Vaginal tightening treatment without surgery uses energy to stimulate collagen in the vaginal wall. Dr Sin Yong's G Lift uses a fractional CO2 laser (LCLR®) directed at the mucosa and introitus, for laxity and dryness after childbirth or around menopause. It does not strengthen the pelvic floor muscles or correct prolapse, which are checked first at a private examination.
Vaginal tightening in Singapore: what the G Lift is and how it works
"Vaginal rejuvenation" covers everything from laser to surgery. The G Lift is the non-surgical part: Dr Sin Yong's feminine wellness protocol, in which a fractional CO2 laser is directed at the vaginal mucosa and introitus for laxity and dryness after childbirth or around menopause. It is performed by him on Orchard Road, privately, without anaesthesia. It does not strengthen the pelvic floor or correct prolapse, which are checked first and referred where needed.
MonaLisa Touch and the G Lift: the device and the protocol
The G Lift is built around the MonaLisa Touch, a fractional CO2 laser from DEKA with a vaginal probe. The laser delivers micro-ablative columns to the mucosa, with untreated tissue left between them to support healing, intended to stimulate collagen and support tissue quality in laxity and in post-menopausal or post-partum changes. It is not a surgical tightening and does not treat prolapse. The course is planned individually at consultation.
How LCLR® works
- Thermal collagen remodelling: controlled thermal energy reaches the deeper tissue layers, where it prompts new collagen and elastin. An acute contraction of collagen is followed by a gradual remodelling response as new collagen matures.
- Mucosal restoration: by increasing blood flow and cell turnover, the treatment aims to support the thickness and moisture of the vaginal lining, for the dryness, burning and irritation associated with atrophy.
- Structural support: the process is directed at the vaginal wall and its connective-tissue support. It does not strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which are assessed separately.
What the G Lift is directed at
| Concern | What the G Lift is directed at | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Vaginal laxity | Mucosal tone and the structural support of the vaginal canal, where tissue has been overstretched by childbirth or ageing | Considered after examination excludes prolapse and muscle weakness |
| Atrophy and dryness | The thickness and lubrication of the vaginal lining, with the aim of improving comfort | How much changes varies between individuals |
| Mild urinary leakage | Collagen in the tissues that support the bladder, without surgery | Leaking has several causes, so each is assessed privately and some are referred |
| Discomfort during intercourse | Mucosal integrity and collagen structure | Results vary and are discussed realistically at consultation |
Who vaginal tightening suits, and who should wait
The G Lift tends to suit women with a feeling of vaginal laxity after childbirth or with ageing, or with dryness and discomfort linked to thinning of the lining around menopause, whose examination shows no prolapse, infection or other cause needing treatment first, and who accept that results vary.
| Your situation | What usually happens |
|---|---|
| Laxity or dryness after childbirth or around menopause, with a normal examination | Tends to suit |
| Pregnancy | Not performed; treatment waits |
| Breastfeeding | Suitability is discussed first |
| Active vaginal or urinary infection, including a herpes outbreak | Treated first |
| Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or an unresolved abnormal cervical screening result | Investigated first |
| Pelvic mesh or implants, or recent pelvic surgery or radiotherapy | Assessed individually |
| Prolapse or another structural problem | Referred to a gynaecologist or urogynaecologist |
| Leaking with an unclear cause, or pelvic floor muscle weakness as the main problem | Urinary or pelvic floor assessment first |
| Symptoms after some cancer treatments | Considered after examination, with the oncologist involved where relevant |
Women whose main problem is pelvic floor muscle weakness, prolapse or leaking of unclear cause tend to respond poorly, because laser energy acts on the vaginal tissue and not on those problems.
Which vaginal tightening treatment: laser, pelvic floor exercises or surgery?
The appropriate treatment depends on which structure has changed: the vaginal lining and its collagen support, the pelvic floor muscles, or the position of the pelvic organs. These overlap in how they feel, and they are treated differently.
