Vivace™ Microneedling®
What is Vivace?
Vivace™ combines Microneedling and Radiofrequency into one treatment.
Microneedling works by making thousands of tiny micro-punctures in the surface of the skin to promote healing through new collagen and elastin production. This well-established and very popular treatment has now moved into the next generation with Vivace™, which combines the benefits of Microneedling with Radio Frequency (RF).
Radio Frequency (RF) is a treatment that delivers heat to the lower (dermal) layers of the skin to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin in the deeper skin layers. The new collagen and elastin that is generated results in new, thicker, tighter skin.
Why choose Radiance Medspa for Vivace?
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We have performed over 7,500 Vivace™ Skin-Tightening and Microneedling treatments over the past 19 years.
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We have extensive experience with Skin Tightening Treatments including Ultherapy, Thermage, and now the NEW Vivace™.
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We are the FIRST provider of Vivace™ Microneedling with PRP in the Tampa Bay Area.
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We believe medical-grade skincare is integral to your treatment, and therefore is included.
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We are honest, sincere, and never pushy. We will never recommend anything that is not appropriate for your needs or your budget.
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We only deliver natural-looking results – you will never look fake or overdone.
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Tampa Bay’s Leading Medspa for over 19 Years
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Complimentary In-Person and Virtual Consultations available.
Avoid Direct Sun
Avoid direct sun on the treatment area for 1 week before and after your Skin Pen treatment. The treatment cannot be performed on sunburned skin.
Discontinue Exfoliants and Accutane
Discontinue Retin-A, Glycolic, Alpha or Beta Hydroxy Acids, and exfoliants for one week prior to each treatment. Discontinue Accutane (and any isotretinoin products) for 12 months prior.
Use Alastin Products
Best results are achieved when the skin is well hydrated at the time of treatment. For this reason, it is strongly advised that you prepare your skin for treatment using the skin care products listed below for 14 days prior to treatment: Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar and Alastin Silk Shield All Mineral SPF 30
Discontinue Blood Thinners
To minimize the likelihood of bruising, discontinue the use of blood thinning medications and supplements for 2 weeks before and 1 week after treatment; NSAIDS for 3 days before and 1 week after treatment
Avoid Alcohol
Avoid drinking alcohol the night before and the day of your treatment.
Stop Autoimmune Therapies
Only with the approval of your physician, autoimmune therapies should be temporarily discontinued 24 hours before and after treatment.
History of Cold Sores
If your face will be treated and you have a history of facial cold sores, please notify us in advance so that we may provide you with a prescription for antiviral medication to start before your treatment. The Vivace treatment cannot be performed on your face if you have an active cold sore.
Be Healthy
It is important that you are in good health at the time of your treatment to ensure your body has a healthy healing response after the treatment. Healthy healing is important for your safety (i.e., to minimize infection) and to ensure good results.
Healing
It is important to wait at least 4 weeks after a Skin Pen treatment and until any redness, swelling and/or peeling have completely resolved before getting other treatments on the same area. When getting a Vivace treatment after other treatments, it is important that the area to be treated is not swollen, irritated, peeling, or bruised at the time of the Vivace treatment.
Clean Skin
Please come to your appointment with clean skin – remove all makeup, creams, and lotions.
Dress Comfortably
Please dress so that you may comfortably and modestly expose the treatment area, when applicable (i.e.chest).
Medications
If antiviral medication was prescribed for you, please make sure to continue to take as directed. Acetaminophen/Tylenol may be taken if needed to relieve any discomfort. NSAIDS and anti-inflammatories, should not be used for 1-week post treatment.
Keep Skin Clean
Keep the treated area clean and avoid makeup for the rest of the day following treatment. Tinted sunblock may safely be used starting the day after treatment. Clean makeup (using clean makeup tools) may be applied the next day unless the skin is peeling or any open skin/scabs are present.
No Ice
Do not apply ice or any type of cooling to the area post treatment.
Products to Use
The products below should be used following your treatment: Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar, Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream, Alastin Ultra Light Moisturizer with TriHex Technology, and Alastin Silk Shield All Mineral SPF 30
Be Gentle
Avoid using exfoliants, retinols, alpha or beta hydroxy acids, or topical Vitamin C products for at least a week after the treatment. Do not use any mechanical cleaning devices (i.e., Clarisonic), facial scrubs or washcloths on the treated area - only wash the area with your hands – for at least a week.
