Introducing Plasma Lift

This treatment helps to reduce excess skin, tighten skin /reduce scarring /wrinkle reduction and tattoo removal is done by a plasma lift hand piece which produces tiny plasma flashes which leap to the skin.

It produces tiny brown spots on the skin which tightens pulling cells closer together.

This can help improve the appearance of skin, bringing firmer and more youthful looking skin.

Plasma Lift generates new collagen and elastin fibres, improving skin tone and texture.

Who can have this treatment? (see below image as a guide)

The ideal client would be skin types 2 and 3. Type 4 – 6 are more at risk of damage if treatments are too harsh which can cause post treatment hyperpigmentation, burning and scarring which can all lead to infection, tissue damage and inflammation. 

If you have been on holiday and developed a sun tan I would recommend booking a few weeks after to ensure your skin is back to normal. Please see list below of contra-indications which will prevent you from being able to have this treatment – contact me with any questions.

Is there any downtime?

The skin may be red after the treatment and swelling could occur but this depends on each individual. After 5-7 days the spots should have reduced along with any redness. The skin will continue to heal up to 6 weeks (please note that skin could stay slightly pink for the first few weeks depending on severity of the area, your age and sensitivity).

Depending on the severity of the skin more than 1 session may be required – this will be discussed during your consultation.

Does it hurt?

Numbing cream is applied 30 minutes before the treatment to numb the skin so you should not feel too uncomfortable.

How long is one session?

Sessions last 30 to 45 minutes depending on the area (1 hour 30 including numbing cream being applied and consultation)

Is the treatment permanent?

The effect can remain 2 – 3 years plus. This does depend on each individual but results are long lasting.

Areas that can be treated:

Upper eyelids

Under eye area

Brow lift

Crows feet

Top lip/smoker line

bottom lip

Nasolabial/smile line

Full face lift

Full Neck Lift

Half neck left

Stretch mark

Around belly button

Full stomach

Tattoo

Jawline

Forehead

Scar/Acne scar

Any other areas of concern can be discussed

Contra indications

ESSENTIAL CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

•Clients with allergies and sensitive skin  can react to products /  treatments

•If a client is or has been treated for blood thinning medication ,gold therapy or taking anti-coagulant drugs such as aspirin or warfarin.

•Clients who have a history of lupus, scarring, poor healing, open wounds, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, severe acne, psoriasis or eczema.

•Clients who are pregnant or breast feeding.

•If you have immune deficient illness or another auto immune problem.

•Dark skins including a dark type 3 Fitzpatrick skin should not be treated as there is a potential for the following adverse reaction:

oHyperpigmentation

oPink atrophic spots

•Accutane /roaccutane  /isotretinoin use within 12 months

•Acne – grade 3 or above or clients undergoing acne treatment

•Cystic acne / Pustular acne – area will be avoided

•Blood disorders

•Botox filler /skin peels – must be left 14 days between treatments

•Conjunctivitis

•Diabetes/insulin dependent (type 2 is fine)

•Epilepsy

•Heart disease – angina, pacemaker

•Undergoing cancer treatment / Malignancy (must be dormant for 6 months)

•Herpes simplex (It is recommended to take zovirax or aciclouir 7 days before treatment to help prevent an outbreak(please check with your pharmacist before taking this treatment)

•High levels of aspirin

•Immunosuppressive medication & diseases – aids or HIV

•Photo- sensitising medications/herbs such as isotretinoin, St John’s wort and tetracycline/sumycin

•Recent laser treatment (wait a month in-between)

•Skin that easily scars  & keloids

•Sunburn

•Surgery within last 6 months

•Use of retinol and tretinoin creams – within 3 months

•Fitzpatrick 4 – 6

            Fitzpatrick Skin Types: