V Shot for Female Urinary Incontinence

1. V Shot: A Breakthrough Treatment for Female Urinary Incontinence in Scottsdale Urinary incontinence is a distressing condition that affects millions of women. While often linked to childbirth or menopause, this embarrassing problem can strike at any age due to various factors like obesity, chronic coughing, or neurological disease. Thankfully, with advanced treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, women no longer have to endure life with incontinence silently.

2. One such treatment, a procedure called the V Shot, harnesses the power of one's platelets to promote revitalization in the tissues surrounding the urethra and bladder. As a leader in anti- aging therapies in Scottsdale, R3 Anti-Aging uses the V Shot to treat stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence with great success. Keep reading to learn more about this life-changing procedure. What Is Urinary Incontinence? Incontinence, commonly defined as the inability to control bladder function, comes in different forms with various root causes. Some types are: •Stress urinary incontinence: Leakage with physical activity like coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise. Often caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles from childbirth or menopause. Approximately 25% of women experience this type. •Urge urinary incontinence: Sudden, strong urge to urinate followed by leakage before making it to the bathroom. May be caused by overactive bladder or neurological damage. Estimates range from 12-17% of women. •Mixed urinary incontinence: Symptoms of both stress and urge types are present. Affects approximately 10% of women. •Overflow incontinence: Associated with bladder outlet obstruction, this occurs when the bladder remains full but cannot empty due to a blockage. •Functional incontinence: Caused by physical or cognitive impairments like limited mobility or dementia that hinder toilet access. This embarrassing problem is often underreported due to embarrassment and social stigma. However, treatments are available to restore continence and quality of life, as the V Shot demonstrates. How PRP Therapy Works Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, utilizes a patient's blood components to revitalize tissues and accelerate healing. During a routine blood draw, platelets—the cells responsible for clotting—are filtered from whole blood and then injected where needed. Platelets contain powerful growth factors like platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF). These biologically active molecules promote cellular repair and regeneration by: •Stimulating angiogenesis (blood vessel formation) •Activating stem cells for tissue remodeling •Enhancing collagen production •Increasing elastin production •Reducing inflammation

3. When injected in proximity to the pelvic floor and bladder support tissues, PRP induces robust healing to strengthen the structures most often compromised with incontinence. Numerous studies confirm PRP's remarkable usefulness for orthopedic injuries and anti-aging treatments. But it's also proving effective for urinary incontinence, as demonstrated at R3 Functional Medical in Scottsdale, Arizona. How the V Shot Procedure Works After a blood draw to obtain PRP, Dr. Christine Petrocelli at R3 Functional Medical performs a straightforward in-office therapy using local anesthetic. Here's a closer look at the steps involved: 1.Anesthetic injection: A topical cream is applied to numb the urethra opening, and then a small amount of local anesthetic is injected around the area for deeper penetration and a longer duration of relief. 2.PRP injection: Six to eight milliliters of autologous PRP solution is slowly instilled around the vaginal outlet, bladder neck, and pelvic floor muscles to target key structures involved in continence. 3.Post-procedure care: Patients rest comfortably for 30 minutes before resuming normal activities. Mild soreness may occur but resolves within 48 hours. Sexual activity may be resumed after one week. 4.Short recovery: Most patients notice an immediate improvement in symptoms, while others begin noticing benefits over 2-6 weeks as tissues completely remodel with increased collagen and blood flow. 5.Long-term relief: Studies show PRP treatments provide lasting relief for 75-95% of incontinence cases for over 12 months, with many patients remaining symptom-free for years. Maintenance treatments may be administered in 1-2 year intervals depending on each patient's situation and needs. By harnessing our innate healing response, PRP therapies have revolutionized the management of many conditions. For female urinary incontinence, the V Shot offers a minimally invasive solution with enduring results. V Shot Success Story: Rebekah's Experience At age 41, mother of two from Goodyear, AZ, Rebekah G. was profoundly distressed by her condition. "After having my second child six years ago via emergency C-section, I started leaking every time I lifted my toddler or coughed, sneezed, or laughed too hard. I wore panty liners daily and lived in constant fear of an 'accident.'" Unlike Kegels or bladder training exercises, which provided little relief, Rebekah's urologist recommended PRP therapy. "The V Shot changed my life. Within one month, I only had minor spotting where I had oceans of leakage before. At my three-month checkup, Dr. Petrocelli said my pelvic muscles were restructured, and I've been 100% dry since! It was a lifesaver for my self-esteem and marriage."

