The VIV Journal

Education, press, and events from the practice. Everything worth knowing about what we do, how we do it, and where to find us next.

From The Treatment Room

A client browsing skincare at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Press
August 10, 2026
The New Standard for Dallas Beauty

Why VIV stands apart in a crowded market: physician-owned, operated and supervised, with aesthetics and wellness under one roof.

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https://www.modernluxury.com/the-new-standard-for-beauty-and-wellness-in-dallas-viv-wellness/
The VIV Wellness lobby in Victory Park, Dallas
Press
July 8, 2026
Modern Luxury Best of the City 2026

VIV Wellness and Dr. Heather Gano named Best Longevity & Wellness Destination in Modern Luxury Dallas's annual Best of the City guide.

Read More
https://www.modernluxury.com/dallas-best-of-the-city-2026/
A male patient receiving a laser treatment at VIV Wellness
Treatment Talk
March 31, 2026
What We Get Wrong About Male Skin

Male skin is roughly 25% thicker and ages on a different curve — why protocols built for female tissue miss, and what we do instead.

Read More
Sciton BBL laser treatment being performed on a patient at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
March 31, 2026
BBL vs IPL: Why We Chose Sciton

Why VIV chose the Sciton mJoule over a standard IPL, and what BBL and MOXI actually do for your skin, whatever your skin tone is.

Read More
Guests at the VIV Wellness holiday soiree in Victory Park, Dallas, 2025
Events
December 12, 2025
VIV Holiday Soirée 2025

Our second Holiday Soirée brought patients, partners and the whole VIV team together in Victory Park for an evening of celebration.

Read More
Comparison of dark spots and melasma on facial skin, treated at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
December 10, 2025
Dark Spots vs Melasma: The Difference

They can look almost alike, but they form for very different reasons — and treating one like the other will usually make it worse.

Read More
A young person's skin being assessed at VIV Wellness
Treatment Talk
December 9, 2025
Understanding Childhood Acne

Breakouts can start as young as seven. Dr. Heather Gano on what causes them, when to seek care, and how VIV treats young skin gently.

Read More
A woman with smooth, even skin following an anti-aging treatment plan at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
December 9, 2025
Your Anti-Aging Plan by Decade

No clutter and no long routines — just the steps that matter most in your 30s, 40s and 50s, and the treatments that back them up.

Read More
Seasonal skincare routine for Dallas weather advised at VIV Wellness
Treatment Talk
December 9, 2025
Seasonal Skincare for Dallas Weather

Dallas weather swings fast. A season-by-season guide to what your skin needs through the year, and which treatments suit each one.

Read More
A six-month treatment calendar and skincare products for event preparation at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
September 19, 2025
6-Month Countdown to a Big Event

A wedding, a milestone birthday, a dream trip — a month-by-month timeline for skin, weight and hormones so results land on the day.

Read More
Dr. Heather Gano, founder of VIV Wellness
Treatment Talk
September 18, 2025
Saying No to a Non-Medical Partner

Dr. Heather Gano on the early decision that surprises people in this industry, and what it means for the patients in our chairs.

Read More
A mature man on the beach after a workout
Treatment Talk
August 31, 2025
Men's Wellness at VIV

Hormones, recovery, hair and skin — a practical guide to what men actually come to VIV for, and how each program is built for them.

Read More
PRP scalp injections for hair restoration at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
August 31, 2025
Hair Restoration at VIV Wellness

PRP, microneedling with exosomes, Keravive and genetic testing — building a hair plan around what is actually causing the thinning.

Read More
Dr. Heather Gano, owner and medical director of VIV Wellness
Press
April 30, 2025
Empowering Health: Dr. Gano's Journey

Dr. Gano on how anesthesiology shaped her approach to preventive care, and the practice she built to treat aging inside and out.

Read More
https://www.modernluxury.com/viv-wellness-owner-and-medical-director-viv-wellness-owner-vertex-anesthesia/
Guests at the VIV Wellness holiday soiree in Victory Park, Dallas, 2024
Events
December 12, 2024
VIV Holiday Soirée 2024

The first VIV Holiday Soirée — the night the practice introduced itself to Dallas, with the team, patients and partners together.

