Plasmawave AKA Fibroblast Skin Tightening
What is Plasmawave™ Skin Tightening?
The Most advanced and fastest growing anti-ageing treatment in the industry.
This Skin Tightening Treatment uses advanced plasma technology, that allows for a quick, non-surgical, non-invasive treatment that reduces excess skin, and wrinkles. It is revolutionary in wrinkle smoothing and eyelid tightening.
The Plasmawave™ plasma device creates genuine plasma output not an electrical current. This plasma arc permits precise 'soft surgery' such as skin tag and mole removal as well as effective non-surgical blepharoplasty
(eye lid correction).
The Plasma Wave machine conductor tip creates a tiny plasma flash from the tip leaving very small superficial brown carbon spots that look like freckles. There is no heat to the surrounding skin. These small spots draw the skin together in their direct environment and shrink the excess skin. This is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment that shrinks excess skin, bags and wrinkles! This treatment is also used for other areas of the face/body.
The plasma causes instant contraction and tightening of skin fibres causing shortening and tightening of skin fibres,
thus resulting in the reduction of the skin surface.
The final result is an improvement of the firmness and tension of the skin (lifting effect). Since Plasma energy affects the deeper dermal layers, the result is a lifted contour, a decrease in deep wrinkles, thicker and firmer skin. Plasma promotes new collagen protein which causes the original collagen protein to strengthen the skin.
3 months to see final results.
PRIOR TO TREATMENT
You will need to come in for a consultation to have the area assessed. It is essential you purchase and start using the anti pigmentation Serum before treatment. This is a Tyrosinase Inhibitor (inhibits the development of pigmentation activated by the treatment)
Skin Types: Fitz 1-1 week prior Fitz 2-2 weeks Prior Fitz 3-4 weeks Prior Fitz 4,5 & 6 not suitable for this treatment.
You will need to purchase 10% numbing cream as it is illegal for us to supply. Once you have booked in we will forward the contact information for our compounding pharmacist.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING TREATMENT?
The area to be treated is cleansed and coated it with anaesthetic cream that take effect within 1/2 an hour. Once the procedure starts, heat sensation and a little pain may be felt. Following the procedure, small black or brown ‘carbon crusts’ on the treated area of skin will be present.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?
The following day you will have swelling in the treated area (please do not use an ice pack).
Day 3: Less swelling
Day 4: Start applying Anti-Pigmentation Serum daily for a minimum of 3 weeks.
Pink spots are the result of new skin and may remain for up to 3 months.
Skin needling can speed up the process.
Depending on severity of the skin's condition clients may need a second treatment.
ADVANTAGES VS. SURGERY
No cutting of skin No stitches required
Very low risk procedure (NO risk of blindness as there is with surgery)
Minimal side effects and far less downtime
Quick & easy procedure No thinning of the skin Significant cost saving
WHAT WE USE PLASMA SKIN TIGHTENING FOR?
Eyelid reconstruction, including resolving baggy lower eyelids, excess upper eyelid skin, crow’s feet, and uneven eye shape.
Diminishing stretch marks
Tightening loose stomach skin after pregnancy
Lines and wrinkles around the mouth, face and other areas of the body
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
The effects should last as long as they would with invasive surgery. However this does not stop the natural aging process. We recommend a top up treatment once every 1 or 2 years for maintenance. The positive effects of treatment will be noticeable immediately after the first treatment, but the best results will be seen after 8-12 weeks.
WILL I SEE IMMEDIATE RESULTS?
You will more than likely see immediate results from the procedure. Sometimes redness and swelling can occur which can distort the results, but you will be able to see some results right away. You will notice more firmness and tightening of the treated areas as the skin continues to heal and produce more collagen (sometimes even 3-6 months down the line!).
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?
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. Appointments must be spaced out 6-8 weeks.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Clients should be in good health at the time of the appointment, with no preexisting health conditions.
If the client displays signs of cold or flu the treatment should be rescheduled.
Clients skin should not be inflamed in the area we are treating prior to procedure.
Clients prone to keloid scars are not ideal candidates.
Clients with diabetes, healing disorders or lymphatic draining issues should not undergo treatment.
Clients with a sunburn/sun tan should postpone treatment.
Clients who have a history of hyperpigmentation are not ideal candidates. Special skin prep is necessary.
The area to be treated should not have undergone any previous medical treatment
or cosmetic laser treatment for minimum 4 weeks.
Clients must not display any tanning at the time of the treatment.
Clients must not display Herpes Simplex Virus (Cold sores/Fever blisters). You will need to reschedule your appointment if you are experiencing an outbreak. If you have experienced Herpes Simplex Virus (Cold sores/Fever blisters) in the past you must see your Medical Doctor and obtain a prescription for anti-viral medication and begin taking it 3 days before treatment and
for 4 days following treatment. (This applies for treatments surrounding the lip area only)
Not for clients with pace makers.
Not for clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Clients with Eyelash extensions receiving upper or lower eyelid treatment must have lashes removed
prior to treatment and reapplied after 8 weeks.
This treatment is only recommended on light-medium skin tones . Anyone with a darker complexions is at risk of hyperpigmentation and must use special skin prep 4 weeks prior to treatment.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Arrive with freshly cleansed skin, free of make up with your local topical anaesthetic.
Order 10% through my compounding pharmacist.
To ensure optimal results from your treatment, please ensure no exfoliants or acid treatments are used within seven days of treatment. Avoid tanning or sun exposure two weeks prior and avoid microdermabrasion, waxing, chemical peels or laser hair removal two weeks prior too.
POST TREATMENT CARE
Immediately after treatment, there may be a burning sensation. This will usually resolve during the remainder of the day although if it is particularly uncomfortable or persists for a longer period, then an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen can be taken.
it is normal to have some swelling. This can be significant around the eyes and can last for several days and may lead to interference with vision in the initial period. Please DO NOT use cold compress.
We recommend sleeping at a 45 degree angle to reduce swelling.
Crusting will usually develop over the treated area, this will often initially be brown or black on the surface of the skin and flake off over the following days. It is essential to not pick at this crusting as this may lead to infection or scarring. Occasionally the treated area may become a little weepy, this is part of the normal healing process and will improve with time.
Sports, swimming and sauna are not permitted until crusts fall off. Avoid sun.
SPF 50 must be used on the treated area for a minimum 30 days after treatment.
Do not use an ice pack, Can splash with water only for the first 3 days.
After that you can gently cleanse and moisturise.
We recommend in the morning: cleansing, then vitamin C, then moisturise and apply sunscreen.
Night: Cleanse, then La Clinica Serum and moisturise.
Taking a vitamin C supplement 1000mg daily and a collagen supplement will definitely help with results.
CAN I USE MAKEUP AFTER THE PROCEDURE?
The treated skin area will be covered with carbon crusts which form during the treatment. They should not be rubbed off.
You can apply a suitable makeup (which we will recommend) But keep in mind, when cleaning off at night you must be extra careful not to prematurely lift off the carbon crusts as you may be left with scarring. It is recommended you avoid any makeup on the treated area for at least 1 week, if possible to let the skin breath and heal. In addition, patients need to avoid all direct heat sources such as sun, UV radiation, saunas etc for the period of at least 4 weeks
PRE NUMB/ANAESTHETIC
Australia Wide Legislation: Non medical Technicians can no longer provide numbing/topical anaesthetic.
Client can purchase from my compounding pharmacist, Paul. It will be delivered to you.
You may apply it 1 hour prior to your treatment (this will reduce the appointment time)
Please bring it along with you for re application for added comfort.
If having eyelids treated, apply only a small amount (spread very thinly)
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