Treatment of vaginal dryness with hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic injections are an increasingly popular treatment option for vaginal dryness, particularly in situations where other local treatments, such as gels or creams, have not produced satisfactory results. Here's an overview of the indications and reasons why hyaluronic acid injections may be considered in the treatment of vaginal dryness.

Severe or chronic vaginal dryness

Hyaluronic acid injections are often indicated in cases where vaginal dryness is particularly severe or chronic. This may be the case for women suffering from :

• Menopause: during the menopause, falling estrogen levels lead to thinning and reduced hydration of the vaginal mucosa, resulting in persistent dryness.
• Anticancer treatments: Some women who have undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy may develop significant vaginal dryness, due to the effects of these treatments on vaginal tissues.
• Sjögren's syndrome: This autoimmune disease, which affects the fluid-producing glands, can lead to dry vaginal mucous membranes and require more intensive treatments such as injections.

Hyaluronic acid injections can provide significant relief in these cases, rehydrating vaginal tissues more deeply and sustainably than topical treatments.

Failure of topical treatments

When a woman fails to respond to, or experiences insufficient relief from, local treatments such as hyaluronic acid-based gels or creams, injections may be an alternative. They deliver a larger quantity of hyaluronic acid directly into the vaginal tissues, better targeting the most affected areas.

Loss of vaginal elasticity and tone

In addition to dryness, some women also suffer from a loss of elasticity and tone in the vaginal walls. This may be due to age, repeated childbirth or the menopause. Hyaluronic acid can be used to restore moisture and elasticity to vaginal tissues, improving their suppleness and reducing feelings of dryness and discomfort. Injections can have a regenerative effect by stimulating collagen and elastin production in the vaginal walls.

Pain during intercourse

Vaginal dryness can lead to pain during intercourse, known as dyspareunia. If this pain is caused by a lack of moisture in the vaginal tissues, hyaluronic acid injections can help improve comfort and reduce pain by increasing the hydration of the vaginal mucosa. In addition, hyaluronic acid can stimulate repair of tissues damaged by painful intercourse or chronic irritation.

Non-hormonal alternative

Hyaluronic acid injections are a non-hormonal solution for treating vaginal dryness. For women who are unwilling or unable to use hormonal treatments, particularly those with a history of hormone-dependent cancer, hyaluronic acid represents a safe and effective treatment option. Unlike estrogen-based vaginal creams or gels, these injections carry no hormonal risk.

Complementary treatment after vaginal surgery

After a surgical interventionsuch as vaginoplasty or hysterectomy, some women may experience vaginal dryness. Hyaluronic acid injections can be used to improve hydration and support recovery of vaginal tissues, reducing symptoms of dryness and discomfort.

You will be installed in the gynaecological position, as Dr Christelle Santini and her female staff attach great importance to respecting your privacy.

Before any injections, Dr Christelle Santini, surgeon and aesthetic physician, will assess the state of vaginal dryness and determine whether injections are appropriate.

The area to be treated is disinfected with an antiseptic that does not irritate the genital mucosa. Sometimes, a local anesthetic cream may be applied to minimize discomfort during the injections.

Dr Christelle Santini injects hyaluronic acid directly into the vaginal walls using a fine needle. The product gradually spreads, improving vaginal tissue hydration and regeneration.

Paris plastic surgeon Dr Christelle Santini advises you to wait 48 hours to 1 week after injections before having sexual intercourse. This allows the area to stabilize and avoids any potential irritation or infection.

It's best to avoid using tampons, suppositories or other products that may irritate the treated area, as well as sources of excessive heat, such as saunas, steam baths or jacuzzis, for the first week following injections.

Intense physical activity that could lead to excessive sweating or stress on the genital area should be avoided for the first 48 hours.

It is normal to feel slight discomfort, redness or swelling in the first few hours after the injection.

No downtime is required, and you can resume your normal activity as soon as you leave Dr Santini's practice. The effects are felt over 6 to 12 months.

• Immediate results
• No stop planned
• Going home after the session
• Contact anesthesia

What to do before a hyaluronic acid injection to treat vaginal dryness?

• An aesthetic medicine consultation with Dr. Christelle Santini is compulsory to validate the indication and define the areas to be treated. During this consultation, an estimate is also drawn up.
• Stop taking aspirin and anti-coagulants 10 days before treating vaginal dryness with hyaluronic acid injections.

How is a hyaluronic acid injection to treat vaginal dryness performed?

• In the gynaecological position, application of a local anaesthetic to minimize discomfort during injection
• Use of a fine needle to deliver hyaluronic acid directly into vaginal tissue
• The procedure generally takes 15 to 30 minutes
• Resume your normal activity after the injection session

What are the after-effects of treatment of vaginal dryness with hyaluronic acid in Paris?

• After injection, slight swelling or sensations of heat may be experienced, but these effects are temporary.
• No downtime is necessary, but it is advisable to avoid sexual intercourse and sauna or steam bath for a few days. As well as the use of tampons, which can irritate the treated area.
• The patient can resume normal activities immediately after the procedure.
• The effects generally begin to be felt after a few days, with a gradual improvement in the hydration and suppleness of the vaginal mucosa, lasting between 6 months and 1 year.
• It is sometimes advisable to give two injections, one month apart, to reinforce the results.