http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html Dermatology and Laser Treatment Topics Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:53:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-486 Dr. Lorrie Klein Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:44:22 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-486 Vivite Vibrance should help most forms of hyperpigmentation, including the post inflammatory type from acne. Using it in conjunction with a hydroquinone product such as Obagi Clear is usually best if you want to be agressive in your treatment. If the Obagi Clear is making you break out consider trying a different hydroquinone product, such as Obagi C Clarifying Serum. Vivite Vibrance should help most forms of hyperpigmentation, including the post inflammatory type from acne. Using it in conjunction with a hydroquinone product such as Obagi Clear is usually best if you want to be agressive in your treatment. If the Obagi Clear is making you break out consider trying a different hydroquinone product, such as Obagi C Clarifying Serum.

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-483 Donna Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:55:48 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-483 Does the Vivite Vibrance work on post inflammatory hyperpigmentation left from acne? What is your recommendation for treating PIH? I am currently using the Obagi Clear but is causing my skin to break out. Does the Vivite Vibrance work on post inflammatory hyperpigmentation left from acne? What is your recommendation for treating PIH? I am currently using the Obagi Clear but is causing my skin to break out.

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-114 Dr. Lorrie Klein Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:02:51 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-114 Rhonda, I can't advise you without seeing you on whether you should have a peel or not, but I can tell you that Vivite Vibrance is both safe and effective on all skin types, including african-american. Whether or not you have a treatment, it will help to use Vibrance. Rhonda, I can’t advise you without seeing you on whether you should have a peel or not, but I can tell you that Vivite Vibrance is both safe and effective on all skin types, including african-american. Whether or not you have a treatment, it will help to use Vibrance.

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-108 Rhonda Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:08:24 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-108 I am a black female with a lot of dark spots on my skin. I went to a clinic and they recommended a facial peel and the Vivite Vib Ther. Do I need both and will vivite workon afro-americans? I am a black female with a lot of dark spots on my skin. I went to a clinic and they recommended a facial peel and the Vivite Vib Ther. Do I need both and will vivite workon afro-americans?

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-98 Dr. Lorrie Klein Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:47:47 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-98 Rene, I have investigated your question by contacting Allergan, the makers of Vivite Vibrance and the Vivite system. As far as they know there have not been any reported problems with any of the ingredients in any of the Vivite products when used during pregnancy but they have not been tested in pregnant women so they cannot advice us on safety. My personal advice would be that it is okay to use as none of the ingredients have been reported, to my knowledge, to cause problems but that you should double check with your OB before using any new products during pregnancy. Rene, I have investigated your question by contacting Allergan, the makers of Vivite Vibrance and the Vivite system. As far as they know there have not been any reported problems with any of the ingredients in any of the Vivite products when used during pregnancy but they have not been tested in pregnant women so they cannot advice us on safety. My personal advice would be that it is okay to use as none of the ingredients have been reported, to my knowledge, to cause problems but that you should double check with your OB before using any new products during pregnancy.

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-92 Rene' Cook Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:10:41 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-92 I would like to know if it is safe for pregnant or breast feeding women to use Vivite' Vibrance, and the entire Vivite' system. Is there any clinical data to verify it's safety? What is the Dr's opinion? I would like to know if it is safe for pregnant or breast feeding women to use Vivite’ Vibrance, and the entire Vivite’ system. Is there any clinical data to verify it’s safety? What is the Dr’s opinion?

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-89 Dr. Lorrie Klein Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:50:23 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-89 Dear Rose Vivite Vibrance and all hydroquinone products lighten melanin pigmentation, which comes from the melanocytes in the skin. Dark spots that arise from sclerotherapy are usually due to the deposition of hemosiderin in the skin, an iron-containing substance that leaks out of red blood cells. These products will not work for this condition. IPL may help you but as you experienced it often does not. Your spots may lighten with time so be patient. Dear Rose
Vivite Vibrance and all hydroquinone products lighten melanin pigmentation, which comes from the melanocytes in the skin. Dark spots that arise from sclerotherapy are usually due to the deposition of hemosiderin in the skin, an iron-containing substance that leaks out of red blood cells. These products will not work for this condition.
IPL may help you but as you experienced it often does not. Your spots may lighten with time so be patient.

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-88 Dr. Lorrie Klein Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:45:50 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-88 Yes, Vivite Vibrance can be used with just about every other product. Yes, Vivite Vibrance can be used with just about every other product.

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-87 Till Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:56:24 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-87 Can vivite be used with Mama lotion (mandelic acid)? I just bought a full bottle and I would hate to throw the product out. Can vivite be used with Mama lotion (mandelic acid)? I just bought a full
bottle and I would hate to throw the product out.

]]> http://skin1.com/blog/2008/09/product-of-the-week-vivite-vibrance-therapy.html#comment-86 rose Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:48:41 +0000 http://skin1.com/blog/?p=125#comment-86 I saw an advertisement on this product and I'm interested in trying it. I would like to try it though on my legs. I've had schlerotherapy which has caused hyperpigmentation. They had me using hiruval cream which is not lightening the areas. I'm asian and they are trying laser (IPL) as well and I see no results. Do you think this product might work for this type of discoloration? Thank you! I saw an advertisement on this product and I’m interested in trying it. I would like to try it though on my legs. I’ve had schlerotherapy which has caused hyperpigmentation. They had me using hiruval cream which is not lightening the areas. I’m asian and they are trying laser (IPL) as well and I see no results. Do you think this product might work for this type of discoloration? Thank you!

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