During the procedure, you can feel a warm, prickling feeling, but it's normally not uncomfortable. To guarantee optimal comfort, some patients choose to apply a topical numbing cream prior to the treatment. Before the procedure, talk to your provider about your pain management options if you're worried about how uncomfortable you might be.
The Venus Viva is an advanced, non-surgical, FDA cleared NanoFractional Radio Frequency device for skin resurfacing that does cause a bit of discomfort during treatment; however, we provide our patients with a topical numbing cream prior to the procedure to minimize any pain. It is possible to have local anesthetic injections for more aggressive treatments, although generally our patients do well with only the topical solution. Even though the Venus Viva involves inserting tiny pins into the skin surface to safely administer the treatment, I have found that it is more comfortable than laser and chemical peels, and the results are smoother, naturally healthy looking skin.
