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Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

2424 128th St., Urbandale, Iowa

+15152438676

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Is Venus Legacy as effective as SculpSure? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

Venus Legacy is used for skin tightening and collagen formation which allows it to tighten skin and address cellulite at the same time. It is typically a series of 5 -8 sessions. A therapy that likely has more impact than Sculpsure for fat reduction and skin tightening is the Cutera TRUSCUPT ID. If reduction of fat is the primary concern, then Sculpsure or TRUSCULPT ID are better choices. If general tightening and cellulite or stretch marks, then Venus Legacy makes more sense.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Venus Legacy for abdominal skin tightening? (photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

Venus Legacy is meant for collagen formation and skin tightening. If pockets of excess fat, then Cutera Trusculpt ID is a better choice. Based on photos, the Venus Legacy is a good choice. With either therapy, you can resume normal activities immediately after therapy. You may be sweaty after therapy as it is generating heat.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

How long should a Venus Legacy treatment take?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

In general, treatment over a specific area needs to get heat up to 43 C for 3 to 5 minutes based on numerous studies with radiofrequency devices. Time is more dependent on the size of the total area treated but a given site needs to hold temperature for at least 3 to 5 minutes for the desired effect on that site.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Is the results of Venus legacy temporary???

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

Venus Legacy causes skin tightening and collagen formation. The aging process never stops so maintenance therapy is likely warranted but the effects are long lasting.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Venus Legacy or Cellfina? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

both are reasonable for cellulite but only venus legacy causes tightening Based on pictures, tightening is as needed as the destruction of cellulite

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Can I still have the Venus Legacy treatment if I have a rod in my left femur with screws in my upper thigh?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

As long as metal is not in the mutlipolar region (skin and fat), it is ok to used venus legacy in these areas. The treatment does not penetrate into the muscle or bone.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

How long after getting Botox in my face, should I wait before having a Venus Freeze treatment?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

I would recommend waiting one to two weeks. Most studies suggest that botulinum therapy is bound by a week. The product is kept frozen and refrigerated after reconstitution and is heat unstable. High heat may destabilize botulinum therapy rendering botox less effective.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

After finishing 8 Venus Freeze treatments, when should I go back for maintenance?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

Generally, the recommendation is 5 to 8 sessions then a break. For maintenance, the company recommend one session every 6 months but ok to treat to effect.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Will an RF device like Venus Freeze work on my dark circles? (Photo)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

A bleaching cream is likely the best choice. The Venus Freeze and the more advance Venus Legacy is used to tightening skin and stimulate collagen.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

What are the side effects of truSculpt iD?

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

A heat sensation / marked warmth is expected in the treatment site Sweating is common after therapy due to marked heat generated Tingling and slightly tenderness to the treatment site may be present for an hour Occasionally, warmth and excess heat can be present at the grounding pad

Timothy Abrahamson, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist