Plasma Pen Skin Tightening
(True Plasma Fibroblast)

Plasma Pen skin tightening is a non-surgical treatment that uses plasma energy to stimulate the skin’s natural regeneration process. Plasma is the fourth state of matter and is created when gas becomes energised and ionised.

During treatment, controlled plasma energy is applied just above the skin surface. This creates tiny, precise treatment points that trigger skin contraction and stimulate fibroblast cells responsible for collagen and elastin production.

The result is firmer, tighter and smoother skin that continues to improve over time.

The ball tip is an attachment for the True Plasma Pen. This allows the Plasma to be more evenly distributed on the surface of the skin and has an exfoliating and temporary plumping effect. We call it the Botox alternative for superficial fine lines, because it is temporary but can last a few months. The skin does not need to be numbed as it is not painful and can be added to other facial treatments.

For deeper lines it can be combined with the True Plasma Fibroblast.

We use the PLAXEL LUXE system, which produces true, controlled plasma energy rather than simple electrical sparks.

Many basic plasma pens rely on unstable electrical discharge, which can lead to inconsistent results and unnecessary skin trauma. PLAXEL generates stable plasma energy, allowing for precise treatments, predictable healing and improved outcomes.

This advanced technology allows us to treat the skin safely while maximising regeneration and tightening.

True plasma pens create precise, white, carbon-crusted dots via nitrogen gas ionization to stimulate collagen with minimal trauma and rapid healing. Conversely, electrical pens (electrodesiccation) produce yellow/orange sparks, burning the skin to create larger, dark scabs, which increases risks of scarring, burning, and hyperpigmentation.

Key Differences:

• Arc & Action: True plasma creates a violet/purple arc, using sublimation to vaporize skin cells at the epidermal junction without direct contact. Electric pens use a yellow arc, directly touching the skin to burn it.

• Healing & Results: True plasma causes less damage, resulting in faster, safer, and more effective lifting. Electric pens can cause excessive trauma, bleeding, and higher risk of, or, scarring.

• Appearance: True plasma leaves tiny white dots with a central pinprick of carbon, while electric pens leave distinct, large black/brown burn marks.

• Suitability: True plasma can be used on a wider range of skin types (up to Fitzpatrick 5), whereas electric pens are generally limited to Fitzpatrick types 1-3.

Plasma Fibroblast treatment is able to treat a number of imperfections without any actual cutting of the skin. It can be used for:

• Nonsurgical brow lift

• Nonsurgical lip flip

• Improving under eye bags and wrinkles

• Nonsurgical eyelid tightening and lifting / nonsurgical blepharoplasty

• Skin tightening of the neck and body (arms, knees, stomach)

• Improving loose or sagging skin on the neck, jawline and cheeks

• Improving expression based fine lines and wrinkles across the face such smile lines, crow’s feet, smoker’s lines, forehead lines, frown lines & more

Skin tightening and texture improvements are the biggest benefits. Most people will respond effectively after one session and will be able to see the effect immediately. Those with deeper wrinkles may benefit from further treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart. You can expect to look younger and fresher, while over time your skin will respond by naturally building more collagen and increasing elastin production.

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. Further treatments can be carried out to get better results, although it is uncommon to require more than four treatments.

Appointments must be spaced out by 12 weeks.

As Plasma Lift is more than a simple tightening treatment (skin volume is actually reduced), the effects should last as long as they would with invasive surgery.

Like all surgical and cosmetic procedures, the effects are not entirely permanent as it does not stop any further ageing, but the positive results should last years depending on the area treated.

The positive effects of treatment will be noticeable immediately after the first treatment, but the final results will be seen after 8-12 weeks. For some, an additional treatment may be required after 12 weeks for maximum results.

Additionally, there are lifestyle factors that can prevent the result from lasting as long as they can, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and prolonged sun exposure.

• Clients should be in good health at the time of the appointment, with no preexisting health conditions. If the client displays signs of cold or flu the treatment should be rescheduled.

• Clients skin should not be inflamed in the area we are treating prior to procedure.

• Clients prone to keloid scars are not ideal candidates.

• Clients with diabetes, healing disorders or lymphatic draining issues should not undergo treatment.

• Clients with a sunburn/sun tan should postpone treatment.

• Clients who have a history of Hyperpigmentation are not ideal candidates.

• Clients must not display any tanning at the time of the treatment.

• Clients must not display Herpes Simplex Virus (Cold sores/Fever blisters). You will need to reschedule your appointment if you are experiencing an outbreak. If you have experienced Herpes Simplex Virus (Cold sores/Fever blisters) in the past you must see your Medical Doctor and obtain a prescription for Valtrex and begin taking it 3 days before treatment and for 4 days following treatment. (This applies for treatments surrounding the lip area only)

• Not for clients with pace makers.

• Not for clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Clients with Eyelash extensions receiving upper or lower eyelid treatment must have lashes removed prior to treatment and reapplied after 8 weeks.

• This treatment is only recommended on light-medium skin tones . Anyone with a darker complexions is at risk for Hyperpigmentation. ​

Plasma Lift has been shown to be a safe treatment due to its non-invasive nature when done by a fully certified technician. Still the majority of clients are likely to experience some minor side effects in the 7-10 days following treatment.

There will be small plasma crusts (little brown dots) in the treated area that will last 7-10 days before naturally lifting, revealing new pink skin beneath. 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 therapist.

On the treatment day, it is recommended that no make-up is worn on the treatment area.

​A numbing agent is applied. When the treatment area is sufficiently numb, the session begins with multiple connections of the fibroblast tip.

You may feel some heat in the treatment area, which may be uncomfortable but not painful. Treatment time is usually between 30-90 minutes, depending on the size of the area.

Immediately after treatment the area may be red and mildly swollen with small plasma crusts (spots). You may experience a sensation similar to a sun burn which will likely last a few hours. Swelling may intensify over the following few hours and more so when eyes are treated and may last 2-3 days. The carbon crusts will lift within 5 -12 days depending on the individual and area treated. Results gradually improve over the course of the following 8-12 weeks.

Following the treatment you will be given thorough aftercare instructions to ensure that you see the best results. In the week following treatment (or until the treatment area has fully healed) an exfoliating wash or cleanser should not be used. Instead opt for a sensitive cleanser (like our Leaf & lab sensitive cleansing wash), and avoid rubbing the area.

To read about pre and post care for Plasma pen go to our dedicated page:

https://www.ecoskinclinic.co.uk/post/plasma-lift-contraindications-aftercare

Plasma pens only consumable part is a fine needle that needs to be disposed in clinical waste. It is a very low consumable treatment making it very eco friendly.

All products used on the skin are suitable for vegans and is manufactured in accordance with cruelty-free standards.

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