Whilst it’s often important to start with a detailed case history and conduct a clinical examination we will most certainly start your course of Shock Wave Therapy at your first appointment. The only exception to may be where it has come to light during the assessment that you have contraindication for receiving shock wave therapy, in which you will only be charged the consultation fee or be offered and alternative form of treatment.

No, whilst it’s a “nice to have” it’s not necessary if you are a self pay client, though if you are considering (focused) shock wave therapy for (vascular) erectile dysfunction we would suggest for consulting a specialist to make sure your dysfunction is not being caused by a problem that shock wave therapy will not help (such as hormone / testosterone deficiency).

Once or twice a week

You will greeted in reception then taken through to the treatment room. For your first appointment a medical case history will be taken, for subsequent appointments you will be asked to give a brief progress report since your last appointment. Your treatment will then commence. A water based conduction gel is first applied to the area being treated and then the shock waves are delivered using a hand held shock wave machine probe that is held by the practitioner,. The probe is then gentle and slowly moved over the treatment area (shaft of the penis and perineal area. The pressure and frequency of the shock waves can be varied according to your comfort and tolerance, with focused shock wave a highly effective dose can usually be delivered with negligible to minimal discomfort.

Focused shockwaves are are generated electromagnetically via a cylindrical coil which creates opposing magnetic fields when current is applied. In medicine, shock waves were originally used (from 1980) to disintegrate kidney stones. In modern times, (focused) shock wave energy has been shown to be able to dissolve away plaque formation in blood vessels and promote new blood vessel growth including within the shaft of the penis.

Yes, the treatment is swift, non-invasive, and highly efficient. It doesn’t require anesthesia, you can expect no down time or restrictions on following each treatment.

Indeed, this treatment is entirely safe and is not associated with any known side effects, even for individuals with underlying heart conditions.

Certainly, Shockwave Therapy has shown promise in helping men with diabetes who are grappling with ED.

While medication can be a short-term fix, it often comes with side effects and may not be suitable if you’re taking other medications for conditions like vascular disease. Shockwave Therapy, on the other hand, provides a longer-term solution without any documented side effects. It gets to the root of the issue and naturally restores function.

A course of treatment costs £2250, this consists of six visits including the initial appointment, that take place once or twice a week (over 3 to 6 weeks). .