Avoid Sun Exposure
Avoid direct sun exposure and wear a large-brimmed hat and minimum 35 SPF for at least 2 weeks post-treatment. This is important to ensure proper healing and to minimize chances of scarring.
Avoid Heat / Exercise
Avoid heat, saunas, hot tubs, and sweaty activity; this includes exercise of any kind.
Side Effects
Blotchiness, redness, peeling and flaking may occur after treatment and will typically resolve in 2-3 days for the face. Neck and chest may take up to 2 weeks. Allow the skin to flake off naturally and do not rub, pick, or peel the skin off as it heals. This may result in scarring and infection.
Schedule Follow Ups
Please schedule your follow-up appointment 90 days after your final Vivace treatment to assess results and determine whether additional treatments are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vivace work?
Before the Vivace treatment is administered, we apply a special topical numbing cream to the skin to minimize any discomfort. Once the skin is suitably numb (usually an hour), the Vivace treatment is started. The Vivace system gently and precisely places micro needles into the skin and then simultaneously delivers RadioFrequency (RF) energy through the needles into the skin. The RF energy spreads warmth throughout the treatment area and deep throughout the skin layers. This warmth stimulates the production of new collagen elastin in the area, which begins immediately and will continue for months following the procedure.
Does the Treatment Hurt?
During a Vivace treatment, you can expect to feel prickly, warm sensations in some areas but for the most part, you will feel little to nothing as a result of your skin being numbed prior to the procedure using a topical numbing cream. After the treatment, your skin will feel tight and warm. There is no residual discomfort or pain following the treatment.
What is included in the price of treatment?
We believe medical grade skin care is integral and critical to the results of the treatment, therefore a medical-grade post care kit is included in the price of a single treatment, or a series. Once home and at the appropriate time, you may begin to use the medical grade skin to ensure healing and great results.
Is there Downtime after Vivace?
There is minimal downtime after a Vivace treatment. You should expect your face to look and feel like you have a mild sunburn for a few hours after the treatment. In some cases, areas of mild swelling will occur after the treatment and can even appear the following day. This is a normal response by the body and indicates healing and collagen remodeling is taking place. You should plan to keep your skin as clean as possible and should not apply makeup on the skin for 24 hours following treatment.
How Soon Will I See Results?
Vivace treatments are done in a series of 3, spaced one month apart. New collagen and elastin will begin to form immediately after each treatment and the stimulating effects of the micro-channels, and the radio frequency together will give the skin an immediate glow. The production of new collagen and elastin will continue for up to 6 months following each treatment. It is important to complete a series of at least 3 Vivace treatments to get optimal results.
Can Vivace help with texture and pigment?
Some incidental improvements will occur, however, our Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, APRNs, will often recommend combining the Vivace Treatment with a laser such as CoolPeel or BBL, for more optimal texture and pigment results.
How many Vivace skin tightening treatments will I need?
Vivace is performed in a series of 3 treatments spaced about a month apart. From just one treatment, you will begin to see results, and those results will get better over time reaching the maximum effect about six months after your final treatment.
What areas can I treat with Vivace?
Vivace can be used to smooth, improve, and tighten skin on nearly any area of the face or body, including the face, neck, chest, hands, arms… wherever you may want smoother, tighter skin.
Can Vivace be used for all skin types?
Yes! This minimally invasive treatment combination is safe and effective for all skin types and tones.
How long will results from Vivace last?
Results from this synergistic combination of treatments can last for years. Your body will continue the aging process and you can renew and rejuvenate your skin with another series of Vivace treatments whenever you notice the effects of time. Taking good care of your skin after your Vivace treatment is critically important for making the results last. The use of high-quality medical grade skin care on your skin and keeping your skin out of direct sun are two of the best practices you can follow for maintaining your new, beautiful skin after Vivace. Our team of skin care experts can advise you on how to best take care of your skin and protect your Vivace investment. Most patients will enjoy the results of this type of treatment for at least 1-2 years before they may want to repeat it again.
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