I had my first vivace treatment with numbing cream yesterday. On a scale from one to ten I stated down my cheeks it was an 8 other places 3. My face was extremely red blotchy and esthetcian said I had edema. The redness diminished after a few hours but my cheeks look like I was scratched with raised red welts five stripes each side of face. Will this go away? Is there ever permanent welting? The brochure states you can go back to work and even wear makeup after a few hours and is painless. Not my case!!!!
January 22, 2019
Answer: Post vivace skin changes This can occur if your treatment was a bit higher or your skin is more sensitive than the average patient. The average patient can indeed go on to dinner that night with little down time. That being said, every patient is different. Those marks will go away in the next few days. The con of this is that you have noticeable marks, the pro is that your treatment was even more deep and in the end can very well be even more effective! While vivace boasts a "no down time" treatment, there are patients who do have your response, but it is of no concern long term. continue to protect your skin and get ready to enjoy your lovely skin!
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January 22, 2019
Answer: Post vivace skin changes This can occur if your treatment was a bit higher or your skin is more sensitive than the average patient. The average patient can indeed go on to dinner that night with little down time. That being said, every patient is different. Those marks will go away in the next few days. The con of this is that you have noticeable marks, the pro is that your treatment was even more deep and in the end can very well be even more effective! While vivace boasts a "no down time" treatment, there are patients who do have your response, but it is of no concern long term. continue to protect your skin and get ready to enjoy your lovely skin!
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January 22, 2019
Answer: Vivace Downtime and Comfort Hi and thank you for your question! Always best to follow up with the practice that did the procedure, when you have areas of concern. However, being less than 24 hours post treatment if you were our patient, I wouldn't be concerned. We would have you apply Alastin Skin Nectar to help the healing process. Be sure you don't have any tan before or after treatment, as that can sometimes contribute to the skin over reacting. We are doing pretty "aggressive" treatments, so our patients have reported discomfort in some areas, especially if we are at 1.5 - 2mm depth. We have to adjust the settings accordingly. We apply 23% lidocaine for our needling and laser procedures. Best, Dr. Grant Stevens
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January 22, 2019
Answer: Vivace Downtime and Comfort Hi and thank you for your question! Always best to follow up with the practice that did the procedure, when you have areas of concern. However, being less than 24 hours post treatment if you were our patient, I wouldn't be concerned. We would have you apply Alastin Skin Nectar to help the healing process. Be sure you don't have any tan before or after treatment, as that can sometimes contribute to the skin over reacting. We are doing pretty "aggressive" treatments, so our patients have reported discomfort in some areas, especially if we are at 1.5 - 2mm depth. We have to adjust the settings accordingly. We apply 23% lidocaine for our needling and laser procedures. Best, Dr. Grant Stevens
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