HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
This will depend on several factors, including the amount of skin laxity and the age, and the health of the client. On average 2 to 4 treatments are required per area. You will see a great result even after 1 treatment however for the longevity of the treatment minimum 2 sessions are recommended.
HOW LONG WILL THE TREATMENT LAST?
On average for 2-4 years, however as everybody continues to age and even though collagen lasts a few years, the continuous ageing process will mean maintenance sessions will be required.
Preparing for Plasma Lift
- Advise your therapist about your use of Retin-A / tretinoin and other active skin ingredients
- It is highly recommended to prep your skin with a Vitamin B or C serum or some type of tyrosinase inhibitors to help with the healing and pigmentation side of things. (speak to your therapist)
- Avoid tanning prior to procedure. If you get tanned / sunburnt please postpone your procedure
- You should not have inflamed skin or be systemically unwell (eg cold or flu) when having this procedure. Please postpone your procedure
Post Plasma Fibroblast:
- Swelling is completely normal. For the first 48 hrs the area should be kept dry. You MUST NOT get the area wet for the first 48 hours. Avoid vigorous exercise as this will increase swelling.
- Do NOT scratch or pick any of the superficial crusting on the surface. You will increase risk of infection and scarring if you pick the scabs. Let them exfoliate on their own.
- If you experience itching, an over the counter antihistamine may be helpful
- Be patient, the healing part is a process. Take time to rest, sleep and heal.
- Oedema (swelling) may also occur. Sleeping on 2 pillows with your head elevated helps.
- Do not apply ANY other creams, ointments or products of any kind on face until you are told it is ok to do so.
- Avoid exposing the treatment area to the sun as this could result in pigmentation, Once all Plasma Dots have shed SPF 50+ must be worn daily.
- Do not apply any make-up (even mineral) for the first 4 days or until the scabbing or peeling is complete (about 7-10 days)
- Avoid skin treatments such as Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Skin Needling or any Laser treatments for 4-6 weeks after the treatment. (Please check in with you Practitioner Prior to any of these treatments)
Who should avoid plasma tightening?
- Those who have a dark complexion, as they are at higher risk for hyperpigmentation
- Those with active skin disease including inflammation, dermatitis or rosacea flares, or any other skin disease where the barrier is impaired.
- Those with a pacemaker
- Those with an active cold sore (ie herpes simplex). These patients should reschedule their appointment. Antivirals may be prescribed for you by your doctor to take before and during the treatment
- Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Those on Roaccutane