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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.

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