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Venus viva is for pores, wrinkles, fine laxity like crepe eyes and neck wrinkles. It doesn't lift the skin like the venus legacy can. They are often used in combination. Best, Dr. Emer.
Good Day. Thank you for your question.Answer: Venus Viva can skin tighten, It cannot absorb fat.Venus Viva at maximum energy levels can result in skin tightening, more commonly used on the face, but can also be used on the body.Venus Legacy and Venus Freeze absorbs fat volume (less than 20-25%) and also provides skin tightening. The key to any medical therapy is to identify a goal or patient expectation of treatment. Once the result is clarified, the specific treatment to achieve that goal is performed. Best of luck.
Venus Freeze is for skin tightening and some fat loss. Venus Viva is for resurfacing. They are not the same treatment at all though they are often used in conjunction. "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."
Viva causes swelling and redness that can last 3-7 days if done aggressively. In my practice we give all patients take home masks to calm this down and have them take claritin/benadryl for a week. Skin care is essential at this time to calm swelling. We use PRP and microneedling to speed up...
We love the viva in our practice, I have done it many times on myself. its best for texture, color and crepe skin under the eyes and on the jaw/neck. I suggest you see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
The RF treatment can cause skin redness and swelling but sometimes the nature of the swelling may be due to folliculitis. I would suggest talking to the performing MD to see if the recovery is normal. In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster after Venus Viva to calm the skin...
Venus Viva is a great option for certain types of acne scars, as well as for improvement of skin texture and quality. The device is set, so that the needles and the energy being delivered do not penetrate deep into the subcutaneous layer (which is where fat lives). Viva has tiny needles through...
Dear patient., I would urge you to call you doctor and discuss the swelling. It is generally normal and can resolve withing a day or day. I have had aggressive treatments result in swelling that lasted 3-4 days. Oral and IM steroid injections can help reduce persistent swelling.
Venus Viva depth of penetration can be titrated. I would suggest doing fillers on another day to minimize swelling and edema. Existing facial fillers in the deeper soft tissue should not be impacted. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
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