Venus VIVA Scar Revision Perth

• Improve raised traumatic and surgical scars
• Improve discolouration
• Improve depressed/ pitted scars
• Minimal discomfort

• Surgical Scars
• Traumatic Scars
• Mild – Moderate acne scarring (please see VIVA Rejuvenation)

• Both men and women of all ages and all skin types who would like to see improvement to their scars.
• Please note that scars must be at least 3-12 months old to begin treatments.

• Roaccutane in last 3 months
• Pacemakers and fitted Pumps
• Pregnancy or breast-feeding
• History of keloid scarring or abnormal wound healing
• Open wounds of any kind, eczema, dermatitis, active rosacea, active Herpes Simplex
• Recent surgery in the area (with in last 3-6 months)
• Cancer or radiation therapy
• Sunburn in area to be treated
• Recent waxing, IPL, laser therapy or injectable treatments (within last week)

*NB: please inform your nurse or therapist if you have ever experienced or are prone to darkening of the skin post trauma

• If the healing skin in incorrectly cared for it can prolong healing time and possibly lead to infection and scarring
• Hyper-pigmentation (darker areas of pigment on the skin associated with trauma) lasting for 1 to 12 months. (Can be treated with medicated bleaching creams) We recommend darker skin types prep the skin with a bleaching cream 4 weeks prior to treatment
• Possible herpes simplex outbreak if prone to cold sores in treatment area

The VIVA is designed to be performed as a course of scar revision treatments. Initially it is recommended you begin with 3-6 sessions spaced at 4 to 6 weekly intervals.

Face:

• Most patients will experience a mild sunburn like sensation that lasts 2 to 5 hours
• Moderate redness with some swelling, immediately after and lasting up to 12 – 36 hours
• Raised, red marks may be present; this is due to cool airflow from the hand piece and will fade shortly after treatment
• Skin will feel rough to the touch, this typically resolves after 1-2 weeks
• The treated area is generally sensitive to heat for 2 days following treatment

Body:

• Most patients will experience a mild sunburn like sensation that lasts 2 to 5 hours
• Moderate redness with some swelling, immediately after and lasting up to 12 – 36 hours
• Raised, red marks may be present and may last 4-5 days
• Skin will feel rough to the touch, this typically resolves after 1-2 weeks
• Some residual darkening may occur that may last 2-4 weeks then fade
• The treated area is generally sensitive to heat for 2 days following treatment.

We review the skin at 12 weeks after the recommended scar revision course has finished. This time frame allows us to see the success of the scar revision treatment. Before and after photo’s are then compared and results discussed.

Small Scars less then 10cm: from $175 per treatment.

Small Meduim 10 – 15cm:from $220 per treatment.

Medium 15 – 20cm: from $320 per treatment.

Large 20cm+: from $420 per treatment.

Courses of treatments are available at a discount when purchased up front.

10% discount for a package of 3 purchased up front

15% discount for a package of 6 purchased up front

For the next 3-7 days following treatment:

• Do not use products containing AHA’s, BHA’s, Vitamin A (Retinol), astringents or exfoliating granules
• Cool compress or ice as needed
• Do not expose the skin to sun
• MUST apply a sunscreen daily
• Avoid vigorous exercise, saunas, chlorinated and salt water pools, steam baths and hot showers for 48 hours following your treatment
• Avoid waxing, IPL, Laser or depilatory creams for 2 weeks following your treatment
• Apply moisturiser as required (skin is best to remain moist during this time)
• Do not exfoliate or pick at peeling skin

Suggested Homecare for 5-7 days

It is important to avoid the use of exfoliating products for the next 3-5 days. To avoid sun sensitivities it is important to apply a broad-spectrum sun block daily. We recommend the following regime:

Normal/ Dry Skin Types

• Ultra Hydrating Milk Cleanser/ Ultra Balancing Cleansing Gel
• Recovery Face & Body Cream
• Ultra Moisturiser Cream/ Ultimate Bio-Repair Cream
• Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30+, SPF50+

Body

• Mild bar or liquid soap/ Ultra Balancing Cleansing Gel
• Strataderm Silicone Scar Gel
• Recovery Face & Body Cream
• Un Fragranced Body Cream
• Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30+, SPF50+