| Option | What it does | What it cannot do | Tends to suit |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Lift (fractional CO2 laser, LCLR®) | Directs thermal energy into the vaginal mucosa and introitus to stimulate collagen in the vaginal wall and its lining | Strengthen the pelvic floor muscles or correct prolapse | Laxity from loss of tissue tone, and dryness, once examination has excluded other causes |
| Vaginal moisturisers and lubricants | Improve surface comfort and reduce friction | Change the thickness of the lining or laxity | Mild dryness and discomfort during intercourse |
| Prescribed vaginal oestrogen | Supports the lining where thinning is driven by low oestrogen | Address looseness from stretched tissue; needs a doctor's assessment and prescription | Menopausal dryness in women for whom hormones are appropriate |
| Pelvic floor muscle exercises | Strengthen the muscles that support the bladder, vagina and bowel, usually guided by a women's health physiotherapist | Change the quality of the vaginal lining | Stress leakage and pelvic floor weakness after childbirth; a first step that laser does not replace |
| Vaginoplasty or surgical repair, by referral | Tightens the vaginal canal or repairs the supporting tissues surgically | Be a non-surgical option | Prolapse or structural change; referred to a gynaecology specialist |
CO2, erbium and radiofrequency: how the energy options differ
Fractional CO2 lasers, at 10,600 nm, are absorbed by water and work in a micro-ablative pattern; the G Lift uses this approach. Erbium:YAG lasers, at 2,940 nm, are absorbed even more strongly by water. IntimaLase, a Fotona protocol, uses erbium energy in a non-ablative mode to heat the vaginal wall without removing its surface, and a related protocol, IncontiLase, is applied mainly to the front wall for stress leakage. Radiofrequency devices heat the vaginal wall through electrical resistance rather than light. None strengthens the pelvic floor or corrects prolapse, and choice depends on whether the lining is thin and dry, mainly lax, or both.
Vaginoplasty vs laser vaginal tightening
Vaginoplasty is an operation that tightens the canal by removing or repairing tissue, under anaesthesia, carried out by a gynaecology specialist; it is not performed at this practice. Laser acts on tissue quality without incisions. Where surgery is what is needed, the patient is referred after examination.
What vaginal laser cannot do
Vaginal laser acts on the vaginal lining and its connective tissue, not on muscle. It cannot strengthen the pelvic floor, correct prolapse, or change anatomy the way surgery does. It does not treat leakage from other causes, such as an overactive bladder.
- "Vaginal laser strengthens the pelvic floor muscles." Pelvic floor strength is assessed and managed separately, usually with physiotherapy.
- "The G Lift is the same as vaginoplasty." The G Lift is non-surgical and works on tissue quality, whereas vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes anatomy.
The evidence also needs to be read plainly. Most published studies of energy-based vaginal treatment are small, and sham-controlled trials have produced mixed results. In 2018 the US FDA cautioned against marketing energy-based devices for vaginal rejuvenation, stating that safety and effectiveness had not been established for those uses. Results vary between individuals, and that is said at consultation rather than after it.
Risks, side effects and when to call
A light sensation of vibration or warmth is usual during treatment. Afterwards some women notice temporary redness, mild discharge, spotting, irritation or tenderness, which is reviewed. Uncommonly, infection, a burn, scarring or discomfort during intercourse can occur, and symptoms such as dryness or leaking may not change.
- Heavy bleeding or bleeding that does not settle
- Fever, foul-smelling discharge or increasing pelvic pain
- Burning or pain on passing urine that worsens
- Severe or worsening pain during activity or at rest
- New leaking, or a sensation of bulging in the vagina
What to expect: consultation, treatment and aftercare
- Private consultation and examination. Dr Sin Yong evaluates your concerns, medical history and goals, and examines to exclude prolapse, infection and other causes.
- A written plan and quote. Including how the treatment fits with any other care advised, and the option of no treatment.
- Treatment. Laser energy is delivered with a vaginal probe. No anaesthesia is required; the sensation is usually a light vibration, and comfort is checked throughout.
- Review. The collagen response develops gradually. The course, any maintenance and its timing are set at review according to how you respond.
Before you book: what to bring
- Your most recent cervical screening result. An abnormal or overdue result is investigated before any vaginal laser is planned.
- Any gynaecology, urology or pelvic floor records, including scans, operative notes, mesh or implants, and physiotherapy reports.
- A list of every medicine, including blood thinners, hormonal therapy and vaginal oestrogen.
- Your pregnancy and breastfeeding status, including a planned pregnancy.
- A short note of your symptoms: laxity, dryness, discomfort, leaking, bulging or bleeding, and when each began.
- Your childbirth history, including any instrumental delivery or tears.
- Your questions.
Vaginal products, douching and intercourse are avoided as advised before the visit, so that the examination is not clouded. The consultation process page explains how the visit is structured.
Aftercare
- Expect mild discharge or tenderness; keep the area clean and dry.
- Avoid tampons, douching and vaginal products unless advised, and use gentle, fragrance-free external hygiene products.
