MonaLisa Touch is a type of noninvasive laser therapy used to treat symptoms of vaginal atrophy, such as vaginal dryness and painful sex. It works by repairing the vaginal tissue, which can become damaged due to a decrease in estrogen levels that occurs during menopause or after childbirth. The procedure involves a healthcare provider using a CO2 fractional laser to deliver thousands of tiny beams of light into the vaginal tissue, which destroys old tissue and stimulates the growth of new blood vessels, collagen, and elastin. This causes the tissue lining to regenerate and repair itself, making sexual intimacy more comfortable. MonaLisa Touch is an alternative to estrogen-based therapies like creams, lubricants, or medication and is ideal for people who either can’t or prefer not to use estrogen therapy as treatment for vaginal atrophy. The procedure is noninvasive, doesn’t require anesthesia, and is performed in a healthcare providers office. The cost of the initial series of vaginal dryness treatment sessions is around $1,800, and women are counseled to return every 12-to-18 months for additional treatments, which cost $500 each. MonaLisa Touch is not a cosmetic procedure and is not meant to tighten the vagina or give it a more youthful appearance.