Plasma Fibroblast Therapy
What Is A Fibroblast Plasma Treatment?
Plasma fibroblast therapy is a cosmetic procedure that some healthcare providers may offer as an alternative to lasers, injections, or surgery to tighten and improve the appearance of the skin. This treatment is fairly new to the field of facial and beauty treatments. Read on to find out how it works and how much the program can cost you.
Plasma Fibroblast Treatment Areas
Plasma fibroblast therapy targets fibroblasts. These are collagen and protein-producing cells in the dermis, the layer of skin below the outermost skin layer. Fibroblasts play a huge role in helping skin wounds heal as well as maintaining skin firmness. Plasma fibroblast therapy uses a pen-like device to deliver high-frequency electrical current to small areas of the skin. The plasma tip does not touch the skin directly, but delivers a targeted electrical current just above the skin. The heat flow creates small holes or microdamages in the skin layers.
Thermal Disruption or Thermal Injury for Plasma Fibroblast Therapy:
breaks down proteins in the skin
promote tissue regeneration
Stimulates fibroblast activity
Causes tissue to shrink (tighten)
Healthcare providers may also refer to this procedure as a plasma peel.
What are the benefits of plasma fibroblast therapy?
Plasma fibroblast therapy is not a surgical treatment, it can be used to treat the following diseases:
acne scars
photoaging, including age spots
Seborrheic Keratosis
Wrinkled skin, including on the eyelids, neck, chin, and top of the lips
Cosmetic professionals may also use plasma fibroblast therapy as an alternative to lip fillers to make lips look fuller.
does it work?
When administered in a safe, controlled setting, plasma fibroblast therapy can:
Improves skin texture
Provides mild to moderate skin tightening
Causes some degree of skin facial contour changes
How Long After Plasma Fibroblast Take To Heal?
While plasma procedures may vary slightly depending on where you receive treatment, the basic steps generally include:
The skin is cleaned and a local anesthetic (numbing) cream is applied. You need to wait about 30 minutes for the numbing cream to take effect. Treat designated areas of skin with the plasma pen. The pen creates small arcs of microcurrent that create tiny, scab-like spots on the skin.
A professional removes the numbing cream and applies a cooling gel to minimize stinging and burning.
The process usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
recover
After the procedure, the spots will scab over and fall off after about 1 week. Over the next few weeks, your skin should look firmer as it heals.
Some people may see benefits from one treatment, while others may need all three to see results.
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Plasma Fibroblast Pen Treatment
The best candidates for this procedure are those with mild to moderate skin wrinkling problems. You cannot receive plasma fibroblast therapy if you:
breastfeeding
pregnant
hypersensitivity to local anesthetics
infection at the treatment site
are taking isotretinoin for wrinkles or acne
In addition, if you have a history of keloids or hypertrophic scars, you are advised to use plasma fibroblast therapy with caution. It is important to speak with your healthcare provider before surgery to discuss your treatment goals and any potential concerns you may have about your overall health.
Is it safe, are there any side effects?
It is important that the healthcare provider who performs the procedure works with you to set realistic goals. While plasma fibroblast therapies can provide results, they are unlikely to be as dramatic as surgery. Also, the procedure is not without side effects. Examples of side effects include:
redness
swelling
Mild hypopigmentation (spots)
mild hyperpigmentation (dark spots)
Skin peeling and crusting
It is important to note that plasma fibroblast therapy is not legal in all regions of the world.
For example, Canada does not currently authorize the use of plasma pens for cosmetic purposes. Health Canada believes that plasma fibroblast therapy may pose health risks because the devices (and some of the estheticians who use them) have not been evaluated for safety, effectiveness or quality.
Plasma Fibroblast Treatment Cost
The cost of a plasma fibroblast treatment usually depends on the location of the salon, the personnel performing the procedure, and the targeted skin area.
For example, plasma fibroblast therapy costs $600 for the under-eye area and $720 for the upper or lower lip. Treatment for crow's feet costs $400.
If you are interested in treatment, you should ask your healthcare provider how many sessions you may need to see results and whether the cost covers everything, including the cost of numbing creams.
Be sure to ask the providers you are considering:
the number of treatments they performed
How they minimize side effects
how they sanitize equipment
main point
Plasma fibroblast therapy is a newer technology, so there isn't much evidence of its effectiveness at the moment.
However, it is a technique that tightens the skin without invasive cosmetic surgery. Most people require about 1 week of downtime and see results within a few weeks.
If you are interested in plasma fibroblast therapy, talk to your healthcare provider about what to expect and whether this procedure is right for you.
