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Venus Viva Review
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When i went to get a consultation about Fraxel...
healthvanMarch 11, 2015
$700
When i went to get a consultation about Fraxel treatment my doctor recommended the Venus Viva laser as an alternative saying the results are similar but was sort of unsure about it. She said the down time was less and the results were similar. I took her word and paid. After receiving the Venus Viva laser resurfacing my skin felt burning but not overly painful, like a bad sunburn. I was told my face should scab up and peel slightly leaving fresher skin. My face didnt scab one bit and i looked quite closely and found little to no immediate results. The odd things is that the laser left a dark burn in my face about the size of a dime even though no other area scabbed even slightly. The burned ended up scabbing and healing leaving a small scar that is slightly depressed. I waited the recommeded time to see any sort of results which is 30-60 days and saw maybe a 3-5 percent improvement and a 0 percent improvement on any deeper areas. If you guys search the internet and try find any data on venus viva you will notice there isnt much. You cant find useful before and after photos, in fact you cant find much that isnt direct from venus viva. That shows this product needs more of a history, more people needs to do it and comment in order for it to be called useful or not. If you cant find sufficient before and after photos and enough data to get this treatment than dont. Use your own judgement.
Replies (14)
March 20, 2015
I understand..... I had the weekend peel done two weeks ago. I left some scarring on my face as well and I can't see any improvement to my skin. My pores are twice as large and my skin feels like sand paper. Waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!
March 28, 2015
I'm so glad you posted this. I almostbhadvthis treatment, but a friend warned that I could be burned. I'm sorry that happened to you
April 1, 2015
Dear TheSmiths38,
I am sorry to hear about your experience. I've had many different types of fractional treatments and I can tell you that the Venus Viva is different. The Venus Viva is not a laser, it is a radio frequency device (lasers are very different) which carries less risks than more aggressive fractional ablative treatments and allows the treatments to be performed on all skin types (lasers cannot be used on all skin types safely without greater risks). I have a darker skin type so I am especially at risk with lasers for complications like burns and long term pigment changes.
Typically, patients receive a series of three Venus Viva treatments spaced anywhere from two weeks to a month apart depending on the settings the doctor used and the patients skin conditions being treated. It appears to me like you only had one treatment. No matter what fractional device you use, the results seen from one treatment alone would not be enough to make a determination on the full possible results that the system can deliver for a patient. Have you returned to the clinic that treated you for a follow up on the depressed area and the lack of results you saw? It is very important to your continued cosmetic medical care to open the dialogue with the clinician who treated you. Also, if it is at all possible, bring the before treatment photo of the area shown (in this after photo) with you as it would be useful in determining if the area has seen improvement or if the area has a lack of results / further concerns.
As for waiting for more photos instead of looking at photos from the company which are always going to be positive, check out Bloggers such as Wendy Ashley and the Aesthetic Hub. They have written about their experiences with the treatments in great detail. Through Bloggers we can learn a great deal as they are unbiased and can provide more insight into what actually happens during treatments and recovery than what we read on clinic websites and in brochures.
Once again, I do hope you follow up with the clinic that treated you.
March 15, 2017
Hi There,
Since November 2015 I have had 8 Venus Viva's and 2 Ultherapy sessions on neck and face. I would say not worth it.
Since November 2015 I have had 8 Venus Viva's and 2 Ultherapy sessions on neck and face. I would say not worth it.
UPDATED FROM healthvan
3 months post
Venus Viva update
healthvanMay 24, 2015
Good news. the burn went away almost 100 percent. I went back to the doctor and got before and after pics. this laser isn't bad for surface improvements actually but like I said in my last review there is little to no results for any deeper scarring. my scars aren't even as deep as some and it did nothing. I can picture this laser being effective for general complexion if you want to pay 700 bucks for that. as advertised tho there is little to no downtime.
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May 25, 2015
Don't forget that your skin will continue to improve and rebuild over the next several months. You won't really know the results until one year from the end of your last treatment. I am on treatment no. 6 now and can feel my skin tightening and it looks so young and smooth that a waitress in a diner just asked me what I use to care for my skin because she thinks i look "awesone"! I'm 55.
May 25, 2015
Also, acne scars are all but completely gone. They continue to get more and more shallow each day. They'll soon be undetectable so if you're disappointed, hang on and watch for improvement. Also, it should be noted this treatment will not give you results with only one tx. It takes a minimum of 3 - 5 to get results.
May 25, 2015
thx. ill stay patient. also my doctor said the first treatment will have little effect on scars and the second and third will show more.
