ThermiVa Treatment: Definition, Benefits and Procedure

Can we get personal? Many women feel uncomfortable in their most delicate and sensitive areas: the vagina and labia. They may be embarrassed to talk about their problems, unaware that there are treatments available to restore comfort and confidence. If you’re suffering from uncomfortable symptoms in your feminine areas because of aging, pregnancy, or childbirth, come into Diehl Plastic Surgery and talk with Dr. Diehl about your concerns. The changes you’ve experienced are normal and very treatable with a non-surgical option called ThermiVa®.

Common Feminine Complaints and What to Do About Them

Are you having problems “down there”? Change is a constant in a woman’s body and sometimes those changes lead to uncomfortable and unexpected symptoms in a woman’s most intimate areas. After pregnancy or hormonal changes many women report:

  • Stress urinary incontinence (urine leakage)
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Painful intercourse
  • Relaxed vaginal tissues
  • Stretched out or sagging labia
  • Decreased sexual function

These changes can have a major impact on how a woman feels about herself. Urinary incontinence can make exercise difficult and laughter stressful. Sexual changes can leave a woman feeling anxious in the bedroom and can affect relationships. These changes are serious and deserve proper attention.

At Diehl Plastic Surgery, we treat these concerns and others with ThermiVa®. We are pleased to offer this non-surgical option for vaginal rejuvenation to women in the Raleigh and Chapel Hill, NC areas.

What Is ThermiVa®?

ThermiVa® is an FDA-approved treatment for vaginal rejuvenation. It uses radiofrequency energy to gently heat vaginal and vulvar tissues to build collagen and gently tighten the internal and external tissue. The ThermiVa® device is a specially shaped wand that can treat feminine tissues both inside and outside of the vagina.

There are many benefits to ThermiVa® including:

  • Tightening of the vaginal opening and canal.
  • Reduction of sagging labia.
  • Tightening of the vulva.
  • Improved skin tone of feminine areas.
  • Improved lubrication and less vaginal dryness.
  • Increased sensitivity that may lead to easier, stronger orgasms.
  • Less urinary incontinence.

These treatment benefits come from a non-surgical procedure that requires no downtime. You can even resume sexual activity the same day as your treatment.

What Can I Expect from a Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment in Raleigh, NC?

ThermiVa® treatments are performed in our offices and take about 45 minutes, start to finish. Patients are comfortably positioned on a treatment chair with soft knee crutches as they would during a pelvic exam. The handheld ThermiVa® wand will be moved across, over, inside, and around the vaginal and vulvar area. The treatment is painless and requires no anesthesia. Patients describe a warming sensation during ThermiVa®.

After your treatment, you’ll be ready to return home immediately. Many patients go right back to work. Patients can resume exercise and sexual activity as desired.

Surgical Treatment Options for Vaginal Rejuvenation

ThermiVa® is a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for vaginal and labial changes. We also offer a surgical vaginal rejuvenation option known as labiaplasty. This procedure reduces the size of the labia minora. This treatment is ideal for women with enlarged labia minora (inner labia lips), especially if they are causing embarrassment or discomfort. Dr. Diehl can explain your treatment options during a consultation.

Rejuvenate yourself after pregnancy, childbirth, and hormonal changes with ThermiVa®. Call our office to schedule your treatment consultation.

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About the Author

I'm Dr. Cynthia Diehl, a native Peruvian raised in Raleigh, NC, and founder of Diehl Plastic Surgery. I earned dual degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry from NC State University before completing medical school at UNC–Chapel Hill. I trained in general surgery at UNC Hospitals, one of the country's leading surgical centers, earning board certification through the American Board of Surgery. Drawn to the transformative power of cosmetic surgery, I went on to specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery, also at UNC–Chapel Hill, and became board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I'm a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. I was also named a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, an honor awarded to the top 7% of U.S. board-certified physicians. Outside of my practice, I'm happily married to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lee Diehl, and together we're raising two children here in Raleigh.