- Avoid intercourse until advised at review, and avoid swimming, hot baths, saunas and strenuous exercise while the tissue settles.
- Call for heavy bleeding, fever, foul-smelling discharge, increasing pelvic pain, or burning on passing urine that worsens.
What decides the fee
The fee for the G Lift depends on:
- The areas treated.
- The laser parameters and consumables used.
- The number of passes planned.
- Whether it is combined with another treatment.
A written quote is given at consultation after a private examination, and the consultation also decides whether the treatment is advised at all, or whether pelvic floor therapy, medical treatment or referral is the more suitable first step. See how fees are quoted.
How Dr Sin Yong approaches vaginal tightening
Dr Sin Yong has a dedicated interest in feminine wellness laser treatment, particularly through the postpartum transition and menopause. As an international speaker for DEKA, CLASSYS and ILOODA, he works with laser, radiofrequency and focused ultrasound techniques and is invited to share his clinical expertise with other physicians. He examines and treats every patient personally, and consultations are private and confidential.
His approach starts with the examination, not the laser. He separates laxity from loss of tissue tone, which the G Lift is directed at, from pelvic floor weakness and prolapse, which it is not. Where the problem is structural, or leaking has an unclear cause, the next step is pelvic floor physiotherapy or a specialist referral rather than treatment here.
“Laxity is a tissue-quality issue; treatment addresses the tissue, not the anatomy.”
Dr Sin Yong
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the G Lift the same as vaginoplasty?
No. Vaginoplasty is an operation that tightens the vaginal canal by removing or repairing tissue, with anaesthesia and a surgical recovery. The G Lift is non-surgical: laser energy is directed at the vaginal wall to stimulate collagen, without incisions. Where surgery is what is needed, for example for prolapse, Dr Sin Yong refers the patient to a gynaecology specialist.
Is MonaLisa Touch the same as vaginal tightening laser?
MonaLisa Touch is the DEKA fractional CO2 device most often meant by that phrase. Other clinics use erbium or RF devices under similar names; the mechanism and depth differ. Dr Sin Yong uses the MonaLisa Touch within the G Lift protocol.
Is the G Lift treatment painful?
No anaesthesia is required. The sensation is described as a light vibration. How it feels varies between individuals, and comfort is checked during the procedure, which is performed on an outpatient basis.
Can the G Lift treat vaginal laxity?
It can be considered after examination. The LCLR® fractional laser is used for vaginal laxity caused by loss of mucosal tone, commonly after childbirth or with natural ageing. Dr Sin Yong examines first to exclude prolapse or muscle involvement before treatment.
Is vaginal laser an alternative to oestrogen cream for dryness?
For some women it can be used alongside or instead of vaginal oestrogen, particularly those who cannot or prefer not to use hormones. Moisturisers, lubricants and prescribed vaginal oestrogen remain standard options for dryness, and the choice is discussed at consultation, with your gynaecologist or oncologist involved where relevant.
What are the side effects of vaginal laser treatment?
Most effects are mild and short-lived: temporary redness, swelling, a warm or sore sensation, and light discharge or spotting. Less commonly, infection or prolonged discomfort can occur. Dr Sin Yong examines first to exclude infection and other causes, and advises on aftercare and when to resume sexual activity.
Who is not suitable for the G Lift?
Active infection, undiagnosed bleeding, pregnancy, and prolapse that needs a gynaecological assessment. Dr Sin Yong refers on when the problem is structural rather than tissue quality.
How much does vaginal tightening treatment cost in Singapore?
The fee depends on the areas treated, the laser parameters and consumables, the number of passes planned and whether it is combined with another treatment. A written quote is given at consultation after a private examination, and the consultation decides whether the G Lift is advised at all. Figures are not quoted in advance because each plan is individual.
References
- Salvatore S et al. A 12-week treatment with fractional CO2 laser for vulvovaginal atrophy: a pilot study. Climacteric, 2014.
- Gao L et al. Fractional carbon dioxide laser improves vaginal laxity via remodeling of vaginal tissues in Asian women. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022.
- Photiou L et al. Review of non-invasive vulvovaginal rejuvenation. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020.
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vaginal atrophy): symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic.
- US FDA safety communication on energy-based devices for vaginal rejuvenation, as circulated by Medsafe, New Zealand, 2018. medsafe.govt.nz
Medically reviewed by Dr Sin Yong, MBBS (NUS), MRCS (Edinburgh) · Last updated 23 October 2026 · Editorial policy
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