Read More
A male patient receiving a laser treatment at VIV Wellness
Treatment Talk
March 31, 2026
What We Get Wrong About Male Skin

Male skin is roughly 25% thicker and ages on a different curve — why protocols built for female tissue miss, and what we do instead.

Read More
Sciton BBL laser treatment being performed on a patient at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
March 31, 2026
BBL vs IPL: Why We Chose Sciton

Why VIV chose the Sciton mJoule over a standard IPL, and what BBL and MOXI actually do for your skin, whatever your skin tone is.

Read More
Comparison of dark spots and melasma on facial skin, treated at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
December 10, 2025
Dark Spots vs Melasma: The Difference

They can look almost alike, but they form for very different reasons — and treating one like the other will usually make it worse.

Read More
A young person's skin being assessed at VIV Wellness
Treatment Talk
December 9, 2025
Understanding Childhood Acne

Breakouts can start as young as seven. Dr. Heather Gano on what causes them, when to seek care, and how VIV treats young skin gently.

Read More
A woman with smooth, even skin following an anti-aging treatment plan at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
December 9, 2025
Your Anti-Aging Plan by Decade

No clutter and no long routines — just the steps that matter most in your 30s, 40s and 50s, and the treatments that back them up.

Read More
Seasonal skincare routine for Dallas weather advised at VIV Wellness
Treatment Talk
December 9, 2025
Seasonal Skincare for Dallas Weather

Dallas weather swings fast. A season-by-season guide to what your skin needs through the year, and which treatments suit each one.

Read More
A six-month treatment calendar and skincare products for event preparation at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
September 19, 2025
6-Month Countdown to a Big Event

A wedding, a milestone birthday, a dream trip — a month-by-month timeline for skin, weight and hormones so results land on the day.

Read More
Dr. Heather Gano, founder of VIV Wellness
Treatment Talk
September 18, 2025
Saying No to a Non-Medical Partner

Dr. Heather Gano on the early decision that surprises people in this industry, and what it means for the patients in our chairs.

Read More
A mature man on the beach after a workout
Treatment Talk
August 31, 2025
Men's Wellness at VIV

Hormones, recovery, hair and skin — a practical guide to what men actually come to VIV for, and how each program is built for them.

Read More
PRP scalp injections for hair restoration at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Treatment Talk
August 31, 2025
Hair Restoration at VIV Wellness

PRP, microneedling with exosomes, Keravive and genetic testing — building a hair plan around what is actually causing the thinning.

Read More
A client browsing skincare at VIV Wellness in Dallas
Press
August 10, 2026
The New Standard for Dallas Beauty

Why VIV stands apart in a crowded market: physician-owned, operated and supervised, with aesthetics and wellness under one roof.

Read The Article
The VIV Wellness lobby in Victory Park, Dallas
Press
July 8, 2026
Modern Luxury Best of the City 2026

VIV Wellness and Dr. Heather Gano named Best Longevity & Wellness Destination in Modern Luxury Dallas's annual Best of the City guide.

Read The Article
Dr. Heather Gano, owner and medical director of VIV Wellness
Press
April 30, 2025
Empowering Health: Dr. Gano's Journey

Dr. Gano on how anesthesiology shaped her approach to preventive care, and the practice she built to treat aging inside and out.

Read The Article
Guests at the VIV Wellness holiday soiree in Victory Park, Dallas, 2025
Events
December 12, 2025
VIV Holiday Soirée 2025

Our second Holiday Soirée brought patients, partners and the whole VIV team together in Victory Park for an evening of celebration.

RSVP
Guests at the VIV Wellness holiday soiree in Victory Park, Dallas, 2024
Events
December 12, 2024
VIV Holiday Soirée 2024

The first VIV Holiday Soirée — the night the practice introduced itself to Dallas, with the team, patients and partners together.

RSVP