A Venus Legacy in Riyadh is known for being a comfortable, non-invasive experience often compared to a hot stone massage.
The overall process is quick, typically lasting 15 to 40 minutes per treated area, and involves the use of Multi-Polar Radio Frequency (RF), Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields (PEMF), and the VariPulse™ suction technology.
Here is the step-by-step experience you can expect:
The Venus Legacy Session: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Pre-Session Preparation (Before You Arrive)
- Clean Skin: Ensure the treatment area is clean and free of any lotions, oils, creams, or makeup. The skin needs to be completely clean for optimal energy absorption.
- Remove Jewelry: Remove all jewelry, piercings, or metal accessories in or near the area that will be treated.
- Hydrate: It is often recommended to be well-hydrated, as this can help enhance the treatment's effectiveness.
Step 2: Clinic Arrival and Setup
- Change of Clothes: For body treatments (abdomen, thighs, etc.), you will be given a robe or asked to partially undress to expose the treatment area.
- Target Area Cleansing: The aesthetician or doctor will thoroughly cleanse the skin in the targeted zone one last time.
- Application of Glycerin Gel: A clear, glycerin-based gel will be liberally applied to the skin. This gel acts as a protective barrier and allows the Venus Legacy applicator to glide smoothly while conducting the RF energy deep into the tissue.
Step 3: The Treatment (The "Hot Stone Massage" Phase)
- Applicator Contact: The practitioner will select the appropriate handpiece size for your area (smaller for face/neck, larger for abdomen/thighs) and place it gently on the gel-covered skin.
- Warming Sensation: The device is turned on, delivering the Multi-Polar Radio Frequency and Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields. You will feel a gradual, comfortable warmth as the handpiece is continuously moved in slow, circular motions over the area.
- The Goal: The clinician’s goal is to raise the skin's temperature to a specific therapeutic range (often between 40∘C and 42∘C) and maintain it there for a period. This heat is what stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin fibers.
- The VariPulse™ Suction: For body treatments, the VariPulse™ feature may be engaged. This is an adjustable, gentle suction that pulls the skin up into the applicator, allowing the energy to penetrate deeper and stimulating lymphatic drainage, which helps with fat cell volume reduction and cellulite smoothing. You will feel a light pulling or vacuum sensation.
- Continuous Monitoring: The device has built-in thermal sensors to provide real-time skin temperature feedback to the operator. The practitioner will constantly monitor the screen and your comfort level to ensure the temperature stays safe and effective. If the heat ever feels too intense, you must tell the operator immediately so they can adjust the settings.
- Duration: The treatment for a single area typically lasts between 15 and 40 minutes.
Step 4: Post-Treatment Conclusion and Aftercare
- Wipe Down: Once the treatment is complete, the practitioner will wipe the glycerin gel off the treated area.
- Immediate Look: The treated area will likely appear slightly pink or flushed and may feel warm to the touch. This is a normal, positive sign that the tissue has reached the therapeutic temperature. This warmth and redness usually subside within an hour or two.
- No Downtime: The treatment requires no downtime. You can immediately resume all normal activities, including work, exercise, and social engagements.
- Post-Care Advice: The clinician may recommend:
- Applying sunscreen with a high SPF, especially if the treated area is exposed.
- Engaging in light activity (like walking) soon after treatment, as this can help enhance the lymphatic drainage process.
- Staying well-hydrated in the days following the session.
Step 5: Follow-Up Sessions
- Cumulative Effect: Venus Legacy results are cumulative. A single session will start the collagen-building process, but optimal results (smoother skin, reduced cellulite, tighter contour) require a series of treatments.
- Schedule: Most protocols in Riyadh recommend a series of 6 to 10 sessions, performed once a week, to achieve the desired outcome.
- Maintenance: Once the initial series is complete, a maintenance session every 3 to 4 months is often recommended to sustain the long-term results.