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Dear patient., I would urge you to call you doctor and discuss the swelling. It is generally normal and can resolve withing a day or day. I have had aggressive treatments result in swelling that lasted 3-4 days. Oral and IM steroid injections can help reduce persistent swelling.
Ablative RF with Venus Viva can cause delayed swelling. I would speak to your MD and begin Elevase Moisture Booster with ceramides to soothe your skin and SwellX to help reduce the swelling.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
viva causes more swelling than most lasers/RF devices, it takes 3-5 days to go down depending on the procedure strength. Best, Dr. Emer.
Yes you can have swelling after a Venus Viva treatment. This is because of the energy and heat from the treatment. Also, RARELY, some people will swell if they are having a reaction to the topical numbing cream applied before a treatment. An oral allergy pill will help, as will cool water and emollients applied to the skin."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
Fillers can usually be used with Venus Viva without risk because it doesn't produce enough heat to liquefy them. To achieve the greatest results and reduce any possible hazards, it is recommended to wait around two weeks after receiving fillers before undergoing a Venus Viva treatment. To ensure...
Dear patient, dark spots after Venus Viva treatments are extremely rate. I have treated many patients with Indian and Hispanic backgrounds with no issues. having said that I always prep the skin a week before with 4% Hydroquinone cream and Retin A. I have not seen any fat loss from this...
These 2 devices are the staple of my practice. Although I do a significant amount of FRAXEL and co2 resurfacing, Clear + brilliant and viva are nice low downtime procedures that give great results. CB takes more treatments and is better for color/texture, while VIVA has a little more...
This is completely normal and I am upset that your provider didn't discuss the post operative phase with you and what to expect. These "microscabs" will exfoliate over the next week, you should be doing wound care and helping these scabs fall off by doing enzymatic exfoliation and healing...
Swelling after intense ablative RF is not uncommon. I recommend that patients use Elevase Moisture Booster to help soothe the skin; followed by SwellX to help with swelling if needed. Best Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
Dear patient, swelling and edema is common after venus viva treatments in the facial area. I suggest that you call your dermatologist and ask about taking an oral anti-inflammatory such as Advil. Oral Arnica and cool compresses also help. Please make sure that you sleep with a couple of pillows...