What is Venus Viva Skin Resurfacing Austin?

The Venus Viva is a FDA approved skin resurfacing system for the treatment of scarring, wrinkles, stretch marks, skin texture and pigmentation, rosacea and acne scarring. Venus Viva uses NanoFractional Radio Frequency and SmartScan Technology to deliver energy through the epidermis to the dermis, generating heat, while stimulating fibroblast and rebuilding collagen.

Can Venus Viva Treat All Skin Types?

The Venus Viva skin resurfacing Austin is safe and effective treatment for all skin types.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

On average the Venus Viva requires 3-6 treatments spaced four weeks apart for ideal results.

What Is Difference Between the Venus Viva and Fraxel or CO2 Lasers?

The biggest difference is downtime. With the Venus Viva skin resurfacing Austin there is no reason to expect downtime however, there is a possibility of redness for 3-5 days. Venus Viva uses a microneedle technology to help the energy penetrate deeper into the dermis for faster healing time and better results. Fraxel and CO2 laser, on the other hand, require 2-4 weeks of downtime. These invasive treatments remove layers of the skin causing excess healing. Fraxel and CO2 lasers are not recommended for darker skin tones whereas Venus Viva can be used on all skin types.

How Long Does a Skin Resurfacing Treatment Last?

Each Venus Viva treatment session is completed in about 15 minutes. Some patients require the use of numbing cream which will add to the overall time allotted for the appointment. Most patients receive three or four treatment sessions in order to achieve maximal results.

What Can I Expect After the Venus Viva Treatment?

A slight redness and warming of the skin occurs throughout a treatment session. For most people, this fades within a few hours after the session. For others with slightly more sensitive skin, the redness can linger and be accompanied by a discomfort (similar to a sunburn) for up to 36 hours. For the first 12 hours after treatment, the skin should be free of any skin care products. After 24 hours, mineral makeup can be applied to treated areas. Sun exposure should be avoided during the first 48 hours after a treatment session.

Are There Risks to the Skin Resurfacing Austin Treatment?

Radiofrequency skin treatments are extremely low risk procedures. The most common unwanted effect is skin redness and sensitivity however these tend to pass quickly. There is a risk of slight skin discomfort for some patients during the procedure. This can be avoided by pretreating the target skin area with numbing cream

How Soon Can I Return to Work?

Most patients resume normal activities within 24 hours of a Venus Viva treatment session. For patients who wish to apply skin treatments or cosmetics before arriving at the workplace, it is important to remember that this may delay a return to work until the following day. For those in outdoor professions, 48 hours may be required before being able to return to work.