Ok, Ok, I am so excited to be bringing this next level service to all of you beautiful Wholelistic Babes! When I first heard about this technology I was a little skeptical so I dove into the research (which you know I LOVE) and have since become totally obsessed with this pen!
PlasmaMD is the leading, compact handheld device employing plasma technology for non-surgical skin rejuvenation, using proprietary ARC Technology as the key difference.
PlasmaMD is an FDA cleared device for soft tissue tightening. The plasma energy treatment takes less than an hour between numbing, treatment, and the beginning of the post-treatment experience. Combating the visible signs of facial aging, as the plasma energy reacts with the air between the skin and the device, the result creates a purposeful outcome designed for skin rejuvenation that targets improvement in skin laxity, resurfacing texture and the appearance of fine lines with minimal downtime and maximum results.
There are no other minimally-invasive treatments on the market that can truly and safely target the skin around the eyes and mouth with the efficacy needed to produce dramatic results like PlasmaMD. Although results are often noticeable once the initial healing process ends, the results will continue to develop as the new collagen and elastin are stimulated which can take several weeks to months to see full results achieved by the first treatment.
When I was researching this type of treatment option I came across several companies and devices. What stood out to me about Plasma Concepts is that they require their in-person training before they will sell you the device. After that training I feel more than prepared to offer this awesome treatment to my clients! The Plasma pen that I use is German engineered so it is sturdy, dependable and consistent, unlike the others currently available on the market that tend to have inconsistent results. Here’s how it works:
As we age our dermal layer thins, less collagen is produced & these changes in the scaffolding of our skin cause it to wrinkle & sag and to lose laxity & texture
The plasma pen encourages skin tightening using a continuous direct energy source; we ionize nitrogen & oxygen in the air to create a plasma gas. During the procedure, tiny plasma flash is being discharged from the tip of the Plasma Pen handpiece. Results improve significantly over the coming months
Glycation happens when the glucose in your blood stream attaches to proteins (like collagen) and degrade collagen and elastin in the dermis by making them link.
When undesirable bonds are formed in the presence of oxygen, cross-linking occurs. When this happens to your collagen it inhibits/prevents those proteins from sliding over each other smoothly. Similarly to how rust weakens metal, cross-linking collagen weakens the skin and is a huge factor in skin wrinkling and laxity.
If the collagen and elastin fibers within our skin are like the scaffolding holding up a building, then the plasma treatment repairs and rebuilds that scaffolding.
What to expect pre and post treatment:
Every person will have varying degrees of suggested prep based on their current skin conditions but these are the things that are strongly suggested across the board:
You’ll need to up your water intake for the 2 weeks prior to treatment. It’s recommended that you have half your body weight in ounces each day.
You’ll receive a Vit C supplement and I’ll ask you to take that each day for 2 weeks.
You’ll also receive a serum to use in the area to be treated and this will need to be used everyday as well.
Contact lenses will need to be removed during and after treatment so you’ll need to remember to wear your glasses.
On the day of the treatment there is potential for some swelling and tenderness to the area. It’s recommended that you avoid any ice or anti-inflammatories since we want that response for optimal results. You will be permitted to sleep propped up to help with comfort. Days 2 and 3 tend to show the most swelling and you’ll be able to see the tiny dots left over from the plasma treatment. Over the next several days the swelling will go down and the dots will begin to flake off. You will be sent home with a gentle cleanser and a serum. These are the only two things to put on the treated area until all the dots have gone away!
For some people, you’ll be able to tell a difference in skin laxity and texture as soon as all the dots have healed. Other’s will notice more of a benefit several weeks to months later as the freshly produced collagen makes its way to the surface of the skin and your skin’s scaffolding is rebuilt! Depending on the state of the skin during the first treatment we may decide to treat the area again after the 3 month mark to further the results. Once the desired results are achieved you may want to repeat this treatment once per year or you may not need to repeat it for several years depending on genetics and how well you care for your fresh skin!
Comment below if you have any questions concerning this treatment! A zoom consultation at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment will be required and a $100 deposit will be due at that time.