Venus VIVA Fractionated RF Skin Rejuvenation

• Suitable to ALL skin types
• Refines surface texture, smoothing coarse thickened skin
• Refines open pores
• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Reduce appearance of acne scars face and back
• Reduce appearance of melasma and hyperpigmentation
• Reduce activity of inflammatory acne and mild rosacea
• Improves sun damaged skin to face and body
• Supports synthesis of elastin for overall rejuvenation

NOTE: VIVA can be used anywhere on the body for rejuvenation such hands, arms and Improves the appearance of stretch marks and mild scarring.

NOTE: Good for people who do not feel ready for, or do not yet need laser resurfacing or medium depth peels or as a prevention method.

• Roaccutane with in 3 months
• Pacemakers and fitted Pumps
• Permanent Metal Implants in the area to be treated
• Pregnancy or breast-feeding
• History of keloid scarring or abnormal wound healing
• Tanning medications
• 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

*NB: please inform your nurse or therapist if you have ever experienced or are prone to cold sores.

• 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 in a course of treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Initially it is recommended you begin with 3-6 treatments, however deeper lines, scarring and other severe skin conditions will take more regular sessions which will be discussed with you during your consultation. The eye area responds well to 3-4 sessions.

• You will be prescribed a homecare regimen suited to your skin type
• Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 30-50+
• Cease use of any Retinol products 48 hours prior to the treatment

A single treatment last no longer than 30 minutes. The VIVA handpiece is passed over the area, a pickling sensation along with heat will be felt. A relief topical anesthesia (cream), which offers excellent pain relief may be applied to facial areas to limit discomfort.

NOTE: please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time for numbing cream to be applied.

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 and will fade shortly after

treatment.

• Skin will feel rough to the touch and will resolve in 1 week
• 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 1-2 weeks
• Skin will feel rough to the touch and will resolve in 1 week
• 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 4 weeks after the recommended course has finished. This time frame allows us to assess the success of the treatment. Before and after photo’s are then compared and results discussed. It is at this stage a skin care and treatment maintenance program will be discussed with you.

After your results have been achieved with VIVA, treatments can be performed during the year to maintain the benefits.

Full Face                                         $ 450 per treatment.

Half Face                                         $ 325 per treatment.

¼ Face                                             $ 225 per treatment

Neck                                                $ 350 per treatment

Décolletagé                                       $ 350 per treatment

Face & Neck                                   $ 600 per treatment

Face, Neck & Décolleté                    $ 700 per treatment

Hands                                              $ 200 per treatment

½ Arm                                                  POA

Shoulders                                            POA

Advanced

Add Healite II LED Light Therapy                   $  50

Add Hydra Facial                                            $  75                                                          

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

Prices are also available for other areas of the face & body and can be discuss with your therapist.

Enhance your results by alternating Venus VIVA with one or more of the below therapies

Alternate with EmCyte Pure PRP (see cosmetic nurse injectors)

Alternate with Ultra Lactic Peels and Sonophoresis Vitamin Infusion

For the next 3-5 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
• Apply moisturiser as required (skin is best to remain moist during this time)
• Do not exfoliate or pick at peeling skin
• 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
• Avoid make up for 12 hours post laser
• Avoid applying tanning products for 1+ weeks following your treatment

Home Care Products to use for the following 3 – 5 days

It is important to avoid the use of exfoliating products for the next 5-7 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
• Ultra Protective Antioxidant Complex
• Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30+, SPF50+

Normal/ Oily Skin Types

• Ultra Balancing Cleansing Gel
• Recovery Face & Body Cream
• Ultra Hydrating Lotion
• Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30+, SPF50+