Is Venus Viva a good treatment for my acne scarring and brightening skin? (photo)

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I have some acne scarring I want to improve and was recommended the Venus Viva. It was recommended over more aggressive treatments because of the amount of sunshine in the summer months (although to be honest I rarely leave the house these days because of COVID). My skin has also dulled a bit as I've headed towards 40 and I'd also like to see some improvement there. Would the Venus Viva give noticeable results or is there something else I should try?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you need to get rid of the acne and do stronger lasers like halo with tractora. see an expert, at home peels like cosmelan and MTS rolling will help alot!

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Acne scar treatment needs a combination approach for improvement.  For the best results, one should target the acne scar type.  As everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, the best solution is a tailored one.  Typically you need fillers like bellafill and sculptra for atrophic indented type scars with or without subcision.  Subcision for depressed tethered scars.  Vascular lasers like yellow laser, aerolase, excel V or IPL for redness or thick scars. And lasers such as fraxel, erbium, co2 or fractional radiofrequency like venus viva, skinfinity, intensif or fractora microneedling RF for textural issues and superficial scarring.  Deep ice pick scars and narrow box car scars are best treated with TCA CROSS and punch excision.  All lasers are combined with microneedling and PRP to get even better results and improve healing times.   The majority of patients will have a collection of different scar types, and hence a tailored treatment plan is needed by an expert physician.  It is never about the laser or product that gives the results, its about the expert behind the equipment that gets you the outcome.  Scars cannot be cured and will need life-long treatments to maintain and build on the results.  For those at high risk for hyperpigmentation (darker skin types or asian or hispanic or mixed ethnicities) we already pre-treat the skin with cosmelan or enlighten lightening peels to prevent complications from energy-based or chemical-based treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for acne scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Acne scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic acne scars and indented acne scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your acne scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Howard Pyo, DO · Answer

It stimulates collagen and encourages skin rejuvenation through the use of nano-fractional radio frequency. Venus Viva is a fantastic alternative for treating acne scarring and general skin texture, especially considering its adaptability for usage in sunny months. However, always consult a dermatologist to ensure it's the right treatment for your skin type. Additionally, it can help revitalize drab skin. Venus Viva is a fantastic option if you want to see results without having to undergo more intensive procedures. To find the ideal course of action for your unique requirements, you should, nevertheless, always speak with your dermatologist.

David S. Rosenberg, MD · Answer

i think the Venus Viva is a great treatment for acne scars and it will decrease your active acne as well.  Expect to do at least 3 treatments

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, you have a combination of atrophic scarring (indentation), hyperpigmentation (dark marks), and inflammatory acne. I recommend treating your acne and getting acne controlled prior to starting treatment for scars and hyperpigmentation. The Venus Viva is effective in treating atrophic scarring but has minimal effect on skin tone. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss appropriate treatment options that best suits your needs. Take care and good luck.

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