Can’t go out with friends because you are afraid of having an incidence of urinary incontinence? Do you feel anxious while socializing and can’t even laugh as much as you would like? Are you uncomfortable about discussing your problem with anyone? Do you feel like you are alone with this issue? If any of these questions resonate with you, you are in the right place. Dr. Angelina Postoev is a board-certified cosmetic and general surgeon who has helped hundreds of patients to treat urinary incontinence and regain their joyful lives, but there are still millions of women out there who suffer from the issue and hesitate to reach out to the specialist.

What Causes Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence, or the unintentional passing of urine, is a common problem for women. Your individual case of urinary incontinence could be related to several physical issues. If you are currently suffering from incontinence, you may have one of the following conditions:

• Stress incontinence is a kind of incontinence that occurs when your bladder is under stress or strain. A good example of this would be coughing or laughing. This causes urine to leak from your bladder.
• Urge incontinence refers to bladder leakage during a sudden urge to pass urine.
• Overflow incontinence (urinary retention) is the inability to fully empty your bladder which leads to leakage.
• Total incontinence is the inability to store any urine. This causes you to pass urine frequently or have frequent leakage.

It is possible to have one or more types of incontinence at the same time.

What Are Some Solutions to Incontinence?

For some, non-surgical treatments can treat or control urinary incontinence. These treatments may include:

• Strengthening pelvic floor muscles – the muscles which support the bladder.
• Lifestyle changes such as quitting alcohol.
• Medication.

If those methods are not controlling incontinence the following can be used:

• Urethral bulking agents – this is a substance that is injected into the walls of the urethra. It can help women suffering from stress incontinence.
• BOTOX can be injected into the bladder. It is a successful way to treat urge incontinence for many women.

What Are Surgical Solutions to Incontinence?

The following is a list of surgical procedures that are an effective solution to incontinence for many women:

• Colposuspension – this is a surgery that involves making a small incision on your stomach, lifting the bladder, and stitching it into place. This can help prevent bladder leakage.
• Sling surgery – this surgery involves making a small incision on your abdomen and vaginal area. A sling is placed which prevents urine leaks. The sling is generally made of body tissue or animal tissue.
• Vaginal mesh surgery – a small piece of mesh is placed behind the urethra and is supported by a sling. this type of procedure can have complications if not executed by a highly trained surgeon with expertise in vaginal mesh surgery such as those available at SurgiCare Arts & Aesthetics.

Who Is a Candidate for Incontinence Solutions?

You will receive an initial consultation to determine which option will be most effective for you and to evaluate your health and medical history.

The main reason you may wish to choose Surgicare Arts & Aesthetics for your incontinence procedure is the caliber of surgeons we have available to you. All our surgeons are highly experienced and have undergone rigorous hours of training in their respective fields. Many have the highest certifications possible for their areas of expertise. If you are a candidate for one of our incontinence procedures, you may even be able to schedule your surgery for the same day. Our luxury private center can provide you with the outstanding outcome you are looking for using the latest state-of-the-art technology.
Angelina Postoev, MD, FACS, a triple-board certified cosmetic surgeon, and Christopher Ibikunle, MD, FACS, offer incontinence procedures to women in Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Johns Creek, Buckhead, and the surrounding areas of Atlanta, Georgia.

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