I am 24 with poor texture on my cheeks due to genetics/over use of retinoids I have gotten 6 dermapen treatments and noticed some improvement but texture is still there. My derm has recommended frac CO2 but I am wary of lasers as I got ipl for capillaries and this caused lumps to form. So I wonder if my skin is sensitive? Vivace is offered by another derm would this be a better option as it seems less extreme and less downtime or do you think that because dermapen hasn't worked neither will vivace?
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Hello - Vivace sounds like a great option to help with your skin texture concerns. The microneedling and RF combination will create more collagen to smooth the fine lines, shrink pores, and smooth acne scars. I would recommend combining with a chemical peel that targets rosacea to further...
Hello! What you are experiencing is temporary. For most patients the redness and swelling resolves within a day or two, but some will have skin texture changes lasting a week or more. Remember that the treatment is creating new collagen, which is a 90 day process. Continue with a good...
Hello - most patients experience slightly pink and possibly swollen skin for about an hour after their Vivace treatment. The next day, tiny pinpoint red spots may form and last for about a week, and these are easily covered with makeup. Bruising and bleeding are rare. The day...
