Skin Resurfacing with Venus Viva

Advanced RF Skin Resurfacing is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that uses fractional radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen remodeling beneath the skin's surface. It helps improve acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture, fine lines, skin laxity, and overall skin quality with less downtime than many traditional resurfacing procedures. At our Portland, Maine practice, we perform Advanced RF Skin Resurfacing using Venus Viva and combine it with PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) to support the skin's natural healing response and long-term tissue renewal.

Advanced RF Skin Resurfacing works by delivering controlled fractional radiofrequency energy beneath the skin's surface. This creates precise areas of thermal stimulation that activate your body's natural healing response and encourage new collagen and elastin production. Unlike treatments that only exfoliate the skin, RF resurfacing works deeper within the tissue to improve skin texture, firmness, scars, pores, and overall skin quality over time.

PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) is used to support the skin's natural healing process following RF resurfacing. Derived from a small sample of your own blood, PRF contains platelets, fibrin, white blood cells, and growth factors that help support tissue repair, collagen production, and regenerative healing. When combined with Advanced RF Skin Resurfacing, PRF supports the skin's natural regenerative response, helping optimize healing, collagen remodeling, and long-term skin quality.

Yes. Advanced RF Skin Resurfacing is commonly used to improve acne scars by stimulating collagen remodeling beneath the surface of the skin. As new collagen develops over time, many patients notice smoother texture and softer, less noticeable scars. Depending on the depth and type of scarring, multiple treatments may be recommended. In some cases, we may also incorporate microneedling, chemical peels, or other regenerative treatments as part of a personalized care plan.

Yes. Enlarged pores often become less noticeable as collagen remodeling strengthens the skin surrounding each pore. While pores cannot be permanently "closed," improving skin quality and firmness frequently creates a smoother, more refined appearance over time.

Both treatments stimulate collagen production, but they work in different ways and are designed to address different concerns. Microneedling creates controlled microchannels within the skin to activate your body's natural healing response and encourage new collagen formation. Advanced RF Skin Resurfacing builds on that concept by combining controlled micro-injuries with fractional radiofrequency energy, allowing treatment to reach deeper layers of tissue where more significant collagen remodeling can occur. Because the treatments work differently, one is not inherently better than the other. During your consultation, we'll evaluate your skin quality, concerns, recovery preferences, and long-term goals to determine whether microneedling, Advanced RF Skin Resurfacing, or a combination of both is the most appropriate approach.

Yes, although recovery is generally manageable. Most patients experience redness, warmth, mild swelling, and a rough "sandpaper" texture for several days as the skin begins its natural healing process. Recovery varies depending on treatment intensity, but many patients throughout Southern Maine resume normal activities within a few days while continuing to see improvement over the following weeks. Your provider will review post-treatment instructions and recommend skincare that supports optimal healing.

The ideal number of treatments depends on your skin concerns, treatment goals, and the degree of correction you're seeking. Some patients notice meaningful improvement after a single treatment, while deeper acne scars, significant sun damage, or advanced texture concerns often benefit from a series of treatments. Together, we'll develop a personalized care plan designed to support healthy collagen remodeling and long-term skin quality.

Advanced RF Skin Resurfacing may be appropriate if you're concerned about acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture, sun damage, fine lines, mild skin laxity, or overall skin quality. The best way to determine whether it's the right treatment is through a personalized consultation. We evaluate your skin quality, medical history, goals, and tolerance for downtime before recommending the treatment—or combination of treatments—that best supports healthier skin over time. Patients from Portland, Greater Portland, and throughout Southern Maine often find that a customized approach produces the most natural and lasting results.