May 26, 2015
If you want real results you may have to have 5 tx or more. Buy a package of them and book treatments a month apart. (More cost effective) I'm getting #6 soon and just started seeing serious improvement. It's well worth it compared to other procedures that cost a lot more and have major down time. Wait till you get to 3 or 4. You'll wake up one morning and catch yourself by suprise. All of a sudden you start looking a lot better. It's such a great feeling when that happens after all the patience and waiting and hoping. Just chill and keep doing it. Also, use no products on your skin for at least 24 hours afterward including cleanser. Don't rub it and under no circumstances use exfoliater or anything aggressive on your skin. Let it do its own thing. I hope this helps all those out there that have little advice about this technology. It's new and few have had a chance to see it heal and what a subtle yet profound treatment it is.
May 26, 2015
My plan is that after all treatments are healed, I will start using Retin-A 0.1% (forte) and TNS recovery serum to force better collagen production. Only Retin A and Human Fibroblast Media (in TNS) will do this. Copper peptides are ok put not as powerful. Sunblock of at least 30 spf (I use 70) is absolutely essential. Forget about tanning. It's radiation and it will kill you. Use bronzers and self tanners if you want that effect. Your skin is awfully vulnerable during VV tx so be sweet to it!
June 10, 2015
That is a bummer your deeper scars didn't improve. Do you wish you had done fraxel instead? I just created a forum post about the recovery process for Venus Viva- I'd love it if you would take a minute to post your thoughts there if you don't mind:
http://www.realself.com/forum/venus-viva-recovery
Please let us know if you see any further changes to your scarring or anything else. Or if you decide to try another round or another treatment all-together.
June 12, 2015
Hi Jill81! Would love to communicate with you if you are interested in my somewhat experienced knowledge of Venus etc. I had six and continue to see improvement. Message me if you have questions etc. Cheers!
June 12, 2015
Hey Rex-
I'm a Community Manager for RealSelf and am trying to get more info posted about Venus Viva- we just created the community for it. I saw you posted on that forum, thanks so much! If you are interested you can also write a review- we'd love that!
June 12, 2015
If you look under my account name you will find I have posted rather thoroughly about Venus Viva. My aim is to give plain and realistic advice to those who have chosen to do this treatment. People must be realistic in their expectations. Frequently, I feel as though they may have watched Fantasia or some other Disney picture one too many times. Dermatology is science, not magic and like all science it has an ephemeral nature. The word science comes from the latin 'scientia' meaning knowledge. Like all knowledge it changes continually, much like the weather and must not be so seriously relied upon. Common sense is very important in making decisions about these procedures. P.S. Jill you look fantastic. I'd like to know what you have had done, if anything. Cheers, Rex
June 12, 2015
Reviews get a lot more exposure than comments, as comments get buried and are harder to find, they also don't show up in search results- so if you are willing to write a review I think it would be helpful to the site as literally thousands more people would see it.
I had a lower bleph two years ago and do occasional botox- you can read my reviews if you click on my username and head to my profile page :) Thanks for the compliment.
UPDATED FROM healthvan
4 months post
Venus Viva laser 4 months
healthvanJune 13, 2015
Hi guys. Just an update here. results still the same as 3 weeks after treatment. My dermatologist is confident though we can get results so I will do another treatment later in the year when I get the funds to do it. Ill post an update if anything changes but I think ill do another session in 6 months.
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June 13, 2015
How many treatments have you had with Venus Viva?
June 18, 2015
Ive had 2 so far. same intensity on the laser. I haven't seen anything in terms of results so Im wondering whether or not to keep going at 700 a session.
June 19, 2015
You will start seeing results a few weeks after tx 3 in most cases. If you are looking to correct acne scars you will notice them getting shallower over time. It takes 8 mos. to a year to see the final result. I had 6 and I'm happy but realtistic. You're skin will never look the same as it was before acne but it will look smoother and less noticeable. Don't expect a miracle there's no magic solution to this. Best of luck...keep me posted.
June 19, 2015
Also you can use a cosmetic product like a skin "primer" that has no colour but will give the appearance of smoother skin and fill large pores etc. temporarily. Usually it will take a few tricks to get your skin looking its best even with professional treatment and intervention.
June 19, 2015
Don't pay 700 per treatment that's rip off. I'm in Toronto and had a top Derm do a series of 6 for 1500. Negotiate. These guys are doctors but they are also businessmen. They're going to take every penny they can from you if you are willing to surrender it. Get consults with other doctors and be firm with them as I'm sure they would be with you!
July 14, 2015
6 treatments for a result! thats crazy. If you aren't seeing noticeable results after 2 than I would question the technology. Who wants to go back for 6 treatments to achieve what you can with one or two HALO treatments.
January 1, 2016
I have been considering laser for my face but have read many negatives on this and other sites. I have a consul. next week on Microneedling with PRP. The whole face is priced at $400.00. The doctor said I may need 2, possibly 3 treatments. I will take pics and keep you posted!
Penny in Menlo Park, Ca.
Penny in Menlo Park, Ca.
February 6, 2016
Please educate yourself on this treatment. It's a series of treatments . Reproducing collagen in the skin .
Thank you for sharing your experience. Are you looking into alternative treatments?