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POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF THE VENUS VERSATM PRO IPL TREATMENTS

VENUS VersaTM/ VersaTM Pro IPL treatments deliver consistent Intense Pulsed Light energy using specific wavelengths.
The wavelength is matched to the targeted chromophore. Targeted
chromophores can treat a range of skin concerns including vascular and/or pigmented
lesions, unwanted hair, and acne. The real-time cooling enhances patient safety and comfort.
Photorejuvenation Treatments – target vascular and pigmented lesions.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VENUS VERSATM/ VERSATM PRO IPL TREATMENT

IPL side effects may include:

Discomfort or pain during treatment
Excessive skin redness (erythema) and/or swelling (edema)
Damage to natural skin texture (crust, blister, burn)
Change in pigmentation (hyper – and hypo-pigmentation)
Scarring
Potential heat damage of hair follicles in the treatment area (i.e. the male facial hair [when
treating the face, avoid the beard area and other hair-growing zones if the patient does not wish to experience possible reduction of hair growth]) (Pigment,Vascular or Acne IPL treatment)
Activity:

Post-treatment discomfort is mild, and you may immediately return to your regular activities. It is advised that you avoid hot baths, saunas, Jacuzzis, and pools for the first 2 days following treatment, as bacteria found in these environments could cause an infection. It is best to avoid applying ice or cooling compresses to the treated area, as the heat emanating from the skin is the body's natural healing response. However, if you are experiencing extreme heat or discomfort, you may use cold compresses to soothe the area.

Moisturizer may be applied 24 hours after each treatment. Moisturizer should then be applied regularly throughout the course of your treatment program.

Make-Up:

After 24 hours, most patients are able to apply makeup to hide the pinkness of the skin if still present. It is important that you remove all makeup that is applied to the skin at night. Do not sleep with makeup on the treated area.

Avoiding the Sun:

Sun avoidance should become a permanent component of your long-term skin care program.

Always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater. Sun exposure, tanning beds, and artificial sunless tanning lotions should be avoided in the treated areas throughout the course of your treatment program.
Long-Term Skin Care:

In addition to sun avoidance, we suggest all patients prioritize long-term skin care to optimize their rejuvenated post-treatment appearance.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF THE VENUS VERSA/VERSA PROTM (MP)2 TREATMENTS

VENUS VersaTM/ VersaTM Pro (MP)2 treatments use the combination of Multi-Polar Radio Frequency

(RF) and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF). Multi-Polar RF delivers faster, more homogeneous heating to multiple tissue depths, resulting in superior clinical results and comfortable patient

experiences. PEMF technology is recognized for enhancing collagen synthesis, promoting

fibroblast proliferation, improving blood flow, and expediting the healing process.

Treatments can result in visible reduction in appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and rhytides. When treating the

body, patients have noticed reduction in circumference and cellulite.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VENUS VERSATM/ VERSATM PRO (MP)2 TREATMENT

Every cosmetic procedure involves a very small degree of risk and, although exceedingly uncommon, it is important that you understand and accept the rare risks involved with the

VENUS VersaTM/ VersaTM Pro (MP)2 treatment. An individual’s informed decision to undergo any cosmetic procedure is based upon a comparison of the risks against the potential benefits, alternatives, and costs.

Heat Sensation – will be felt both during and following the treatment.
Mild Discomfort – may be associated with the treatment, during or post treatment.
Burn - in rare cases, a burn may occur as a result of the treatment. If this does occur, please report to the providing physician and follow up right away.
Erythema (redness) and/or Edema (swelling) - may occur, erythema may be present in the treatment area up to two hours post procedure.

VENUS Versa™/ Versa™ Pro NanoFractional RF is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, using topical anesthetic

POST-PROCEDURAL CARE - DAY 1 TO 5

The healing time for any given treatment varies between different clients. The following represents the general recovery phases you might expect. Individual clients may experience variations from this course.

Immediate responses and possible side effects may include:

Discomfort or pain during or post treatment (itching may occur during healing)
Excessive skin redness (erythema) and/or swelling (edema)
In-grown hairs
Damage to natural skin texture (burn, blister, crust or pustules)
Change in pigmentation (hyper- and hypo-pigmentation)
Scarring
Potential heat damage of hair follicles in the treatment area (i.e. the male facial hair [when treating the face, avoid the beard area and other hair-growing zones if the patient does not wish to experience possible reduction of hair growth])

Swelling/Discomfort/Redness:

Significant swelling and redness of the treated areas and untreated parts may occur following your procedure, and will be maximal at 24 - 48 hours. To minimize swelling, keep your head elevated. It is not uncommon for clients to experience under-eye swelling for the first 1 to 2 days, but this swelling will subside. There will be redness and slight heat emanating from the treated area for the first 24 hours, akin to a mild sunburn. It is unusual to experience severe or excessive pain; you should notify us if this occurs. Tiny scabs will usually be formed 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.

Activity:

Some mild discomfort may occasionally follow resurfacing treatment. You may return to regular activities immediately. It is advised that you avoid hot baths, saunas, Jacuzzis, and pools for the first two days following treatment. The skin should be kept clean to avoid contamination or infection. Any mechanical or thermal damage to the area must be avoided. Some minor heat emanating from the treated area is normal. Post-treatment cooling is not necessary and should not be used under regular skin responses.

Moisturizer:

Post-treatment care, including applying of moisturizers or supporting creams on the treated skin, is at the Physician's discretion.

Make-Up:

After 24 hours, most resurfacing clients are ready for makeup to hide the pinkness of the skin. If applied, it is important that you remove all makeup from the skin at night. Do not sleep with makeup on the treated area.

Avoiding the Sun:

Avoiding direct sun should become a permanent component of your long-term skin care program. Starting 24-48 hours post-treatment, pending skin recovery, you should use a high-factor sunscreen (at least 30 SPF) and protect the treated area from sunlight for at least one month after the treatment. Tanning of any sort (sun exposure, tanning beds, and artificial sunless tanning lotions) is not allowed in the treated areas during the entire course of the treatment.

Tanning after treatment may cause hyperpigmentation.

Long-Term Skin Care:

In addition to avoiding direct sun exposure, we suggest all clients use long-term skin care that will optimize the youthful, rejuvenated appearance you have achieved. We offer clients a program for long-term facial skin maintenance

WARNING SIGNS

The following are some of the symptoms that should alert you to the possibility of an impending or existing complication and you should contact the clinic:

Infection:

Infection may be present if you notice:

Increased (rather than decreasing) facial swelling after the first 24 - 36 hours.
Redness spreading beyond the area of resurfacing, that is warm and tender to touch.

Seek medical advice immediately if infection occurs.