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After any redness or irritation has decreased, three to five days following your Venus Viva treatment, you can normally begin using tretinoin cream. For tailored guidance depending on your skin's healing process, it's advisable to speak with your provider.
Thank you for your question. In my experience, once the redness or swelling resolves, tretinoin cream may be resumed with no complications. I highly recommend you consult with the provider performing the treatment regarding any further questions about treatment. Take care and good luck.
If you are red and irritated I'd wait a few days. There's no reason to avoid using it unless you have redness or irritation from the Viva. If your skin is ok, then you can use it anytime. "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."
You will need much more than a few treatments of viva or fraxel to treat severe scars. I do fraxel on myself every 3 months just to maintain improvement in my skin. You will need a formal consultation with an acne scarring specialist.Acne scar treatment needs a combination approach for i...
Dear patient, There are 2 types of Venus Viva. Non ablative Diamond hand piece tightens the skin with no downtime. I believe you had the ablative nano-fractional radiofrquency treatment. Yes- 36 tiny insulated needles go under the skin and inject radio-frequency energy to tighten the skin...
Venus viva uses radiofrequency whereas Co2re is a fractional laser. Fraxel or Co2 are best for resurfacing and can be used at any age. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp, Sculptra, peels and rf treatments for more robust outcomes for facial rejuvenation. We space treatments every 4-6...
OF COURSE you will be red and swollen after VIVA and sometimes this lasts for 3-7 days. You should have been educated on proper post skin care and LED therapy to speed up the healing process along with PRP. Please see an expert. Fo facial rejuvenation I would suggest a combination appr...
I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme. PDT therapy can help calm inflammation. Typically I recommend adding clear and brill...
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