A “Breakthrough Solution”

BY JUDY WAGONER

GING IS A fact of life, but looking and feeling youthful is often something we “can” control. We are a generation of people seeking preventive and regenerative medicine, non-surgical, aesthetic alternatives and sexual wellness solutions. Professional Laser Center delivers on all these fronts.

Studies show one in two adult males between the ages of 40 and 70 will have sexual changes they consider problematic. However, there are now solutions to sexual dysfunction that men deserve to know about. Soundwave or Shockwave Therapy is an astounding treatment for men. It uses pulsed, acoustical waves, known as “extracorporeal shockwave therapy” or ESWT. Low-intensity soundwaves are transmitted to

Athe penis, breaking up plaque in specific arteries and stimulating tissue growth. Pulse waves at specific frequencies deliver a mechanical force to the body’s deep tissues, which causes microtrauma to the area. In response, the body begins to repair the area with new blood vessels and nerve connections. The result is improved blood flow, and an increase in size, firmness and sensitivity. There is no pain associated with the procedure.

Many studies suggest that shockwave therapy may be an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction, with a success rate of over 60% for participants with a mean age of 65. A recent 2023 study, led by Dr. Irwin Goldstein, director of San Diego Sexual Medicine, says the mechano-transduction from shockwave, results in biochemical changes, including activation of stem cells within the corpus cavernosum. Dr. Irwin says if he can activate stem cells, theoretically, he can improve the health of tissues.

Today, pulsed wave therapy is the latest protocol to address the root cause of erectile dysfunction, which is poor blood flow. It also helps patients who do not suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), but simply want better performance overall. This non-surgical, in-office procedure takes about 15 minutes to perform, requires no medications, and has been used throughout the world for ED. Most protocols require about six treatments. Acoustic wave therapy is an especially good choice as it leaves the patient with little to no side effects afterward, posing little risk to one’s long-term health.

Shockwave therapy is offered as a standalone procedure, or in combination with bioidentical testosterone replacement. By combining these therapies, Professional Laser Center can address and treat this most troubling problem. We know ED not only affects the patient, but his partner, as well. We’ve been offering hormone replacement to both men and women for over a decade and it’s literally changed lives and relationships.

Although aging is inevitable, applying positive lifestyle changes and following proper treatment plans can allow you to maintain youthful vigor.

For more information on the myriad of procedures offered at our center, head to our website, www.professionallaser.com or call 318-361-9066 to schedule a consultation or appointment.