PlasmaChanneling® & Cold Plasma: Treatment Advice & Aftercare

Before & After Your LUXEplaxel® Treatment

Eco Skin Clinic offers both PlasmaChanneling® and Cold Plasma using the LUXEplaxel® system. Although both use plasma technology, they work differently and may be used for different skin concerns.

PlasmaChanneling® is a non-ablative, needle-free treatment that uses controlled plasma energy to create temporary superficial channels within the skin's outer barrier. This allows specially selected professional serums to be incorporated as part of the treatment protocol.

Cold Plasma uses non-thermal plasma without intentionally creating channels in the skin. It is a gentler treatment that can be selected for sensitive or reactive skin and as part of skin-rejuvenation protocols.

Your practitioner will assess your skin and recommend the most appropriate treatment.

Before Your Treatment

Very little preparation is normally required.

Before your appointment:

• Avoid deliberate tanning and sunbeds.

• Avoid arriving with irritated, sunburnt or damaged skin.

• Avoid strong exfoliating products or other skincare that has caused irritation immediately before treatment.

• Tell us if you have an active skin infection, cold sore, open wound or significant inflammation.

• Tell us about all medication, supplements and herbal remedies you take.

• Let us know if your health or skin has changed since your consultation.

• Tell us about any recent advanced skin treatments or injectable treatments in the area.

  
  

Is Treatment Suitable for Everyone?

Please tell us before treatment if you:

• are pregnant or breastfeeding

• have an active skin infection or open wound

• have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic medical device

• have metal implants close to the treatment area

• have a history of abnormal or keloid scarring

• have a significant active skin condition

• are currently taking isotretinoin or have recently completed a course

• have recently experienced significant sun exposure or have a very active tan

• have a medical condition or take medication that may affect healing.

Not every medical condition automatically prevents treatment. Your practitioner will assess your individual circumstances and the particular LUXEplaxel modality being considered.

Do not stop prescribed medication for treatment unless advised by the healthcare professional who prescribed it.

What Does PlasmaChanneling® Feel Like?

The LUXEplaxel tip is passed across the skin in controlled movements. No needles penetrate the skin.

You may experience mild warmth or tingling during treatment.

PlasmaChanneling is non-ablative, so unlike traditional ablative plasma/fibroblast treatment, it is not intended to create carbon crusts or scabs. The manufacturer describes clients as typically leaving with no more than a mild pink flush and being able to return to normal activities immediately.

What Does Cold Plasma Feel Like?

Cold Plasma is a non-thermal treatment and is generally very comfortable.

You may experience a mild sensation during treatment and temporary pinkness afterwards, but there is normally little or no downtime.

Cold Plasma doesn't intentionally create the temporary channels produced during PlasmaChanneling®.

What to Expect Afterwards

Following either treatment, the skin may temporarily appear slightly pink or feel mildly sensitive.

With PlasmaChanneling®, you shouldn't expect the crusting, scabbing or peeling associated with ablative Plasma Pen treatments.

Most clients can return to their usual activities immediately.

Aftercare

For the remainder of the day:

• Avoid unnecessarily touching or rubbing the treated skin.

• Keep skincare gentle.

• Follow any specific skincare instructions given by your practitioner.

• Avoid strong exfoliating acids, retinoids or other potentially irritating products if your skin feels sensitive.

• Avoid deliberately overheating or irritating the skin if it feels warm following treatment.

• Don't have another intensive skin treatment on the area until it has completely settled.

If your practitioner has provided specific post-treatment products as part of your PlasmaChanneling protocol, use them as directed.

The manufacturer's PlasmaChanneling protocol uses specifically formulated PDRN/peptide products and an oxygen spray rather than suggesting that arbitrary skincare products can be driven through the temporarily altered barrier.

Makeup

Because neither treatment is ablative, there isn't the prolonged makeup restriction associated with traditional plasma/fibroblast treatments.

However, I'd keep your advice simple:

Where possible, leave the skin free from makeup for the remainder of the day following treatment.

If makeup is necessary, wait until the skin feels completely comfortable and use clean products and applicators.

Sun Protection

Protect your skin from excessive sun exposure following treatment.

Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 as part of your daily skincare routine and avoid deliberate tanning and sunbeds.

When Should I Contact Eco Skin Clinic?

Significant reactions are not expected following PlasmaChanneling or Cold Plasma.

Please contact us if you experience:

• redness that becomes progressively worse

• significant swelling

• blistering

• increasing pain or heat

• an unexpected pigmentation change

• signs of infection

• any other reaction that concerns you.