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Erectile dysfunction is complex. No two patients are exactly alike. In clinical trials studying low-intensity shockwave therapy used by firmaWâve, the best candidates are typically men with mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction who’ve had some success with oral medications such a Viagra or Cialis. These men are looking for additional improvement in their erections or would like to stop taking medications.

In general, firmaWâve therapy consists of six weekly treatments that last 15 to 20 minutes. During treatment, patients report a mild tingling or tapping sensation that is not painful. There is no downtime or activity restrictions during or after firmaWâve therapy. At UPNT, firmaWâve therapy is performed exclusively by highly trained physicians and physician assistants with years of experience successfully treating men’s health issues.

Your initial visit with a UPNT firmaWâve provider is usually covered by most insurance providers. At this time, firmaWâve treatment is not covered by insurance.

Don’t be fooled by pretenders. firmaWâve uses a specific type of energy delivery called low-intensity, linear-focused shockwave therapy. In clinical studies, only this type of energy has been shown to penetrate the tissues of the penis and generate a pro-erectile effect.

The generator used during firmaWâve treatment is classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a class III medical device—the same class that pacemakers and other medical devices fall under. Many other “men’s health clinics” or “at home devices” use “acoustic wave” or “radial wave” technology. These devices are much cheaper, and have absolutely no evidence to support their efficacy claims.

In fact, radial-wave devices fall under FDA Class I—a classification that includes electric toothbrushes. Radial waves can’t penetrate deep enough into penile tissue. They can’t repair damaged blood vessels or create new ones to improve blood flow.

UPNT uses the Storz Duolith SD1 low-intensity, linear-focused shockwave generator. It’s the only machine in the U.S. that produces the precise ultrasonic waves capable of penetrating deep into erectile tissues. These waves are delivered using a hand piece, and travel through a gel applied to the penis. The painless waves penetrate deep into erectile tissues to promote better blood flow, stimulate the growth of new blood vessels in the penis, and firmer erections. The pain-free treatments are administered in the office without anesthesia. Treatment consists of six sessions that last about 20-30 minutes scheduled one week apart.

Yes, men who are on blood thinners are usually still a candidate for firmaWâve. You don’t need to stop taking blood thinners during your treatment.