The treatment helps to activate and release important proteins in the dermis to regulate cell maturation (ageing) which encourages tissue regeneration and repair. The highly accurate and controlled trauma we cause to the epidermis makes the skin dry superficially into tiny carbon crusts which fall off within a few days.
The skin will have multiple millimetre trauma marks to the skins surface which appear in the formation of brown crusts on the skin surface and may last between 3 to 7 days. These crusts (carbon crusting) will dry up and fall off during the days following treatment, it is important not to pick/peel them off to prevent against infection, pigmentation or scarring. Weeping is a possibility but will settle quickly. There may also be mild swelling, especially if the eye area has been treated, but this is normal and to be expected. Swelling may last for 1 to 5 days.
The skin will appear pink in colour once the carbon crusts have fallen off, this is new skin and should be protected with SPF50 from then onwards.
We cannot express enough the need to protect your brand new skin by avoid direct sun, wearing SPF and sunglasses even on the dullest of days.
1. You may experience a “stinging” sensation in the treated area(s) immediately after treatment. This is normal and it generally only lasts for about an hour.
2. If the treated area is swollen, you may apply ice pack covered with a clean cloth. Do NOT apply ice directly onto the skin, as this can cause damage to the tissue. Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications like aspirin, ibuprofen or steroids if possible.
3. If you are receiving a Plasma Pen treatment anywhere on your face or neck, we recommend you sleep on your back with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
4. DO NOT cleanse the treated area until the following day
5. Do NOT exercise 48 hours after treatment or expose yourself to any heat, steam or sweat because this can intensify the inflammation that’s already present
6. DO NOT moisturise the area, allow wound to dry heal. Aloe Vera gel can be applied to relive dry or itchy sensation.
Full aftercare advice will be given to you when you leave the clinic.
