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

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Can laser and radio frequency therapy be used in combination to combat vaginal atrophy? Hello r is it a case of either or or?

Mark N. Scheinberg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question The radio frequency and laser procedures bot do the same thing: increase collagen and increase blood supply. Combining them would not add any benefit as the mechanisms are the same. What would best help atrophy is estrogen vaginal cream or systemic estrogen if you have other menopausal symptoms. Check with your gynecologist

Burcak Tok, MD · Answer

Hello, laser and radiofrequency devices are energy-based applications. There are similar treatment indications. We generally do not use both together.

Lori Warren, MD · Answer

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.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

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.

Cynthia McNally, MD · Answer

I have not heard of these being combined, but the laser is more powerful and should be effective enough that you do not need to do both.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

We offer many nonsurgical options to address vaginal and labia concerns.  A great trio of treatments is VTone, Morpheus8V, and FormaV.  These three treatments combine to tighten the vaginal canal, increase firmness, decrease discomfort during vaginal intercourse, and improve appearance of the labia.  See a provider near you or visit my website to learn more.

Nhi Le, MD · Answer

Yes, in my fracture we offer laser and RF combined with injections of PRP, stem cells to rejuvenate or stimulate collagen or thickness of tissues. BHRT also will help with this atrophy if you do not have history of breast or ovarian or uterine cancer!

Fabian Correa Bernal, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Combined laser and radiofrequency therapy to combat vaginal atrophy.is the gold standardIt is the latest generation technique. with excellent results

Jaime L. Sepulveda, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Bipolar radiofrequency delivered through converging microneedles has proven to be effective in the treatment of vaginal atrophy. The results are not only demonstrated through clinical improvement but also objectively shown at biopsy. The device name is Morpheous V and is part of the Empower platform.

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

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