
What is Venus Viva?
Venus Viva is the latest advancement used to improve your skin’s overall tone and texture on all areas of the body. Depending on the intensity of the treatment, down time varies from one to seven days. It is safe and effective for all skin types regardless of age or skin color. This treatment is ideal for anyone who wants to tighten and lighten their skin for a smoother, younger appearance.
Up to 60% improvement in fine lines, scars and pigmentation problems can be seen after a series of 3 treatments when done at higher levels.
What Does it Treat?
- Deep Wrinkles to Fine Lines
- Large Pores
- Acne Scars
- Dull Skin
- Lax Skin
- Rough Texture
Who is a Great Candidate?
- Both men and women
- All skin types, regardless of age or color
- Patients with acne scars, fine wrinkles, and surface irregularies of the skin
- Patients with pigment irregularities such as sun damage and freckles
- Patients with loose skin who would like a smoother, tighter appearance
- Patients looking to improve the tone and texture of their skin
How does it work?
- Venus Viva sends multiple fractional radiofrequency (RF) currents into the skin using a patented scanner technology which allows for a more uniform, safer and less painful treatment than the traditional RF fractional devices of the past. The energy settings are customized per patient and allow the medical professional to design a treatment that addresses the patient’s specific concerns.
- RF tightens existing collagen fibers in the dermis while stimulating collagen producing cells (fibroblast) to make collagen for the skin.
- Thanks to the nano-sized pin formation on the treatment head, the degree of tissue injury is greater in the dermis than the epidermis, allowing for little to no downtime when done at lower energy levels. Since the skin is partially (fractionally) damaged, the relative sparing of the epidermis means there is no weeping, oozing or downtime when lighter treatments are performed. At higher levels down time can be up to seven days with more involved post treatment care.
The 30-45 minute Venus Viva procedure is performed comfortably and may involve using a topical anesthetic cream and cryogen skin cooler if the patient desires.
When can I go back to work?
The most common question is “when can I return to work”. Depending on the level of ablation you and your medical provider have chosen, the degree of redness and mild irritation will vary from one to seven days. With higher level treatments you will be red for a few days but can use a quality camouflage cover up typically on day two.
- Light /Maintenance Treatments: same day to next day
- Medium Treatments: 3 to 5 days
- Aggressive Treatments: 5 to 7 days
Post treatment care for your skin will be discussed with you during your consultation. With our recommended camouflage makeup, you may return to work the next day after maintenance/light treatments
Venus Viva treatments may be bundled in a complete program with skin tightening treatments, IPL treatments for advanced color correction, chemical peels and microdermabrasion for clearing of acne lesions, neurotoxin and soft tissue fillers to enhance the aesthetic outcomes of the skin, as well as many other complementary treatments.
Feedback From Clients
Learn from previous clients how their experience with our non-surgical procedures went.
frankie ann bridgeman2023-07-10 Susan, and the front desk staff, are MARVELOUS especially, Susan...feel so cared for and about looking forward to my next visit kathy Sidwell2023-07-07 Susan is absolutely the very there is. She is so knowledgeable, and you can tell she feels very passionate about her job. I learned so much and my skin has never looked better. The women that were at the desk were extremely professional and helpful in every way. My visit there was perfect in every way. Thank you. Leigh Cornu2023-06-07 Not only is Colle a phenomenal esthetician and helped my skin look and feel better than it ever has in my life, I leave feeling better just having spent time with her. She is thoughtful, attentive, results motivated, kind and caring. She approaches any concerns I have with my skin as if they were her own and spends time and attention on making me , and my skin! feel and look the best it ever has. Can’t recommend her more! hayley andrews2023-03-24 I had the pleasure of working with Dr Barr for my recent rhinoplasty, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From our initial consultation, Dr Barr listened carefully to my concerns and worked with me to develop a plan that would achieve the look I wanted. She used photos to help me visualize the final outcome and ensure we were on the same page. The actual procedure itself was a breeze, thanks to Dr Barr's expertise and attention to detail. I was amazed at the transformation when I saw my nose for the first time at my first post-op appointment. Dr Barr did an outstanding job and exceeded my expectations. Overall, I highly recommend Dr Barr to anyone considering a rhinoplasty or other cosmetic procedure. Her talent, dedication, and compassion make her stand out among her peers, and I am grateful for her exceptional work K. C.2023-03-14 I traveled from Los Angeles to Salt Lake to have my blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) performed by Dr. Barr because I knew she was exceptionally qualified as an ENT facial plastic surgeon. I had a wonderful experience. Dr. Barr understood (better than I did) my desired outcomes and provided excellent alternatives to a mini-facelift (which I thought I needed). The blepharoplasty was amazingly pain-free with a local anesthetic, and I had minimal swelling and bruising. Because I work remotely, the only downtime I experienced was the afternoon of the procedure. A week after the operation, it was hard to tell that I had had any work done! Besides the blepharoplasty, my treatment included strategic filler, lightened melasma, and Kybella to shrink jowls. In addition, I started a round of EMface sessions (which I finished in LA) to lift and tone my facial muscles and skin. It's been a month, and the results are stunning. Because it takes the results of Kybella and EMface longer to fully appear, I feel like I am getting younger every day. All of the clinic staff I met were lovely. Elle guided me through the process and ensured that I always had the information and products I needed in her kind and timely manner. She deftly and efficiently provided laser treatment to help minimize bruising. Whitney conducted my EMface therapy, and her calm, confident approach created a relaxed environment during the sometimes bizarre sensations of the procedure. Dr. Barr had my best interest at heart when deciding which and how much of each product to use, and I would encourage anyone considering these types of treatments to get her opinion before having any work done. If I had known I was only a few weeks away from feeling this refreshed, I would have done it long ago! Jeff Motta2023-02-28 Very professional business and Rey was able to put me at rest and was very clear about what to expect and explained what I would experience with my procedure. I would recommend Rey Ilada to everyone. Thank you! V Vineela Maddukuri2023-02-28 Absolutely love it. Susan explains everything so diligently and recommends really good products. She never pushes me to buy them. She is very thorough in all the procedures. Kozy2022-10-04 Dr Lucy Barr did my rhinoplasty in April of this year and I’m over the moon with how amazing it is. Every step of the process was painless and I was given excellent care by her, her husband (Dr Sharma did my functionality surgery at the same time) and her staff. My results exceed my expectations. I’m so pleased! Dr Barr has also reconstructed my earlobes (I used to have them stretched big in the early 2000s) and I’ve also had laser work done on my pigmentation on my face. I see Susan for laser work, Chase for injections and Elle for facials. Every single member of this team is a gem. The office is clean and beautiful and every one is kind and the best in their field. Thank you for helping me to look my best, I genuinely love all of you. Diane Guido2022-09-21 I rarely make online comments/reviews, but I felt this was important. The experience I have had at Barr Aesthetics has been fabulous! Colle has been doing a Med-lite treatment with me, and it has truly made a difference in the overall texture and tone of my skin. Of course, everyone is different, but this has certainly done wonders for me. And, Colle has been such fun to meet with over the past couple of months (and so caring) that I just want to post something. Oh, also, they have a cute little sign in the front office that asks you not bring young kids with you to the waiting room....I so appreciate that! Thank you Dr. Barr, Colle, and the whole office staff for everything that you do! Diane