day, no thongs. At night, sleep without panties to let the area breathe.
• You should refrain from sexual intercourse, vaginal penetration, douching or use of tampons for a period recommended by your provider or until spotting or discharge has stopped.
• Some patients experience a sunburn or chaffed sensation for a few days. A thin layer application of Aquaphor can alleviate this sensation.
• Some patients experience mild cramping up to 24-48 hours. Post treatment discomfort may be relieved by over the counter oral pain relievers; i.e. Extra Strength Tylenol or prescribed pain medication if ordered by the provider.
• Itching may be experienced during the healing phase. Oral Benadryl or other antihistamine may help itching (Benadryl may cause drowsiness). DO NOT scratch the treated area as scarring complications can occur.
• If itching is not relieved by the antihistamine or if the itching is intense, then please call the office. Itching can occur even 2 weeks after the procedure.
• When showering in the next few days, it is recommended to avoid getting shampoo or harsh cleansers directly on the treated area.
• Gentle use of bath tissue is recommended to reduce any sensitivity to the area.

There may be some slight degree of swelling immediately post treatment; however, if you have excessive swelling or any of the following signs of infection, you should contact the office immediately. Signs of infection include:

• Drainage – looks like pus
• Increased warmth at or around the treated area
• Fever of 101.5 or greater
• Extreme itching

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 585.244.1010 during our business hours of Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 8am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-4pm. If you have an urgent issue after hours, you may call 585.258.4851 to reach the physician on-call.