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.
- The G Lift is a non-surgical protocol using fractional CO2 laser (LCLR®) directed at the vaginal mucosa and introitus.
- It is used for laxity and dryness after childbirth or around menopause, and some women ask about mild urinary symptoms.
- Suitability is decided at a private examination that excludes prolapse, infection and other causes first.
- It does not strengthen the pelvic floor muscles or correct prolapse, and is not a substitute for surgery where surgery is indicated.
- Dr Sin Yong, an aesthetic physician, examines and treats personally; gynaecology or urogynaecology assessment is advised where needed.
- Vaginal Rejuvenation Singapore — The G Lift Protocol
- What the G Lift Treats
- The Science — How LCLR® Works
- Treatment Protocol
- Which vaginal tightening treatment is appropriate: laser, pelvic floor exercises or surgery?
- Vaginal laser options compared: CO2 vs erbium lasers such as IntimaLase
- Who it suits, who should wait, who is referred on
- What happens, step by step
- Risks, side effects and when to call
- Aftercare
- Before you book
- What determines the fee
- Myths we hear in clinic
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Treatments
- What it is
- G Lift: a non-surgical feminine wellness protocol
- Energy used
- Fractional CO2 laser (LCLR®) directed at the vaginal mucosa and introitus
- Concerns assessed
- Laxity, dryness, intimate discomfort and mild urinary symptoms
- Anaesthesia
- Not required; usually felt as a light vibration
- Recovery
- Varies between individuals; discussed at consultation
- Before treatment
- Private examination to exclude prolapse, infection and other causes
Vaginal Rejuvenation Singapore — The G Lift Protocol
Dr Sin Yong has a dedicated interest in feminine wellness laser treatment, focusing on helping women regain their strength and vitality — particularly through the postpartum transition and menopause. As an international speaker for DEKA, CLASSYS and ILOODA, Dr Sin Yong works with laser, RF and HIFU techniques and is invited to share his clinical expertise with other physicians internationally.
Within aesthetic medicine this area is often described as women’s wellness or feminine wellness — non-surgical treatments concerned with vaginal laxity, dryness and comfort, including after childbirth or around menopause. The G Lift is Dr Sin Yong’s feminine wellness protocol. Consultations are private and confidential, and suitability is assessed individually.
The G Lift Protocol utilises LCLR® (Laser Collagen Lipo Remodelling), a technology that reaches the deeper tissue layers where collagen is stimulated. The number of sessions is planned individually at consultation.
What the G Lift Treats
Life's milestones — childbirth and menopause — lead to physiological changes many women experience in silence. The G Lift Protocol addresses each concern directly:
A feeling of looseness due to overstretched tissues from childbirth or the natural ageing process. LCLR® is directed at the mucosal tone and structural support of the vaginal canal — the primary goal of vaginal tightening treatment in Singapore.
Thinning of mucosal walls and decreased lubrication — causing irritation, itching and discomfort. G Lift works to improve moisture by supporting the thickness and lubrication of the vaginal lining, with the aim of improving comfort; how much changes varies between individuals.
Involuntary leaking during sneezing, laughing or exercise. Some women ask about this at consultation. The G Lift works by stimulating collagen to support the surrounding tissues, without surgery. Because leaking can have several different causes, Dr Sin Yong assesses each situation privately and will advise whether the G Lift is appropriate or whether another approach or referral would serve you better.
Pain or loss of sensation during intercourse impacting confidence and relationships. G Lift is directed at mucosal integrity and collagen structure, which may help with discomfort during intercourse; results vary and are discussed realistically at consultation.
“Laxity is a tissue-quality issue; treatment addresses the tissue, not the anatomy.”
— Dr Sin Yong
The Science — How LCLR® Works
Thermal Collagen Remodelling
LCLR® delivers controlled thermal energy deep into the tissue layers, stimulating fresh collagen and elastin production in the deeper tissue layers. The acute thermal contraction of collagen is followed by a slow-release collagen response continuing over weeks.
Mucosal Restoration
By increasing blood flow and cell turnover, the treatment works to improve moisture and support the thickness of the vaginal lining, improving mucosal tone. The aim is mucosal renewal, to help with the dryness, burning and chronic 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. The treatment acts in two phases — acute collagen contraction, followed by progressive remodelling as new collagen matures.
