Can laser and radio frequency be combined to combat vaginal atrophy?

Hi! Both are great treatments for atrophic vagina on their own. You most likely do not need a combination of both at the same time. It is better to try one modality first and see what you get rather than to try both at the same time. Each modality requires around 3 sessions and it is best to stick with one modality at a time. Most likely you will get great results from one of the modalities but may still require pelvic health physical therapy, work with dilators, and perhaps some type of vaginal estrogen to get your vagina back to its previous function. You will want to do either of these treatments with a gynecologist who is familiar with the full range of treatment options for this disorder. I hope this helps.

Vaginal atrophy is a surface phenomenon. The skin of the vagina becomes thin because of declining levels of estrogen. It can be made thicker effectively by replacing estrogen alone. It can also be made thicker by heating up the tissues with energy based devices. Heat causes tissue remodeling primarily by stimulating collagen production and increasing blood flow. Heat can be delivered intensely by ablative lasers or less intensely by nonablative lasers or radiofrequency devices. The endpoint is the same. It would make no sense to use both devices. Sort of like cooking a steak on the grill and then tossing it into the microwave.