Plasma Pen MD

HOW DOES PLASMA PEN WORK?

The PlasmaPen works by converting electrical energy into electrostatic energy which is transmitted to the probe on the tip of the pen. Held about 1mm from the skin, oxygen and nitrogen are mixed to produce an arc of plasma. This arc never touches the skin, but causes a micro injury to the skin’s epidermal layer which simultaneously heats and disrupts the deeper dermal layer. The effect is that heat is generated whitch stimulates a healing process that recruits fibroblast cells to the skin to produce collagen in abundance thereby tightening and rejuvenating the skin. This is more commonly known as Fibroblasting. Fibroblasts are the most common cells of connective tissue in the body that are responsible for collagen production.

HOW IS PLASMAPEN PERFORMED?

Before the PlasmaPen treatment, the area is numbed with a topical anesthetic. The treatment area is then thoroughly cleansed and a spray of the area is done. A second freeze numbing is applied to further numb the area and constrict blood vessels to minimize bleeding during treatment. The next phase of treatment involves using the PlasmaPen® device to create arcs/micro-channels on the skins surface. This micro-trauma stimulates the healing process for the creation of new, rejuvenated, tight and smooth tissue over the next 12 weeks.

WHAT IS RECOVERY LIKE AFTER PLASMAPEN®?

For the first 7 days following a PlasmaPen® treatment, it is normal for your skin to feel quite tight and dry, or you may experience very slight and occasional weeping that will settle over time. Small Plasma carbon crusts will form on the treated area, and these will be visible for up to a week or so before naturally flaking off. Swelling in the treated area along with darkening of carbon crusts lasts for up to 7 days. The area treated can remain pink for several weeks as new skin starts to form.

HOW LONG WILL MY PLASMAPEN® RESULTS LAST?

Most clients will see a tightening of skin right away. However, since the skin is healing from the inside out, you’ll see progressive results over the next few weeks with optimal results appearing after about twelve weeks. At 12 weeks post treatment, the skin starts to form new blood vessels and release growth factors for the creation of rejuvenated, tight and smooth skin. Clients continue to see transformative results for up to two years . However, like various cosmetic treatments, the effects won’t be permanent because it can’t stop ageing. The comprehensive healing response is characterised by the strengthening, plumping, inflation and lifting of the skin.