Plasma Skin Tightening
Plasma Skin Tightening Treatment
Introduction
Plasma skin tightening is well known for it’s success with eyelid tightening, including under eyes and excess upper eyelid skin, crow’s feet and frown lines, naso-labial lines, smokers lines on upper lip, jowls and neck tightening and loose tummy skin after birth.
This innovative technology utilises plasma – formed through ionisation of atmospheric gases to stimulate instant contraction and tightening of skin fibres.
What skin conditions are suitable for Plasma Skin Tightening ?
Plasma Skin Tightening is able to treat a number of imperfections without any actual cutting of the skin.
It can be used for:
- Eyelid Tightening, including lower eyelids and excess upper eyelid skin.
- Skin imperfections, including skin tags and sunspots.
- Improvement in the appearance of acne scars.
- Diminishing Stretch marks.
- Tightening loose stomach skin after pregnancy.
- Lines and wrinkles around the eyes (crows feet) and mouth (smokers lines).
- Plasma Facelift and Plasma Necklift.
What are the benefits of Plasma Skin Tightening ?
- Instant results that are visible immediately.
- Non-surgical treatment, which is minimally invasive.
- More affordable than surgery.
- Minimal downtime.
- Immediate results.
- No cutting of the skin.
- No stitches.
- No major trauma to the skin.
- Treatment time less than 1 hour.
What does the treatment involve ?
The treatment involves the use of a plasma pen; an extremely accurate hand- held device that works by utilizing the voltage in the air between its tip and the natural gases emitted from our skin, to form a plasma charge.
A small electrical arc is created that instantly shrinks the targeted skin.
After the treatment, the tissues retract and the skin then goes through a natural regeneration process, by stimulating the fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin and this beneficial effect can remain for 2 – 3 years, leaving the client with fresher, younger and smoother looking skin.
Is Plasma Skin Rejuvenation safe ?
Yes, treatment is very safe when carried out by a competent Practitioner.
This technology does not use scalpel or laser to remove excess skin, thereby avoiding all risks inherent to the traditional intervention.
The treatment is performed without cutting, burning or removing excess skin or fat.
Are there any side effects ?
Plasma Pro Skin Tightening has been shown to be a safe treatment due to its non-invasive nature. Despite this fact, the majority of clients are likely to experience some minor side effects in the 7 – 10 days following treatment.
Immediately after treatment the treated area(s) will be quite red and mildly swollen. Mild crustations/discoloration will be seen in the treated area(s). Swelling may intensify over the following few hours and may last 2 – 3 days. The crustations/discoloration should resolve within 5 – 7 days.
There will be some tiny brown marks that have the appearance of minor scabbing, which are carbon crusts, but in 7 – 10 days these will flake away revealing new pink skin beneath. Some swelling will be seen (especially in cases of eyelid treatment), but it is likely to only last 3 -5 days at most. Swelling in the eye area is to be expected for a few days following an upper eyelid treatment. To avoid any more serious side effects such as hyperpigmentation, follow the aftercare recommendations given to you by your Cosmetic Practitioner.
Is treatment painful ?
We use a topical numbing cream to minimize any pain or discomfort as much as possible. Most our clients tell us the treatment is not that painful.
Usually the Eye or Neck Area being the most sensitive.
During the treatment you may feel some heat in the treatment area, which may be uncomfortable and slightly irritating.
How long does a Plasma Skin Tightening treatment take ?
Treatment takes around 30 minutes to one hour depending on the area(s) being treated.
How many treatments are needed ?
The number of treatments required will vary according to the area being treated, skin’s laxity, the desired degree of correction and the individual’s response to the treatment.
Most clients see results instantly and this continues to improve over the course of the following 12 weeks.
One treatment is often enough, however severity of eyelids or wrinkles and client expectations are all taken into account. Some clients may need a 2nd or 3rd treatment. We find the eyelid area usually requires more than one treatment, whereas wrinkles often need only one treatment.
We recommend any extra treatments to be done 2 – 3 months apart.
How soon will I see results ?
The positive effects of treatment will be noticeable immediately after the first treatment, but the best results will be seen by the 8th week as the skin has had time to go through a full regenerative cycle.
How long do the results last ?
Clients results vary depending on diet, lifestyle and the way your skin naturally ages.
As Plasma is more than a simple tightening treatment (skin volume is actually reduced), the effects should last as long as they would with invasive surgery, typically between 2 – 5 years.
Like all surgical and cosmetic procedures, the effects of plasma are not entirely permanent as it does not stop any further ageing, but the positive results should last years depending on the area treated.
How do I prepare myself for having Plasma Skin Tightening?
This will be discussed with you at your pre-treatment consultation in depth.
Things we need you to be aware of are:
- If you are displaying signs of cold or flu the treatment should be rescheduled.
- Contact lenses must be removed when performing treatment on the upper eyelids.
- Skin should not be inflamed in the area we are treating prior to procedure.
- If you have a sunburn / suntan, treatment should be postponed for up to 8 weeks or until tan / burn signs disappear.
- Discontinue use of any AHA and / or Retinol skincare products for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
- Eyelash extensions receiving upper or lower eyelid treatment MUST have lashes removed prior to treatment and reapplied after 8 weeks.
- Discontinue use of any cleaners, creams, and serums containing acids such as salicylic, glycolic, and lactic 4 weeks prior to having any facial Plasma Skin Tightening procedures performed.
- Avoiding consuming alcohol at least 24 hours before.
- Avoiding blood thinning medication or anti-inflammatories a few days leading up to treatment (these can increase the possibility of bruising).
- Avoid any hair removal a few days before treatment (shaving, waxing, threading) in the area/s you wish treating.
- Avoid using products with anti-ageing ingredients (retinol, alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acid) a week leading up to treatment.
How much do Treatments cost ?
Please refer to our CURRENT PRICE LIST for treatment pricing.
How to look after skin following a Plasma Skin Tightening Treatment ?
Following treatment you will be given thorough aftercare instructions to ensure that you see the best results.
You will be given a specially developed medical aftercare product to promote healing and sooth the initial discomfort.
In the week following treatment (or until the treatment area has fully healed) use only a mild PH balanced soap (Dove) and water to gently cleanse the treated area ensuring it is completely dry. Avoid rubbing the area.