SEARCH
Acne is the most common skin concern in North America, leaving many people stuck with acne scars. While often seen as a negative, these scars are actually a result of the skin attempting to heal itself following a breakout.
Mar 20, 2020
Get non-surgical solutions for today's top aesthetic concerns with Venus Treatments. Join thousands of satisfied patients worldwide!
Scars are often reminders of past events, old accidents or incidents that feel like they’ll never leave you. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, we each will develop at least one scar at some point in our lifetime, but they don’t have to be permanent. Although the causes of scars and their response to treatments can be very complex, it’s easier to mask and fade their appearance on the face and body. Use these five tips to reduce the visibility of scars while treating textural irregularity.
While a go-to liquid concealer or powder may be best for camouflaging dark circles or the inflammation and redness caused by acne, these aren’t the best options for masking scars—particularly when dealing with irregular textures. For best coverage, consider color-correcting before applying a quality mineral makeup powder that reduces the appearance of scars without caking and drawing attention to textural irregularities. The common colors for neutralizing the blue or purple tones of acne scars are peach or orange concealers. Apply the color correction by gently tapping with your finger. Avoid adding too many layers of a thick product as it could cause the opposite effect by emphasizing the textural changes rather than hiding them. For more pronounced scars, use a full-coverage cream concealer created specifically for masking scar tissue. Then, color in tandem with a light setting powder for a smooth, flawless finish.
Skin around scars tends to become easily inflamed and more sensitive, leading to frequent redness and irritation that can aggravate their appearance. Moisturize often to cut down on these symptoms. Choose a body or face moisturizer that’s best for your skin type, and don’t shy away from oil-based moisturizers or moisturizing oils—it’s an old wives’ tale that all oils are bad for oily skin. Of course, it’s a good idea to increase water intake to help hydrate the skin from the inside out. For a hydration supercharge, especially during seasonal transitions when your skin needs a little more than what topicals may offer, opt for facial rejuvenation treatments with Venus Glow™. The treatment delivers a moisturizing boost to the skin using ultra-fine jet streams of purified water. It deep-cleans the skin, resulting in an instantly hydrated, glowing complexion.
Scars that are depressed (dip into the surface of the skin) can be harder to hide with concealer, risking a buildup of too much product for the sake of a seemingly smoother finish. To minimize the appearance of divots and concave scars without clogging pores with too much makeup, try dabbing a light, creamy highlighting makeup on the scar. This will reflect light from the area and minimize the appearance of the scar’s textural irregularity.
Some of us are more susceptible to scarring than others, because of how our genetics vary. Your body has its own way of masking and minimizing the appearance of scars, but its natural healing process takes time, so patience is key. Depending on the type of scar it is, the rate of recovery and healing can vary. Some of the common types of scars include flat scars, raised scars, depressed scars, keloid scars, contracture scars, and stretch marks. After an injury, the body produces an increased level of collagen to prompt the healing of damaged tissue. Using treatments early on in the healing process may cause more harm than good, so ensure the body has ample time—three to four weeks—to heal before pursuing any scar reduction treatment.
If the body doesn’t seem to be holding its own to heal and minimize the appearance of scar tissue, try boosting the skin’s natural collagen production levels with a Venus Viva™ skin resurfacing treatment. While there are a variety of treatment options, Venus Viva™ uses advanced radio frequency technology to offer a safe solution for all skin types. Using tiny needles and high energy density to create micro-dermal wounds in the skin’s surface, heat produced through radio frequency technology is delivered below the skin’s surface, prompting the body to begin its natural healing process to revitalize collagen and elastin production. These radio frequency treatments boost collagen levels and stimulate a natural healing response, leading to the correction of scar tissue, and a reduction in the appearance of scars and textural irregularities of the skin.
Interested in learning more about whether RF skin resurfacing treatments are right for you? Locate a certified treatment provider near you today using the search field below.
Find a certified Venus Treatments provider near you today who specializes in today’s top aesthetic medical solutions.
Search below to find a provider near you and to learn about our non-surgical aesthetic treatments with ARTAS®, NeoGraft®, Venus Bliss™, Venus Blilss MAX™, Venus Versa™, Venus Legacy™ Venus Versa™ Pro, Venus Velocity™, Venus Viva™ MD, and Venus Glow™.
For more information call: (888) 907-0115 // [email protected] // 235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 900, Toronto, ON, M2J 4Y8 Canada
REGULATORY CLEARANCES [ More ]
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.
Copyright © 2024 Venus Concept. All rights reserved.
You are entering our website. For other countries/regions and language options, please click the SELECT A DIFFERENT REGION button below.
SELECT A DIFFERENT REGIONAre you looking to get a treatment? Please visit our patient website to learn more.
Click HereUnsure which aesthetic treatment is right for you? Take this quick and easy quiz to discover treatments that suit your needs.
Get Started