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Approximately one-third of all births in the United States are done using C-sections, and that rate is increasing every year as more women opt for this procedure. The abdominal surgical scar left by a C-section may be accompanied by pain, tenderness, rigidity, and itching. Furthermore, the appearance of the abdominal scar can be of a concern to some women.
Fortunately, there is a non-invasive solution that can produce satisfactory results on C-section scars without the downtime. As discussed by Dr. Kai O Kaye, board certified plastic surgeon and founder of Ocean Clinic in this clinical bulletin, he explores the option to treat abdominal scarring using the Venus Viva™ MD NanoFractional Radio Frequency (RF) device. He explains in detail the parameters and settings on this highly customizable skin resurfacing solution that were able to produce results like this:
As the radio frequency energy is produced by an electric current rather than a light source, it is not scattered by tissue or absorbed by melanin, making it possible for patients with Fitzpatrick skin types V and VI to benefit from treatment. Dr. Kaye trusts Venus Viva™ MD for its ease of use and the safety efficacy profile of the treatment. He is able to deliver exactly the amount of energy needed for a given scar by selecting voltage and pulse-width independently with the desired combination of ablation and coagulation. Topical numbing cream is typically used to manage any discomfort during treatment.
C-section scars are often thick and with strong adhesions to the underlying fascia, so the goal is to have an increased depth of energy delivered into the tissue to maximize ablation. Dr. Kaye generally works with a setpoint of parameters at 260-280 V and a pulse width at 25-28 ms. Depending on scar initial status and response, as well as skin type, 3-6 treatments are typically necessary to achieve the desired change in the C-section appearance.
Access this bulletin and see how you can leverage the customizability of Venus Viva™ MD to treat this common concern.
Click the download button below to read Dr. Kaye’s take on maximizing the efficacy of using ablation and resurfacing of the skin to treat C-section scars.
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Venus Versa™ has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ applicator has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
NeoGraft® has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
Venus Legacy™ has CE Mark for the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, cellulite reduction, and wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ has CE Mark for treatment of hirsutism (hair removal), permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Viva™ has CE Mark for the use in dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin, and the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the DiamondPolar™ applicator.
Venus Epileve™ has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides using the DiamondPolar™ applicator, and CE Mark for the treatment of cellulite reduction, increase of skin tightening, and temporary circumferential reduction on the OctiPolar™ applicator.
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