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VIVEVE

Viveve Laser

A non-surgical vaginal care device that delivers radiofrequency (RF) inside the vagina

Viveve is a non-surgical vaginal care device that delivers monopolar radiofrequency (RF) inside the vagina.

RF stimulation promotes collagen production, increases vaginal lubrication and restores firmness. It is a device for treating vaginal laxity, cleared by the US FDA and Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), and CE-marked in Europe. It takes about 50 minutes and needs no anesthesia. You can go home the same day and get back to daily life straight away.

The Viveve radiofrequency vaginal care device used at UROGYN Woman Clinic

Why UROGYN uses Viveve for vaginal care

It is one of the devices used for vaginal tightening and vaginal care. RF stimulation promotes collagen production, increases vaginal lubrication and restores firmness.

CHECKLIST

We recommend Viveve if

  • you feel your vagina has become loose
  • you feel your sensation has weakened
  • you cannot reach orgasm
  • you would rather avoid vaginal tightening surgery
  • you have vaginal dryness or atrophy
  • you experience pain during sex

VIVEVE

Before and after

  1. Before Viveve
    Before
    After Viveve
    After

Loved by women

Viveve

  1. Diagram showing that Viveve is a device for treating vaginal laxity, cleared by the US FDA and Korea's MFDS and CE-marked in Europe

    A device for treating vaginal laxity

    A device for treating vaginal laxity, cleared by the US FDA and Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), and CE-marked in Europe

  2. Diagram showing Viveve delivering energy deep into and across a wide area of the vaginal tissueConventional methodViveve technologyWide, deep treatment bulk heating

    Deeper and wider

    Delivers energy deeper and over a wider area

  3. Diagram showing how the Viveve cooling system cools the surface while delivering energyTemperature

    Cooling system

    Its cooling system means the procedure can be done without anesthesia

  4. Diagram showing firmness increasing over time after ViveveVaginal laxity / elasticityBefore childbirthBefore treatment1 month3 months6 months1 yearGradually returning toward the pre-childbirth stateVaginal tightening effect* Source: Journal of Women's Health (2013)

    Firmness that builds over time

    Firmness that keeps building as time goes on

Why choose UROGYN

UROGYN Woman Clinic: experienced in Viveve

  • Tailored to your vaginal condition, age, menopausal status and more
  • Tailored to your concerns and the results you want
  • A wide range of vaginal care devices, put to full use
  • Attentive care that protects your privacy

At a glance

Duration
About 50 min
Anesthesia
Not needed
Hospital stay
Same-day discharge
Recovery
Back to daily life straight away

Learn by video

Viveve on video

Viveve introduction video (1)An interview released by the manufacturer of Viveve, in which a woman from outside Korea describes her experience of the treatment (with Korean subtitles).
Viveve introduction video (2)An interview with a Korean woman who chose Viveve for vaginal laxity. She explains, in Korean, how she came to look for a non-surgical option.

AFTERCARE

After your Viveve procedure

  1. After 24 hours

    You can have sex after 24 hours.

    You can have sex 24 hours after the procedure. If you had a laser procedure and an injection procedure together, please avoid sex for about 3 to 4 days.

  2. One week

    You may have discharge or a feeling of dryness for a week.

    • You may have some temporary discharge for a week, and occasionally a feeling of dryness for a week.
    • Occasionally, symptoms similar to vaginitis may appear, but these settle after a week. (If the discomfort continues, please contact the clinic.)
    • Exercise is fine, but we recommend waiting a week before drinking alcohol.

  3. 1–3 months

    The effects appear one to two months after the procedure.

    With Viveve, the effects appear after 1 to 3 months; with Revive (ISIS), they appear after 1 to 2 months.

  4. Daily life

    Please follow this advice in daily life.

    Avoiding hot and cold baths for 2 weeks will help you get better results.

  5. Call us if

    Please call the clinic if you have a strong feeling of heat, chills, itching, pain, swelling, hives or similar symptoms.

    If you have any other questions, please call the clinic or add the UROGYN Woman Clinic KakaoTalk channel, and we will reply to you in a one-to-one chat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Viveve?
Viveve is a non-surgical vaginal care device that delivers monopolar radiofrequency (RF) inside the vagina.
How does it work?
It is one of the devices used for vaginal tightening and vaginal care. RF stimulation promotes collagen production, increases vaginal lubrication and restores firmness.
Do I need anesthesia?
No. Its cooling system means the procedure can be done without anesthesia.
Is it an approved device?
Yes. It is a device for treating vaginal laxity, cleared by the US FDA and Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), and CE-marked in Europe.
How long does it take, and how long is recovery?
It takes about 50 minutes and needs no anesthesia. You can go home the same day and get back to daily life straight away.
Who is it recommended for?
We recommend it if you feel your vagina has become loose, feel your sensation is weak, cannot reach orgasm, feel vaginal tightening surgery is too much for you, have a dry or atrophied vagina, or feel pain during sex.
When can I have sex after the procedure?
You can have sex 24 hours after the procedure. If you had a laser procedure and an injection procedure together, please avoid sex for about 3 to 4 days.
I have discharge after the procedure. Is that normal?
You may have some temporary discharge for a week, and occasionally a feeling of dryness for a week.
What if I get symptoms similar to vaginitis after the procedure?
Occasionally, symptoms similar to vaginitis may appear, but these settle after a week. If the discomfort continues, please contact the clinic.
When can I exercise and drink alcohol?
Exercise is fine, but we recommend waiting a week before drinking alcohol.
When can I use a sauna or take a bath?
Avoiding hot and cold baths for 2 weeks will help you get better results.
Which symptoms mean I should contact the clinic?
Please call the clinic if you have a strong feeling of heat, chills, itching, pain, swelling, hives or similar symptoms.
When do the effects appear?
With Viveve, the effects appear after 1 to 3 months; with Revive (ISIS), they appear after 1 to 2 months.

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Before your surgery or procedure

Results and recovery times vary from person to person. Side effects such as swelling, bruising, pain, infection and pigmentation may occur at the treated area. We decide on the method only after a thorough consultation and examination. Please discuss the details with your doctor at your appointment.

Medically reviewed byObstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Kim Kwan-soo, Director