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I am aged 44 with darker skin. Will the Venus Viva cause any hyperpigmentation, or "needlepoint" scarring?

November 26, 2015
Asked By:Olivia Pope in Ottawa, ON

I have Indian subcontinental skin. I have some skin discolouration due to hormones. I have used Retin A for years, and have glycolic acid, microdermabrasion, or papaya enzyme peels during the winter months. Am I at risk of hyperpigmentation from the Venus viva?fat loss in eye or cheek area - will I be left with a few "sunken hollows"? I have never had a sunburn but I've been told that the Venus Viva is like having a sunburn for about 24 hours - will that cause pigment problems?

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