Understanding the Plasma Lift Procedure
The Plasma Lift is the latest non-surgical, non-invasive skin tightening treatment, that fights the signs of aging. Here at Brilliant Skin Studio, we use the special Plamere Plasma Pen, which is an FDA approved medical plasma device to perform fibroblast lifting treatments.
As we age, our skin loses collagen, and the elasticity starts to diminish, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. The Plasma Pen skin tightening targets and revives fibroblasts, which are cells responsible for the production of collagen and maintaining connective tissue in our bodies. This non-surgical treatment is used to increase those fibroblasts in order to lift, tighten and rejuvenate various areas of the skin - all with no cuts, no stitches, no scalpels, and no injectable anesthetics.
The Plasma Pen creates an arc between the skin and the needle, which never touches your skin. This arc forces immediate contraction of the skin tissue at the surface and causes a thermal disruption within the dermis below, targeting the fibroblasts specifically. This precision trauma to the epidermis of the skin causes carbon crusts to form, which generally fall off within 5 -10 days, leaving behind new and rejuvenated skin at the surface. Immediate results can be seen and will continue to improve over the next 8-12 weeks.
What areas of the body do we target?
❖ Fine Lines
❖ Nasolabial Folds / Smile Lines
❖ Smokers / Kissing Lines and the “Lip Flip”
❖ Marionette Lines
❖ Sagging / Hooded Eyelids – Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty
❖ Lower Eyelids – Smoothing / Tightening / Puffiness
❖ Nose Reduction/Contouring - “Non-Surgical Nose Lift”
❖ Neck Lines and Loose Skin - “Non-Surgical Neck Lift”
❖ Scar Reduction / Acne Scars
❖ Forehead and Frown Line Wrinkles
❖ Jawline / Jowl Tightening and Lifting
❖ Drooping / Wrinkled / Loose Skin on Arms, Knees and Thighs
❖ Chest / Breasts / Décolleté – Tighten Loose and Wrinkled Skin
❖ Butt Lift
❖ Stretch Marks / Stomach Tightening
❖ Aging / Wrinkled Hands
❖ Crow’s Feet
What skin types can be safely treated with the Plasma Pen?
Plasma Lift works on light to medium skin tones. On the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale (a classification system developed by Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD of Harvard Medical School) skin types I, II, and III can safely be treated with Plasma Pen. Skin type IV can be treated as well, but this can only be determined by doing consultation and may require a patch test be done first. Anyone higher than a level IV skin type may run the risk of hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation using the Plasma Pen, therefore we do not want to take that risk.
Not sure which skin type you have or if you are a candidate for Plasma Lift?
Please see the Booking Page to set up your personalized consultation so that we can help you determine if you are a candidate for the Plasma Pen treatments.
FAQ’s
-Healing time and what to expect?
We do not suggest making any plans for a beach vacation or a hot date right after your Plasma Lift treatment, as you will definitely need to plan for some “social downtime”, which is approximately one week. After your treatment using the Plamere Plasma Pen, on average, the healing time is between 7-14 days, depending on the area being treated. You'll likely notice redness, swelling, and there will be scabbing around the treated area of the skin. The swelling should begin the following day after your treatment and peak around day 3, before subsiding. There is always more swelling in the eye area. The carbon crusts usually start to fall off around the one-week mark.
Healing times may be compromised if the proper after-care protocol isn't followed, so we'll give you the lowdown on what to do and what not to do to ensure you achieve the best possible results from our treatments.
-How many treatments are required?
The number of treatments required will vary according to the area being treated, skin laxity, the desired degree of correction and the individual’s response to the treatment. Most patients will only need one treatment and will see results instantly, and this continues to improve over the course of the following 8 to 12 weeks. Some clients may need more than one treatment initially to achieve better results and more lifting and tightening. Appointments must be spaced out by 8-12 weeks. We also suggest touch up treatments every one to two years, depending on your individual skincare goals.
-Is the Plasma Pen safe for all?
Your safety is our first priority and the Plasma Lift may not be suitable for everyone.
Please read below for a FULL list of contraindications for Plasma Lift to determine if you are a candidate or not.
PLASMALIFT FIBROBLAST CONTRAINDICATIONS
Plasma-lift skin tightening is generally suitable for most people and areas of the body, including around the eyes or mouth, forehead, nose, neck, breasts, stomach, arms, knees, tops of hands and elbows, including scars or sun spots, skin tags or anywhere on the body with extra/loose/sagging skin. It is most suitable for Fitzpatrick skin types (from Type 1 to 4) and most skin textures, although here are some contraindications:
Vitiligo
Skin disorders (psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis)
Pregnant or Breast Feeding
Lupus
Liver Disease (Only with doctors consent)
Immune / Autoimmune disorders
HIV/AIDS
Bone Disease
Diabetes
Prone to Scarring and Keloid Scars
Hemophilia
Heavily tanned skin
Thread Lift within two months
Skin infections or Lesions in area being treated
Metal Implants
Pacemakers
Fever or current infection
Anti-Acne Medication – Accutane or Prednisone 1 year prior to treatment
All forms of Hepatitis
Retin A type products within one month
Deep Chemical Peels within two months
Varicose Veins in the area being treated
Botox and Fillers within 3 weeks of treatment
Darker than Level 4 on the Fitzpatrick Skin Tone Scale
Anyone on anticoagulants to help prevent blood clots is a major contraindication for us here at Brilliant Skin Studio. If you take medications that can slow wound healing like cytotoxic antineoplastic and immunosuppressive agents, corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or anticoagulants, we cannot treat you with the Plasma Pen. Please note this is for your own health and wellbeing.
*** You must ensure the skin is in its natural color and not altered by the sun during the time of your treatment.