Negosentro.com | Plasma Pen – The New Plasma Fibroblast Skin Treatment | You may have already heard that plasma is the next breakthrough in skin rejuvenation. However, do you really understand how it works? This article takes a closer look at the technology and the training it requires, as well as at the benefits and the main contraindications of this treatment. Apparently, plasma is the non-invasive alternative to cosmetic surgery that provides similar results. Developed for medical applications, plasma has quickly emerged as a cosmetic treatment. Within the past two years, more and more salon brands such as Crystal Clear and CACI adopted this technology and turned it into a mainstream treatment. Nevertheless, it is worth mentioning here that not all plasma is the same. Equipment may vary a lot in terms of energy output and effectiveness. What really matters is to understand the variations in capabilities and risks of each of these devices.
Oftentimes, scientists refer to plasma as being “the fourth state of matter,” Plasma emerges from the mixing of electrostatic energy with ionized gas. Plasma devices emit thermal energy. Whenever this energy reaches about 1mm from the skin, it interacts with the oxygen and nitrogen in the air, the result being a plasma arc that vaporizes at the contact with the skin.
According to Louise Walsh of Plasma Pen by Louise Walsh International, this reaction triggers an instant contraction of the superficial skin tissue which creates thermal disruption with the fibroblasts in the deeper dermis layer. The micro trauma makes the skin develop small carbon crusts that heal and fall off within days, the result being a new and rejuvenated skin surface and a very good anti-aging treatment.
Plasma Pen is one of the best examples of top end aesthetic remit devices that can effectively rejuvenate the skin by creating minor trauma to the epidermis in a non-invasive manner. On the contrary, the Skinbreeze Neon Plasma from CACI sits at the lower end of the scale in terms of results, pain and downtime. This device uses a low-intensity, high-frequency current to generate a plasma field.
CACI trainer Mandy white from www.fibroblastplasmapens.com explains that the plasma field works by transferring heat at sub-dermal level, the result being an instant skin-tightening effect due to the shrinking of collagen and elastin fibers. She also states that there is no risk of scabbing, because the neon gas produces less heat than ionized nitrogen and oxygen.
Who Can Qualify For the plasma fibroblast Treatment?
One of the most interesting things about plasma is that it provides a non-surgical alternative to eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). According to Walsh, there’s no other treatment to target the entire periorbital area apart from plastic surgery.
Crystal Clear’s Plasma Lift device uses pulsed nitrogen plasma to provide lower energy output than aesthetic-grade equipment. Training manager Sadie Smith says that this device can also work very well for skin tightening on the back of the hands, as well as on frown lines, nasolabial folds, crow’s feet, and even jawline augmentation. Apparently, the treatment offers excellent results on lifting loose skin on the arms and on the stomach.
Josh Yardley, Professional Beauty London speaker, states that most of these problems can be sorted out in only one treatment session. However, the depth of the indication may require multiple treatments. Nevertheless, about 80 percent of Accor Cosmetic Corrector plasma pen treatments don’t require more than one session.
The NF+ technology integrated into the Accor pen has the ability to reduce post-treatment redness and swelling, thanks to a diminishing of the intensity with the depth of the treatment.
There are types of plasma devices that can work for all-over facial rejuvenation. CACI’s 20-minute Neon Plasma salon treatment, for instance, is available as an extension to the already existing Skinbreeze machine. It can become part of the standard procedures offered by any salon, with indications such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage treatments. Such treatments are safe and pain free. Also, there are no known contraindications to any of these procedures.
Are There Any Contraindications?
Aesthetic-grade devices have some contraindications. As this technology is fairly new, we can expect the list of contraindications to become longer, as new ones will emerge from current practice. According to Walsh, their technicians are constantly updated with the current list of contraindications. This flexible approach to training allows them to offer such treatments in maximum safety.
The first contraindication of Plasma Pen relates to the skin type of the patient. Skins darker than a Fitzpatrick 3 have a high risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and this makes these patients unable to receive this treatment. Accor also has its own list of contraindications to their Cosmetic Corrector plasma treatment:
– Pregnancy and nursing
– Pacemakers and various types of metal implants
– Infections or fever
– Acne patients currently receiving medication
– Skin lesions or varicose veins in the area to be treated
– All types of cancer
– All types of hepatitis
– Bone disease
– Epilepsy
– Diabetes
– Autoimmune diseases
– Previous local cosmetic treatments such as botulinum toxin, thread-lifting, and fillers.
In addition, each of these devices will have its own contraindications. This is why you should always check this information with manufacturers during your research stage.
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