4. Who Candidates for the V Shot? While vaginal atrophy and incontinence often coincide during menopause, the V Shot effectively treats a wide range of cases: •Postpartum and post-childbirth incontinence from pelvic muscle or connective tissue damage. •Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) from bladder infections or inflammation. •Damage from pelvic organ prolapse, hysterectomy, or other female pelvic surgeries. •Symptoms persist after standard therapies like Kegels, bladder training, pelvic floor physical therapy, or surgical procedures. •Neurogenic incontinence is caused by spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or stroke affecting bladder control. Experts estimate 25-45% of women suffer from some form of incontinence, often enduring it privately due to embarrassment. But by empowering women with effective solutions, we can restore confidence and quality of life. Comprehensive Anti-Aging Care with R3 in Scottsdale Whether as a standalone treatment or part of a larger plan, specialists at r3antiaging customize care according to each patient's unique needs and goals. In addition to gold standard PRP therapies like the V Shot, they also offer: •Bioidentical hormone replacement: Safely relieves symptoms of low estrogen or testosterone through natural formulations. •Nutritional and lifestyle counseling: Focusing on diet, fitness, stress management, sleep habits, and more to support a balanced lifestyle. •ThermiVa and FemiLift: Non-surgical rejuvenation of delicate vaginal tissues using radiofrequency (ThermiVa) or ultrasonic waves (FemiLift) for enhanced tightness and lubrication to reverse signs of aging. •Votiva Plasma: Utilizing a concentrated form of PRP blended with natural amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and other compounds specifically for vaginal atrophy and urinary incontinence. •BOTOX® and dermal fillers: Minimally invasive facial enhancements that lift facial contours and diminish wrinkles via neurotoxin or structural volume restoration. •IV therapy: Delivering essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants plus hydration for collagen and elastin production when oral intake may not suffice. With comprehensive care, women in Scottsdale find not only relief but true rejuvenation through non-surgical and natural means. By working to restore balance from within, patients experience renewed health, vitality, and confidence. V shot for urinary incontinence in Scottsdale

5. For Scottsdale-area women seeking non-surgical stress incontinence therapy, r3 Anti-Aging & Wellness at 3605 North Scottsdale Road suite 103 offers the V shot PRP vaginal rejuvenation treatment. r3 Anti-Aging is committed to women’s pelvic health and specializes in PRP therapies to help rebuild structural integrity and support in pelvic tissues and muscles. Dr. Jill Smith and NP April Lee are highly trained providers specializing in anti-aging, hormonal, and sexual health concerns of women. They meticulously perform each V-shot treatment with sterile precautions in a comfortable, calming medical spa setting. Through PRP, growth factors directly target weakened tissues to stimulate collagen deposition and tightening for restored continence. Rather than intrusive and lasting surgeries, the V shot offers Scottsdale women an equally effective option through their body's innate regenerative abilities. No hospitalization, anesthesia risks, or protracted physical therapy is needed. And the treatment provides symptom relief for stress incontinence as well as potential enhancement of vaginal health, desire, and function - all accomplished with a single office visit. r3 Anti-Aging's PRP specialists can determine a patient's candidacy, and answer questions about V shot procedures and expected results. Financing options are available, and most insurance companies will cover medically necessary incontinence therapies. Call 833-732-4464 to schedule a consultation and learn if the V shot can help restore bladder control in an empowering, non- evasive way.