Will I Need Downtime After EMSELLA® Treatment?

Urinary leakage can be a frustrating and embarrassing issue and often prevents people from enjoying all that life has to offer. For men and women who are looking for a more reliable and long-lasting alternative to incontinence pads – but something more convenient than surgery – EMSELLA treatment may be a fantastic solution. At Mashpee Family Medicine in Mashpee, MA, distinguished board-certified physician and wellness expert Dr. Vimal Patel is proud to help patients regain their confidence and stay drier with nonsurgical EMSELLA treatment for urinary leakage. Use the information below to better understand what you can expect with EMSELLA, including how soon you’ll be able to enjoy your results and if you’ll require any recovery time after treatment.

A weak pelvic floor can lead to urinary leakage

Urinary incontinence, or urinary leakage, has a number of potential causes, one of the most common of which is a weakened pelvic floor. In many cases, the pelvic floor muscles become weak as a result of:

• Pregnancy
• Childbirth
• Natural aging process

Even seemingly innocent issues, like a chronic cough or excessive exercise, can lead to the weakening of the pelvic floor. When this occurs, patients often experience involuntary leakage, particularly with straining, coughing, sneezing, laughing, or jumping. By strengthening the pelvic muscles, these symptoms can be greatly improved.

How does EMSELLA help with urinary incontinence?

EMSELLA is a nonsurgical, noninvasive treatment for urinary incontinence that works to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles through electromagnetic muscle stimulation. During an EMSELLA treatment, which takes about 30 minutes, the pelvic floor muscles are contracted up to 12,000 times, providing much greater efficiency and efficacy than is possible with other methods. After a full round of EMSELLA treatment, which typically includes about 4 – 6 sessions, patients often experience a dramatic improvement in their urinary incontinence symptoms.

Does EMSELLA treatment hurt?

EMSELLA is considered a virtually painless treatment. During the treatment, patients simply sit on the specialized EMSELLA chair, while electromagnetic waves are delivered to the pelvic muscles. There is no need to disrobe, and most patients report only a mild tingling sensation throughout the course of treatment.

Is there any recovery time needed after EMSELLA?

One of the most compelling benefits of EMSELLA treatment is that it is virtually painless, nonsurgical, and requires no downtime. In fact, patients can resume almost all of their normal daily activities – including sexual intercourse and exercise – right after an EMSELLA session, making it one of the most convenient urinary incontinence treatments available today.

How soon does EMSELLA start working?

Some patients experience noticeable symptom relief after just a single EMSELLA session. On average, however, patients can expect to enjoy the full effects of EMSELLA about 4 – 6 weeks after a complete course of treatment. With a healthy lifestyle and routine annual maintenance treatments, patients can stay comfortable, confident, and drier for years to come.

Regain control and confidence with EMSELLA for urinary leakage in Mashpee, MA

If you are tired of leaking through your underwear or having to wear incontinence pads but prefer a gentler, noninvasive alternative to surgery or medications, you may be a candidate for EMSELLA. Take the first step to a drier, more care-free way of life by scheduling your EMSELLA consultation at Mashpee Family Medicine with board-certified physician Dr. Vimal Patel today.