What to Expect During Your Tulip® Journey

Painful skin conditions like lichen sclerosus can affect quality of life in so many ways—especially for postmenopausal women. If you’ve struggled to find relief with topical creams or other conventional treatments, TULIP® offers a restorative, non-surgical option designed to help your body heal.

It’s natural to feel anxious or uncertain before treatment. Many women come to Coyle Institute after years of frustration and limited answers. Understanding what the TULIP® procedure involves—and what the journey feels like—can help you decide whether this therapy is right for you. With years of experience and a deeply patient-centered approach, Dr. Coyle has helped countless women find comfort, confidence and lasting relief.

The Inspiration Behind the TULIP® Procedure

Like many healthcare providers, Dr. Coyle once struggled to effectively treat women with conditions like lichen sclerosus and vaginal atrophy. Conventional medications like topical steroids can manage symptoms but don’t provide lasting results.

After years of frustration with these limitations, Dr. Coyle created the TULIP® procedure to offer women a restorative solution that promotes true healing. His goal was to improve not only physical comfort but also the confidence and quality of life that his patients deserve.

“Prior to the TULIP® procedure, I was a lot like other providers… if a patient came in and looked like they had lichen sclerosis or lichen simplex chronicus, I would biopsy them and then treat them with a very high-powered steroid,” reports Dr. Coyle. “I didn’t really agree with how it was being done, and I didn’t like that women were on and off these strong steroids for years. I wanted something better for them.”

Before Treatment: First Impressions, Emotions and the Consultation

Many women arrive at Coyle Institute feeling frustrated, fearful or skeptical after years of being told to “manage” their condition. Lichen sclerosus is often painful and isolating, and patients have often seen little progress elsewhere.

During the consultation, Dr. Coyle focuses on truly listening, taking the time to understand each woman’s story and concerns. Most patients are surprised and relieved by how personal and thorough the first visit feels.

The process begins with listening, followed by a detailed exam and discussion of next steps over multiple appointments. By the time women leave their consultation, they feel seen, supported and hopeful. In Dr. Coyle’s own words: “I spend the first part just kind of going through their history… and once I’ve gone through all that, I open the door to them and say, ‘Tell me your story.’”

To learn more about the TULIP® procedure, contact Coyle Institute to schedule a consultation.

Healing, Results and Supportive Therapies

After the TULIP® procedure, patients follow a personalized aftercare plan focused on healing and comfort. Follow-up visits with Dr. Coyle ensure that progress stays on track and any concerns are addressed along the way. Most women notice improvement within the first month, with continued healing over the next several months.

Supportive therapies such as MAH and IV vitamin C are available to help the body recover more efficiently. This integrative, whole-body approach is part of what makes care at Coyle Institute unique; patients are supported every step of the way and always have a trusted provider to turn to.

Following a one-month check-in, most patients are doing well and continue receiving ongoing guidance from Dr. Coyle after their procedure. “I speak to everyone who has had the TULIP® procedure at three months… and I’m just so incredibly thankful that the vast majority are doing absolutely wonderful.”

Transformation and What Women Should Know Before Starting

For many women, TULIP® is about more than physical healing; it’s about reclaiming comfort, intimacy and confidence. Real, lasting improvement from conditions like lichen sclerosus is possible.

If you’re preparing for your TULIP® journey, come with a sense of hope and openness. At Coyle Institute, you will be cared for and supported through every stage of your healing.

According to Dr. Coyle, “The goal really is to improve the quality of their lives.” For many, that includes reducing or eliminating long-term use of powerful steroids and helping them feel as normal and whole as possible again.

Struggling with Painful Skin Conditions? Coyle Institute Offers Help

TULIP® is more than a treatment; it’s a compassionate, restorative path toward healing and renewal. Dr. Coyle’s dedication to ongoing follow-up care helps patients achieve lasting results and peace of mind.

If you suffer from lichen sclerosus, you don’t have to live with chronic discomfort or frustration. Schedule your consultation at Coyle Institute to learn more about how the TULIP® procedure can help you rediscover comfort, confidence and quality of life.