How the treatment works
Viva combines controlled microscopic needle channels with radiofrequency energy delivered beneath the skin surface. The combination creates gentle thermal stimulation and micro-injury that activates the skin’s natural repair pathways, encouraging collagen and tissue remodeling. The provider adjusts treatment depth and energy to match your skin’s condition, which helps shape the treatment’s safety and potential response.
In a 60 MINUTES appointment the device passes across treatment areas to create many tiny channels and a measured amount of heat. That controlled stimulation begins a healing cascade that continues for weeks; visible changes are gradual and rely on each person’s biology, baseline skin condition, and adherence to aftercare guidance.
What it treats and limits
Viva targets concerns described as uneven texture, mild fine lines, and loss of firmness by promoting dermal remodeling and collagen production. It can also help improve overall tone and surface regularity. Outcomes vary by individual factors such as age, skin quality, and how the skin heals, so expectations should be realistic rather than absolute.
This treatment is not a one-time guaranteed fix; some clients choose follow-up sessions or complementary skincare to reach their goals. Your practitioner will outline realistic objectives during consultation and explain trade-offs, including how timing procedures around sun exposure and local activities can protect results in Athens’s humid climate.
Preparing and aftercare choices
Scheduling and planing matter for many Athens clients: evening and weekend appointments fit students and commuting professionals near West Athens / Alps Road. Choose a time that leaves a short recovery window so you can avoid heavy sun or strenuous exercise immediately afterward. The local humid subtropical climate makes sun protection and timing important for post-treatment comfort and outcomes.
Aftercare centers on protecting the treated skin and supporting healing through gentle routines and sun protection; your provider will give specific instructions. If you have upcoming UGA events, concerts, or downtown plans, schedule treatments to avoid interference with short-lived redness or sensitivity and to allow consistent adherence to aftercare in the days following treatment.
