Plasma IQ Post Care
POST CARE PLASMA IQ
Immediately Following Treatment (First 24-48 Hours)
-Continue your normal daily activities acknowledging you will have carbon crusting occurring on the treatment areas causing a “social downtime.”
-Avoid exercise (especially sweating onto the area) for at least 3-4 days. Heat, sweat and/or steam can add to the inflammation that is already present.
-Use the post treatment kit, wash the gentle cleanser twice a day.
-Take oral Vitamin C at least once daily for wound healing and immune system boosting while helping to prevent hyperpigmentation as well.
-Apply Aquaphor for moisturizing 2-3 times a day.
-Apply mineral sunscreen at least 3 times a day to the affected area(s).
-There may be mild to moderate swelling and inflammation, especially around the eyes, for 1-7 days.
-You may apply cold packs covered with a clean cloth (do not apply the cold packs directly to the skin) as needed.
-Avoid using any anti-inflammatories, over the counter or prescription strength since the inflammatory response is a key part to the plasma pen treatment process.
-You may experience a stinging sensation that will feel like a sunburn which can last for a few hours to a few days.
-DO NOT cover the area with plastic, occlusive dressings or any type of makeup until the area is healed.
-You may use mineral makeup, if necessary, only after 48 hours and only with a clean new brush.
-Sleep on your back with your head elevated to help with the swelling and to avoid brushing your face on the pillow for up to 7 days.
-Should you develop oozing or evidence of infection, notify the office IMMEDIATLEY to be seen. The Following Days Post Treatment (Days 3-7)
-It is normal for the area to feel tight and dry.
-If there is weeping or serous drainage, this will settle down.
-Carbon crusts will form and will flake off on their own. DO NOT exfoliate them as this will delay healing and can contribute to scarring.
-Continue to clean the area treatment twice a day, but DO NOT rub the skin hard. You can use luke warm water only to help remove excess oil. Pat dry with a clean cloth.
-ALWAYS keep the skin hydrated and moist.
-DO NOT take a hot shower for 3-4 days since this could cause more swelling and prevent the carbon crusts from forming naturally.
-Avoid shower gels and hair products as these can cause irritation and inflammation. Rinse thoroughly if these products do contact your skin. Pat dry.
-Men should AVOID shaving until the area is fully healed.
-After treatment around the eyes, AVOID wearing contact lenses for 3-4 days. The Next 3 Months (After the First 3-7 Days)
-When the carbon crusts have fallen off, your skin will be pink as it is fresh new and rejuvenated skin.
-Once crusts have fallen of, you may apply your usual skin care regimen including makeup, but avoid using products containing glycolic or other exfoliating ingredients
-You MUST apply SPF of 30+ at least twice a day while your skin is pink as it is prone to hyperpigmentation form overexposure during this critical time of healing.
-DO NOT use sun beds or saunas for 10-12 weeks post treatment.
-AVOID midday sun for 10 -12 weeks post treatment.
-AVOID other aesthetic procedures while your skin is healing to the treated areas.
-AVOID smoking and alcohol as they will inhibit adequate healing.
-Continue taking Vitamin C and/or collagen supplements daily.
-Understand it will take 12 weeks for the full effect of Plasma Pen to be seen.