Skin Resurfacing & Wrinkle Reduction

Fat treatments are safe for patients of any skin tone with a Body Mass Index of 30 or less.

For safety reasons, you may not be able to get this treatment if you have/are:

• An Internal defibrillator/pacemaker or any other active electrical implant in the body

• Any permanent implant or injected substance around the treatment area

• Any active conditions in the treatment area (e.g. rash)

History of skin disorders or very dry skin

• Current or history of cancer (including pre-malignant moles)

• Severe concurrent conditions (e.g. cardiac disorders)

• Pregnant or nursing

• An impaired immune system

• A history of disease around the treatment area that’s stimulated by heat (e.g. herpes)

• Poorly controlled endocrine disorders (e.g. diabetes)

• Taking blood thinners

• Had a facelift or eyelid surgery within the past 3 months

• Had any resurfacing treatments or chemical peels within the past 3 months

• Had any cosmetic injections within the past 2 weeks

• Consumed any Advil, Tylenol, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs within the past week of your treatment

• Any surgeries within the past 6 months

• Treating over tattoos

• Open lesions, wounds, or any sign of compromised wound healing

The skin resurfacing treatment with Venus Viva™ MD is safe for all skin tones, even darker ones.

3-4 fractional treatments per area and 6-10 (MP)2 treatments per area.

Treatments are done 4-6 weeks apart for skin resurfacing, and weekly for (MP)2.

Make sure your skin is clean. Do not apply any lotions, creams, perfumes, powder, or make up before your treatment session, and avoid tanning. Remove all jewelry around the area being treated. If you have excessive hair in the treatment area, shave it beforehand. It also helps to be prepared with information about your medical history—the technician will likely ask about it.

Each session lasts 15-30 minutes, depending on the area being treated.

You will feel tiny pins on your skin followed by a little zap. Your face will then feel warm, like a sunburn.

Venus Viva™ MD treatments may be slightly uncomfortable, but not painful. You’ll feel intense heat, similar to the feeling of sunburn, and your face will look red right after the treatment. For more aggressive treatments, you may get a topical numbing cream to reduce any discomfort.

Your skin will be red and feel warm afterward, like a sunburn. You can ease this by fanning or exposing the area to cool air. Don’t put anything on your skin, not even water, for 24 hours. The warm feeling should go away within 24 hours.

After your final treatment, your results will continue to improve. However, one touch-up session maybe needed approximately every 6 months, depending on how your skin responds.

Yes, but only for 24 hours post-treatment (or up to 5 days for more aggressive treatments), unlike lasers or other treatments where downtime lasts up to 10 days. Your skin will be red and for the first24 hours, you will not be allowed to apply or rub anything on your skin, or sweat (so no hot yoga or any other exercise that will make you perspire). After 24 hours, you may put on makeup and resume your regular skincare routine.

But avoid rigorous exercise and hot baths or massages on the treatment area for the first 2 days after your session.

If your skin feels hot, you can use a fan to cool it down. Avoid touching or scratching the treatment area. Do not put lotion, makeup, or anything else on your skin, including water, for 24 hours. After 24hours, you should apply sunscreen (at least SPF 30), preferably one without chemicals.

Make sure to keep your skin clean and protected from the sun. Avoid any sort of tanning.