What Recovery Involves
No scalpels, no stitches, no anaesthesia required. Many women return to their daily routines soon afterwards; recovery varies, and Dr Sin Yong advises on when to resume sexual activity.
Treatment Protocol
Dr Sin Yong evaluates your specific concerns, medical history and goals. Every woman's journey is unique — the consultation determines whether the G Lift is appropriate and how it is planned.
LCLR® laser energy is delivered with precision. No anaesthesia is required. The sensation is a light vibration. Comfort is checked throughout, and the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis.
Laser energy is directed at the vaginal mucosa and its structural support. The collagen remodelling response develops over subsequent weeks.
Typically a planned course, followed by maintenance. The course and the maintenance interval are set at review.
- A 12-week treatment with fractional CO2 laser for vulvovaginal atrophy: a pilot study — Climacteric (Salvatore S et al.), 2014.
- Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Improves Vaginal Laxity via Remodeling of Vaginal Tissues in Asian Women — Journal of Clinical Medicine (Gao L et al.), 2022.
- Review of non-invasive vulvovaginal rejuvenation — Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (Photiou L et al.), 2020.
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vaginal atrophy): Symptoms and causes — Mayo Clinic.
Medically reviewed by Dr Sin Yong · Updated 5 October 2026
Which vaginal tightening treatment is appropriate: laser, pelvic floor exercises or surgery?
The appropriate vaginal tightening 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.
Laser treatment such as the G Lift acts on the vaginal wall, directing thermal energy into the mucosa to stimulate collagen. It is considered where looseness reflects loss of tissue tone, often after childbirth or around menopause, and where dryness comes with it. Pelvic floor muscle exercises, usually guided by a women's health physiotherapist, strengthens the muscles that support the bladder and vagina, and is a first step for stress leakage. A laser does not replace it.
Prolapse, where the bladder, uterus or bowel bulges into the vaginal wall, is a structural problem that energy-based treatment does not correct. It is referred to a gynaecology specialist, as are requests for surgical tightening. That is why the G Lift begins with a private examination. The evidence for laser in laxity is still developing, and results vary between individuals.
| Option | What it does | What it cannot do | Typical recovery | Who it 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 | Does not strengthen the pelvic floor muscles or correct prolapse | Temporary redness, mild discomfort or light discharge; advice is given on when to resume sexual activity | Laxity from loss of tissue tone and dryness, after childbirth or around menopause, once examination has excluded other causes |
| Vaginal moisturisers and lubricants | Improve surface comfort and reduce friction where the lining is dry | Do not change the thickness of the lining or laxity | Not a procedure | Mild dryness and discomfort during intercourse |
| Prescribed vaginal oestrogen | Supports the vaginal lining where thinning is driven by low oestrogen | Does not address looseness from stretched tissue; requires a doctor's assessment and prescription, and is discussed with an oncologist where relevant | Not a procedure | Dryness and irritation linked to menopause in women for whom hormones are appropriate |
| Pelvic floor muscle exercises (physiotherapy) | Strengthens the muscles that support the bladder, vagina and bowel, usually guided by a women's health physiotherapist | Does not change the quality of the vaginal lining | Not a procedure; relies on regular practice over time | Stress urinary leakage and pelvic floor weakness after childbirth |
| Surgical repair or vaginoplasty (referred on) | Surgically tightens the vaginal canal or repairs the supporting tissues | Is not a non-surgical option and involves an operation | Set by the operating specialist | Prolapse or structural change beyond energy-based treatment; Dr Sin Yong refers these patients to a gynaecology specialist |
Vaginal laser options compared: CO2 vs erbium lasers such as IntimaLase
The two laser families used for vaginal laxity and dryness are fractional CO2 and erbium:YAG, and they differ mainly in how they deliver heat to the vaginal wall. Both aim to prompt a collagen response in the lining and the tissue beneath it; neither strengthens the pelvic floor muscles or corrects prolapse.
Fractional CO2 lasers, at 10,600 nm, are absorbed by water in the tissue and work in a microablative pattern: narrow columns of the lining are vaporised and heated, with untreated tissue left between them to support healing. 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, heating the vaginal wall without removing its surface, with the aim of tissue contraction and remodelling. A related Fotona protocol, IncontiLase, is used for stress urinary leakage.
