Venus Viva™ Skin Resurfacing in Courtenay & Campbell River

A single treatment session usually lasts between 90–120 minutes. The number of sessions in a treatment program depends on the individual patient, but typically ranges from 3–4 sessions spaced every 4–6 weeks.

Most people experience some redness after treatment but can usually continue with normal daily activities afterwards.

Makeup can generally be worn 48 hours after treatment.

Venus Viva™ may be an excellent choice if your main concern is skin texture. Venus Viva™ may be suitable if you want to improve:

• Acne scars or other structural scarring
• Enlarged pores by tightening the surrounding skin matrix
• Orange-peel skin texture
• Stretch marks

Skin Tone Advantage: Unlike many traditional ablative lasers, Venus Viva™ is cleared for a range of skin types because it uses radiofrequency energy rather than light beams. It may carry a lower risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation than some traditional laser treatments.

Venus Viva™ is a medical-grade treatment. You should not have this treatment if certain contraindications apply.

Contraindications may include:

• Active medical implants: You have a pacemaker, internal defibrillator, or any other active electrical implant.
• Local implants: You have permanent implants, metal plates, screws, or injected substances in the specific treatment area.
• Active skin conditions: You have rashes, open sores, psoriasis, eczema, or active acne in the treatment area.
• History of poor healing: You tend to form keloids or have a history of abnormal scarring.
• Heat-triggered conditions: You have a history of Herpes Simplex (cold sores) in the area and have not taken a prescribed preventative antiviral medication.
• Recent procedures: You have had cosmetic injections (neuromodulators or fillers) in the last 2 weeks, or facial/eyelid surgery in the last 3–6 months.
• Recent medications: You are currently on blood thinners or have taken NSAIDs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, within the past week.
• Pregnancy or nursing: You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If any of these apply, your provider will recommend adjusting the timing or choosing a different treatment to keep you safe.

Venus Viva™ works best as a planned series of treatments so your skin can build collagen steadily over time.

Initial Series: Most patients require 3–5 sessions to achieve noticeable skin resurfacing. More severe acne scarring may require up to 6 sessions.

Timing Between Visits: Sessions are typically scheduled 4–6 weeks apart. This gives your skin time to heal, renew, and respond to treatment before you come back.

Maintaining My Venus Viva Results

Collagen remodelling is an ongoing process. Collagen production usually peaks about 3–4 months after your final Venus Viva™ session, and results often continue to improve for several months.

To keep your skin looking its best:

Maintenance Treatments: Plan one maintenance session every 6–12 months to stay ahead of natural ageing and sun damage.

Daily Sun Protection: Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every day. Consistent sun protection helps preserve the new collagen your skin has created.

Medical-Grade Skincare: Use topical retinoids, vitamin C serums, and peptide-based products as directed. These support cell renewal and help you maintain and enhance your Venus Viva™ results.

In British Columbia, medical aesthetics are governed by guidelines set out by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.

All of our treatments are overseen by our Medical Director, Dr Liezl Sullivan, and performed by certified medical aesthetics technicians, registered nurses, or physicians.