What is a plasma pen?
A plasma pen is a medical device used in the skin care and beauty industry. It is a handheld electrical device that uses high frequency plasma to create small electrical arcs that are directed at the surface of the skin. These arcs generate heat that is used to vaporize or damage the top layer of the skin, the epidermis.
The process performed with a plasma pen is often referred to as a “plasma lift.” The treatment stimulates the skin’s structure and improves the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, scars and age spots.
Benefits of a Plasma Pen Treatment
- Wrinkle reduction
- skin tightening
- Scar improvement
- age spot reduction
How does the plasma pen work?
With plasma technology, the planoplas plasma pen uses ionized atmospheric atoms and molecules from our surrounding air (oxygen and nitrogen) to create a tiny plasma flash that jumps onto the skin. This enables controlled, painless removal of the skin and at the same time promotes scar-free healing. This technology enables an effective and long-lasting tightening effect. The precision of the planoplas plasma pen enables excellent results. Deep tissue is not damaged and the treated area heals quickly.
The treatment
Before treatment begins, there is always a detailed consultation, assessment of the skin condition and the respective treatment area. An anesthetic cream is first applied to the selected area. After a short exposure time, the practitioner begins to create small dots on the skin in a specific pattern. This process triggers the tightening reaction. The tissue is stimulated and contracts at the same time.
Depending on the initial skin condition and age, 1-3 sessions are recommended, which are carried out at intervals of 6-10 weeks. In order to estimate the number of treatments, it is very important to examine the affected skin area beforehand.
What treatments can be performed using a plasma pen?
The following treatments can be performed using the plasma pen:
- eyelid tightening
- reduction of bags under the eyes
- removal of warts
- Scar reduction
- removal of age spots and pigment disorders
- tightening of the neck and décolleté
rules of conduct before and after treatment
Before treatment:
- Treatment with the Plasma Pen cannot be carried out on fresh wounds
- Do not apply any creams or make-up on the day of treatment
- Do not take blood-thinning medications
- No fruit acid peels 6 weeks before
- No permanent makeup 6 months before
- No treatment during pregnancy
- No treatment with the pre-existing condition diabetes with poor wound healing
After treatment:
- Treat scabs daily with special cream (montis skin)
- High sun protection for 3 months
What are the benefits of treatment with a plasma pen?
Treatment with a plasma pen has the following advantages:
- No bleeding
- No anesthesia
- Short downtimes
- No scars
FAQ
What is a plasma pen?
A plasma pen is an innovative device based on plasma technology. By converting the ambient air, the plasma pen creates a localized heat source. This heat acts on the skin, removing it from a tiny area and causing the skin to shrink. The plasma pen is used to treat drooping eyelids and bags under the eyes. Excess skin is removed in a targeted and controlled manner. The treatment stimulates the body's self-healing powers and leads to a tightening of the tissue.
Where can the plasma pen be used?
The plasma pen is used to treat drooping eyelids and bags under the eyes. The targeted and controlled removal of excess skin stimulates the body's self-healing powers and tightens the tissue. Tiny injuries to the skin's surface lead to visibly firmer skin after the healing phase.
How many treatments are required?
Typically 1-2 treatments are required, depending on the extent of the excess skin and the individual body constitution of the client.
What complications can occur?
Possible complications include swelling, crusting, reddening of the skin and, rarely, an unsatisfactory result in cases of severe drooping eyelids or wrinkles. Wound infections, impaired wound healing, scarring and pigmentation disorders are extremely rare.