Post-Treatment
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For Plasma Arc treatments (Dotting Technique) you will be giving an after care kit to take home .
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Following Days After Your Treatment
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1. It is normal for the area that has been treated to be red/pink, swollen and feel tight and dry. Occasional weeping is normal and will settle.
2. Tiny crusts will quickly form on the treated area. These may be visible for up to about a week.
3. Do NOT pick crusts off as this will delay the recovery or leave scars
Immediately Following Treatment
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1. You may experience a “stinging” sensation in the treated area(s) immediately after treatment. This is normal and it generally only lasts for about an hour.
2. If the treated area is swollen, Do not apply ice packs. Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications like aspirin, ibuprofen or steroids if possible.
3. If you are receiving a Plasma Pen treatment anywhere on your face or neck, we recommend you sleep on your back with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
4. Do NOT cleanse the treated area until the following day or when it has been indicated in your case.
5. Do NOT exercise after treatment or expose yourself to any heat, steam or sweat because this can intensify the inflammation that’s already present. You can return to your normal activities after the scabs (dots) are gone.
6. We will provide you with after care products and instructions. You must follow the provided aftercare protocol to expedite the healing process and avoid complications.
7. The area that has been treated must NOT be covered with occlusive dressing or any type of sunblock, make-up, mascara, creams or any other products until the area has fully healed. Many ingredients in skin care products and cosmetics can irritate skin and cause allergic reactions. Ultimately this will slow your healing process and possibly impede desired results.
8. It is highly unlikely you will ever get an infection from a Plasma Pen treatment, as the wound we cause is not open. However, we want to keep in contact the first days of your healing process.
Follow the aftercare to prevent hyper pigmentation, hypo pigmentation and scarring.
9.The area(s) treated may be cleansed daily with room temperature water and your fingers. Avoid using washcloths or any other washing devices. You are only removing excess oil and do not need to thoroughly cleanse the treated skin. Do NOT be tempted to rub, brush or exfoliate the area in any way to aid in the removal of the crusts. Pat dry with a clean towel.
10. Do NOT stand with your face under a hot shower for the first 3-4 days. This could increase swelling and make the scabs to fall off faster. Try to avoid shower gels or hair products running on to your face as this could cause irritation and inflammation. Rinse thoroughly with tap water if products do come into contact with the area(s) treated and gently pat dry.
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11. Avoid swimming or chlorinated water as it can increase irritation.
12. Keep scabs/crusts gently moist by applying the provided aftercare three times a day – but only in small amounts, do not soak the area.
13. Men should avoid shaving the treated area until it is fully healed (around 7 days).
14. If you have had treatment around your eyes, you should avoid wearing contact lenses for 72 hours after your treatment.
15. Once the scabs have fallen off (approximately 7 days), your skin may be a little pink. You may begin to apply your normal foundation/make-up/sunblock but avoid using skincare products containing glycolic, salicylic, retinoic, AHA and scrubs of any type including Clarisonic or exfoliating ingredients or devices for at least 21 days.
Absolutely no makeup until scabs have fallen off.
16. AVOID SUN EXPOSURE. Once the scabs have fallen off, you MUST wear a physical sunblock (zinc & titanium) sunglasses, scarf and or a hat. Do NOT sunbath/sun tanning beds for 10–12 week post procedure.
17. Do NOT have any other facial treatments in the same treatment area while your skin is healing (12 weeks).
18. Do NOT wax treatment area for at least 21 days, if not longer. If you are receiving Plasma Fibroblast Pen treatment anywhere around the eyes, I would wait the full 12 weeks. It will be ok to tweeze or thread any unwanted hairs after scabs have fallen off the area.
Other Important Aftercare Advice
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1. Avoid smoking and alcohol.
2. Eat a whole food diet and avoid excess sugar to maximize results.
3. On top of the immediate rejuvenation, lifting and tightening effects you will likely experience from Plasma Pen, it takes 8 to 12 weeks for the full effects of your treatment to be seen.
4. If additional treatments are required, it will be necessary to wait until the skin heals (8-12 weeks).
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Peepem Plasma Fibroblast
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