Venus VIVA User Manual Effective Date: 28.07.13 P/N: DCVIROW3 Rev.01
Treatment Parameters
Selecting the appropriate RF Energy level is essential for successful treatment.
Always start with a low energy level and observe the skin's reaction before increasing
the energy.
When applying energy to tissue, there are different effects achieved in the tissue: at a
relatively low increase of temperature there may be activation of cellular components of
the skin; further temperature increase may lead to cellular destruction
(necrosis/coagulation) and an even further temperature increase leads to ablation.
Post Treatment Care
Post-treatment emollient cream should be applied to the treatment area.
Post-treatment cooling is not necessary. In the event of post-treatment
discomfort, it is recommended to cool the treated area immediately with air
cooling. Cold (not frozen) packs may also be used. Blistered or ulcerated skin
can be treated with a prescribed cream.
Tiny scabs of less than 1 mm diameter will usually form 24-72 hours post-
treatment and may remain for several days. The scabs should not be touched
or scratched even if they itch, and should be allowed to shed off naturally.
Blistered or ulcerated skin can be treated with a prescribed antibiotic ointment
or burn treatment cream as per physician's discretion.
During the first two days following treatment, care should be taken to prevent
trauma to the treated site: avoid hot baths, massage, etc. The skin should be
kept clean to avoid contamination or infection; any mechanical or thermal
damage to the area must be avoided.
Moisturizer may be applied only several hours (~½ a day) after each treatment
and then should be applied regularly throughout the course of the treatment.
Make-up may be applied only 12 hours after each treatment if desired, unless
an unwanted reaction occurs in the area. Generally 24 hours after treatment,
patients may use regular soaps, but not scrub soaps or exfoliants.
The choice of treatment parameters should take into consideration
the diffusion and depth of the lesion, as well as its specific
anatomical location such as proximity to bone. In addition, patient's
skin type and tolerance should always be considered.
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