Venus Versa IPL Photofacial

The IPL Photofacial is an effective treatment for a variety of skin conditions including freckles, rosacea, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles, and broken capillaries. The overall effect is firmer, brighter, healthier skin for a refreshed look.

Before a Photofacial, your face needs to be cleansed of any makeup, sunscreen, or face creams. Any hair in the area to be treated needs to be shaved prior to treatment. Eye shields will be placed over your eyes and a cooling gel will be applied to the skin to alleviate any discomfort as intense pulses of light are flashed over the skin.

Most patients feel minimal discomfort during their IPL Photofacial and the sensation of the light pulses has been compared to the feeling of a rubber band snapping. Photofacial skin rejuvenation can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes, depending on your skin concerns and the size of the treatment area.

After an IPL, your skin will be mildly red and sensitive for about one day; this is similar to the feeling of a sunburn. We recommend using your moisturizer and SPF to keep your skin healthy as it heals. For optimal results, we recommend 3-5 laser treatments scheduled 3-6 weeks apart.

Direct sun exposure (including tanning beds) should be avoided for 7-10 days before and after each treatment. Targeted spots of pigmentation will darken and naturally flake off in 3-14, depending on the treatment area. Do not pick at these flaking or micro crusting areas.

Venus Viva™

Venus Viva™ is an RF Micropins treatment that uses NanoFractional Radio Frequency™ (RF) and SmartScan™ technology for superior results. Venus Viva™ is a great solution for deep wrinkles, acne scars, enlarged pores, stretch marks, and uneven skin texture.

You should stop using skin products with retinol or glycolic acid for 5 days before your procedure. Similarly, avoid anti-inflammatory drugs and anticoagulant supplements like Advil, and vitamin E.

Venus Viva™ treatments take about 45 minutes and most patients do not feel any discomfort. First, a numbing cream will be applied to the skin and then the micropins applicator will be moved across your skin. This applicator uses tiny pins to create small microchannels on the skin’s surface. These small pins safely deliver heat into the dermal layers of the skin while treating the skin’s surface to effectively target severe facial wrinkles and surface imperfections. For the first 48 hours after treatment, you should avoid direct sun exposure and other sources of heat like saunas and heavy workouts. Continue to skip the use of retinol, glycolic acid, and vitamin C for 10 days. Microcrusting is common for the first week after Venus Viva™ treatment and mild swelling and redness are also common. Your skin will continue to improve over the next 3 months, and you will gradually see brighter, smoother, and firmer skin after each treatment session. Three treatments scheduled 3-4 weeks apart are recommended and after this series of treatments, you may want to consider maintenance treatments 2-4 times a year.

Red Mask: Low Level Light Therapy

Red Light Therapy use LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that emit light at specific wavelengths reversing the signs of aging. The light penetrates below the skin’s surface for safe interaction with skin cells. The light energizes skin cells’ mitochondria and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in smoother healthier skin and soothes inflammation.

There is no downtime or recovery required. The only effects you might feel after treatment are minor redness and the light after image for a few minutes.. The number of treatment sessions needed varies among each patient, but most patients require a few treatments scheduled a few weeks apart for optimal results.

Blue Mask: Low Level Light Therapy

Blue LED light therapy alleviates acne and minimizes associated scarring by clearing bacteria from your pores and preventing it from coming back. These devices feature LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that produce non-UV blue wavelengths.

Blue light is a short wavelength that can penetrate the user’s pores where acne-causing bacteria live. Blue light also stabilizes the sebaceous glands’ oil production so the pores remain clear and new acne can’t form. There is no downtime or recovery required. The only effects you might feel after treatment are minor redness and the light after image for a few minutes. The number of treatment sessions needed varies among each patient, but most patients require a few treatments scheduled a few weeks apart for optimal results.

Venus Viva Radiofrequency

RF energy tightens the skin in the face and tones deep tissues, stimulates collagen production, and can eliminate stubborn fat. These treatments can be used to improve fine lines and wrinkles, reduce cellulite, lift sagging skin, and redefine your natural contours. RF treatment is safe for almost any area of need. Excess fat or loose skin under the chin and on the back of the arms can also be targeted.

RF energy generates thermal heat that triggers your body’s natural healing response and the growth of collagen fibers. Collagen and elastin are two proteins in your skin that give it structure and support. As the skin ages, collagen production decreases and this results in skin laxity, lines, and wrinkles. Stimulating the growth of new collagen will tighten the skin for a firmer, lifted appearance.

Depending on the area being treated, your RF treatment can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes. An RF-generating applicator will be placed over the skin, and you will feel a warm sensation as it gently heats the subdermal fat and dermal layers of the skin tissue. This is a relaxing procedure with no pain.

Since radiofrequency body treatments are non-invasive, there is no downtime or recovery required. The only effects you might feel after treatment are minor redness and swelling. The number of treatment sessions needed varies among each patient, but most patients require a few treatments scheduled a few weeks apart for optimal results.

Laser/IPL Hair Removal

If you are tired of daily waxing, shaving, and plucking, LASER/IPL hair removal can eliminate hair and give you smooth skin without unwanted hair. Get rid of body hair and facial hair in only a few painless treatment sessions with no downtime.

LASER/IPL hair removal uses precise light energy to target and heat multiple hair follicles at once. This laser energy generates heat as it is absorbed by the melanin in the root of each hair follicle.

Before laser treatment, you must avoid sun exposure for 1 week. Your skin should also be free of any active infections, open wounds, and inflammation.

At the time of your hair removal procedure, your clinician will adjust the technology to give you a safe and effective procedure. The treatment is not painful, and most patients describe the LASER/IPL as the feeling of a rubber band snapping.

After LASER hair removal, minor redness and swelling around the hair follicles is common and will resolve within a few days. During the weeks after each treatment, hairs will be shed from the treated area. Because hair regrows at different rates, a series of laser treatments are required. Results will be seen after the third or fourth treatment and within 4-6 treatments, patients will achieve great results. If hair does grow back in the treated area, it will be much finer and lighter than before.