Choice depends on the main complaint and the examination: whether the lining is thin and dry, mainly lax, or both. Most published studies of both 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 this is discussed openly at a private consultation.
| Option | Energy | How it acts on the vaginal wall | What it cannot do | Points discussed at consultation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractional CO2 laser (the G Lift) | 10,600 nm CO2 laser in a fractional pattern | Microablative columns in the lining with surrounding heat, to prompt collagen remodelling | Strengthen the pelvic floor muscles or correct prolapse | Temporary redness, discomfort or light discharge; when to resume sexual activity; examination first |
| Non-ablative erbium:YAG (such as IntimaLase) | 2,940 nm Er:YAG in a non-ablative mode | Heats the vaginal wall without removing its surface, aiming at tissue contraction and remodelling | Correct prolapse or replace pelvic floor exercises | Warmth or mild discomfort; the evidence base; examination first |
| Erbium:YAG for stress leakage (such as IncontiLase) | 2,940 nm Er:YAG in a non-ablative mode, applied mainly to the front vaginal wall | Heats the tissue that supports the bladder neck | Treat leakage from other causes, such as an overactive bladder | The cause of leakage is assessed first; pelvic floor physiotherapy remains a first step |
| Radiofrequency vaginal devices | Radiofrequency current rather than laser | Heats the vaginal wall and vulval tissue through electrical resistance | Correct prolapse or strengthen the pelvic floor muscles | The evidence is still developing; discussed alongside laser options |
Who it suits, who should wait, who is referred on
Tends to suit
- A feeling of vaginal laxity after childbirth or with ageing
- Dryness or discomfort linked to thinning of the vaginal lining around menopause
- Women whose examination shows no prolapse, infection or other cause needing treatment first
- Those who want a non-surgical option and accept that results vary
Better to wait
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, until suitability is discussed
- Active vaginal or urinary infection until it is treated
- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding until it is investigated
Referred on
- Prolapse or other structural problems, to a gynaecologist or urogynaecologist
- Leaking with an unclear cause, for urinary or pelvic floor assessment
- Pregnancy
- Active genital or urinary tract infection, including a herpes outbreak
- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or an unresolved abnormal cervical screening result
- Pelvic organ prolapse that needs assessment first
- Pelvic mesh or implants, assessed individually
- Recent pelvic surgery or radiotherapy, assessed individually
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.
What happens, step by step
- Private consultation and examination to exclude prolapse, infection and other causes
- Written plan and quote, including how the treatment fits with any other care advised
- Treatment day: fractional CO2 laser (LCLR®) delivered with comfort checked throughout
- Review, with course and maintenance decisions set at that visit
Risks, side effects and when to call
A light sensation of vibration or warmth is usual during treatment. Afterwards some women notice 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. Because laser energy acts on tissue and not on muscle, it cannot strengthen the pelvic floor or correct prolapse. Response varies between individuals, and advice on when to resume sexual activity is given at consultation, so a private examination always comes first.
- 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
Aftercare
First 24 hours
- Expect mild discharge or tenderness and keep the area clean and dry
- Avoid tampons, douching and vaginal products unless advised
First week
- Avoid intercourse until advised at review
- Avoid swimming, hot baths and strenuous exercise while the tissue settles
Sun
- Sun exposure to the treated area is not usually relevant; avoid heat such as saunas until advised
Skincare
- Use gentle, fragrance-free external hygiene products until advised
When to call
- Heavy bleeding, fever, foul-smelling discharge or increasing pelvic pain
- Burning or pain on passing urine that worsens
Before you book
- Declare all medicines, including blood thinners, hormonal therapy and vaginal oestrogen
- Tell us if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Bring your most recent cervical screening result and any gynaecology or urology records
- Avoid vaginal products, douching and intercourse as advised before your visit
- Note any symptoms such as leaking, bulging, pain or bleeding, and any previous pelvic surgery or implants
What determines the fee
The fee for the G Lift depends on the areas treated, the laser parameters and consumables used, 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 also decides whether the treatment is advised at all, or whether pelvic floor therapy, medical treatment or referral is the more suitable first step.
How quotes work at this practice: how we quote.
Myths we hear in clinic
Laser acts on the vaginal lining and its connective tissue, not on muscle, so pelvic floor strength is assessed and managed separately.
The G Lift is non-surgical and works on tissue quality, whereas vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes anatomy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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