Plasma Skin Tightening

What is Plasma Skin Tightening ?

Plasma Skin Tightening is the only cosmetic treatment to use plasma to eliminate excess and sagging skin. It’s a low risk treatment that has minimal downtime and is more affordable than surgery. This revolutionary treatment is known for its success with non surgical eye lifts, tummy tightening, reducing smile lines, lip lines and so much more.

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On the treatment day, it is recommended that no make-up is worn on the treatment area. We suggest taking an anti-histamine 60 minutes prior to your appointment to help with swelling and continue to take anti-histamines for 2-3 days following your appointment.

​A numbing agent is applied and left to take effect for up to 45 minutes. When the treatment area is sufficiently numb, the session begins with multiple connections of the plasma tip, spaced closely together. You may feel some heat in the treatment area, which may be uncomfortable and slightly irritating. Treatment time is usually between 10-40 minutes, depending on the size of the area.
 
Immediately after treatment the area will be red and mildly swollen with small crustations and discoloration.  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 crustations/discoloration should resolve within 5 -12 days depending on the individual and area treated. Results are seen instantly after the treatment, although this gradually improves over the course of the following 8 weeks.  Essentially there is downtime, but it is considerably less then with surgery.

Following 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 pH balanced soap (dove), and avoid rubbing the area.
 
The majority of people are safe to drive following their Plasma Skin Tightening procedure as swelling does not set in until later that day.

The day of the treatment

Plasma Skin Tightening has been shown to be a safe treatment due to its non-invasive nature. Still the majority of clients are likely to experience some minor side effects in the 7-10 days following treatment.
 There will be some tiny brown marks that have the appearance of minor scabbing, which are carbon crusts, but in 7-10 days these will flake away, revealing new pink skin beneath. Some swelling will be seen (especially in cases of eyelid treatment), but it is likely to only last 3-5 days at most.  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 hyper-pigmentation, follow the aftercare recommendations given to you by your technician.

What can I expect after my appointment?

How many sessions are required?

As Plasma Skin Tightening is more than a simple tightening treatment, skin is actually removed, so the effects should last as long as they would with invasive surgery.  Like all surgical and cosmetic procedures, the effects of the plasma treatment are not entirely permanent as it does not stop any further aging. But, the positive results should last you years depending on the area treated. The positive effects of treatment will be noticeable immediately after the first treatment, but the best results will be seen after 4-8 weeks. For some, an additional treatment may be required after 6 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. 

How long does it last?

This depends on the size of  the treated area. About 3 hours is typical.

How long does it take?

                                                          Initial        Follow ups
Upper Eyelid                                  $700             $350 
Under Eye                                      $550              $250
Upper and Under Eye                 $1000           $400
Crows Feet                                     $400             $200
"11's" Between Brows                   $200              $100
Forehead                                        $400             $200
Jowls                                                $600              $350
               Neck Lift                                         $1200             $550                
Upper Lip                                       $300               $200
Lower Lip                                       $300               $200
Upper and Lower Lip                  $500               $250
Nasolabial Folds                           $300               $150
Jowls                                               $700                $350
Cheeks                                            $500               $250
Full Face                                         $2500             $700
Tummy                                           $1500              $700

How much does it cost?

This treatment is only recommended on light-medium skin tones . Anyone with a darker complexions is at risk for hyper-pigmentation and is advised against the treatment.
History of hyper-pigmentation
Prone to keloid scars
Pregnant or nursing
Diabetic (requires doctors clearance)
Healing disorders or lymphatic draining issues
Chemotherapy (consult your doctor)
Viral infections and/or diseases
Epliepsy
Pacemaker or major heart problems
Organ transplant
Skin irritation or psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, etc.)
Accutane in the past year
Heart Conditions, uncontrollable high blood pressure, poor general health.
Any treatments, medications, or illness that compromises the immune system/healing would make you not a good candidate for skin tightening procedure.

Who's not a good candidate?

questions and answers

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How does it work?

Plasma Skin Tightening is a relatively new innovation in the beauty industry in North America but has been used for a number of years in Europe. The extremely accurate device works by utilizing the voltage in the air between its tip and the skin, to form a plasma charge. An electrical arc is created and instantly shrinks the targeted skin.  The tissue retraction and tightening gives results that are comparable to invasive surgery.

The number of treatments required will vary according to the condition 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 8  weeks. Further treatments can be carried out to get better results, although it is uncommon to require more than two treatments. Appointments must be spaced out by 8 weeks.

Prices may vary depending on amount of work needed.
A consultation prior is mandatory.