Sun Protection Tips to Follow After an Aesthetics Treatment

Now that you’ve taken this step toward achieving your aesthetic goals, it’s important to keep in mind what you can do in terms of optimal aftercare. There are definite dos and don’ts you should follow to ensure that your treatment results aren’t jeopardized. Proper sun care is one of the topmost considerations for anyone post-treatment. Read on to learn when and how to best protect yourself from the sun following your aesthetic treatment:

Treatments That Require Sun Protection Aftercare

Venus Treatments are safe and comfortable, and typically require little to no downtime, or prolonged recovery periods. In some cases, however, your skin will be sensitive to UV exposure directly after a session and so it is very important that you take extra steps to protect it. These are just a few of the treatments that you should limit your sun exposure immediately after:

Heightened UV sensitivity after these aesthetic treatments can last for some time. A proper sun protection routine is generally required post-treatment. Your provider would be able to explain the details of what sun protection measures are needed for you.

How to Protect Your Skin from the Sun

Always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Hopefully this is already part of your daily sun care routine, so doing it after your treatment will come naturally. Dermatologists recommend you use at least an ounce to cover everything properly—that’s a shot glass full. And you should be wearing it even if you’re staying inside all day.
Limit your time outdoors, especially on clear sunny days. If you simply can’t resist the good weather, at least try to keep to the shade, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are at their strongest.
Pay attention to the UV index. The UV index tells you how high the risks of sun exposure are on any given day, and you can usually find this number on your favorite weather app or site. A 10 or higher is a good reason to stay inside.
Accessorize to protect your skin. Hats with broad brims and sunglasses with a high UV absorption rate are essential for guarding the sensitive skin around the eyes, face, and neck during sunny weather. You can protect the rest of you with long sleeves and pants or skirts in light fabrics.
Be aware of reflective surfaces and other sources of sunlight. Sun protection is just as important in the winter when snow reflects the sun into your face and doubly so on beach days, to protect you from light bouncing off the water. Also, be careful to shade windows where you may be sitting in direct sunlight for a long period of time—even if you can’t feel the heat, those UV rays are still doing damage.
This should go without saying, but avoid sunbathing, including sunlamps, tanning beds, and tanning salons.

Aesthetics Treatments for Sun Damage

Follow the steps above to ensure that your treatment results will be optimal and long-lasting. Furthermore, they’re all you need to establish an excellent sun protection routine for life. But if you, like most of us, aren’t perfect when it comes to sun care, you may have noticed early signs of sun damage when you look in the mirror. Photoaging is an unavoidable part of life, but modern medical aesthetics technology can do a lot to halt, and even reverse signs of sun damage. These can include but are not limited to sun spots, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Venus Versa™’s TriBella™ treatment works to address all of these concerns using three technologies to rejuvenate skin from underneath the surface. First, using Intense Pulsed Light the treatment works to diminish pigmentation in the skin. The next step uses combination technology to reinvigorate the skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin for anti-aging effects. Lastly, skin resurfacing renews the skin and improves the texture for a smoother, younger, and healthier-looking appearance.

A certified treatment provider can help you decide whether TriBella™ is right for you, and form an individualized plan to help you achieve your best skin yet. Find one near you by using the search field provided below.

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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)² applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. 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.

Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and 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 are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and 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 is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.

NeoGraft^® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and 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.

ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.

Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.

Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and 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 Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.

Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.

Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.

Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.

Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and 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™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.

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