Frequently Asked Questions

My goal is for you to feel comfortable during treatment and minimize discomfort. I apply a topical anesthetic to the treatment area and will monitor your comfort level throughout the treatment. Some clients numb easier, while other clients take longer.  Some clients feel nothing, while other clients say it feels like a dull toothpick pressure on their skin.  I encourage the client to let me know how they are feeling at all times during the treatment. 

This can vary based upon the treatment area as the thickness of the skin varies on your body.  The skin on your face is thinner that the skin on your neck, chest or body. Immediately after treatment, the carbon crusts will begin to form and naturally fall off after day 5.  Gentle reminder.. do not prematurely remove the carbon crusts to reduce negative impact to your skin. While this is not surgery, understand that your skin has undergone targeted trauma which will take time to heal and recover.  Patience is key! 

The first week following treatment, you can expect your skin to feel like you’ve experienced a sunburn- red, warm the touch, swelling. You may feel more comfortable staying indoors the first week or resume your normal activities within reason. It is expected the first 1 to 2 weeks you will have some level of discomfort but this will slowly go away.

It will take up to 12 weeks, post-treatment, to fully see the results. During this time, your new skin is highly sensitive and reactive to the sun.  To reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) or hypopigmentation, avoid sun exposure at minimum for 4 weeks.  Wear physical protection (ex: wide brim hat, scarf, sunglasses, etc.) and mineral based SPG50+ must be always applied when outdoors. 

How long the results will last are dependent on a few factors such as your age, genetic factors, lifestyle, environmental factors, and how you maintain your skin.    While we cannot stop the aging process, we sure can slow the process down by living a healthy active lifestyle followed by nourishing and protecting our skin.  Invest in your skin and your skin will thank you.   

Results for this treatment will take a full 12 weeks to see final results; however, you can begin to see results around week 8.  All good things comes to those who wait, your skin will love you for it. 

The number of treatments for each client to meet their skin goals varies upon a few factors such as: age, current skin condition and how your skin reacts to the treatment.  Some clients may experience significant results after one session, while other clients may need additional treatments.  Remember, this treatment encourages the activation of Fibroblast cells, the production of collagen and elastin to improve the quality of skin without surgery.  A client may require up to 3 treatments to meet their skin goals.  

Unfortunately, Plasma Fibroblast skin treatment is not recommended for darker/melanin-rich skin types that may be prone to hyperpigmentation. This means the skin can heal darker in the treatment area. Some cases may even heal lighter. Fitzpatrick skin type 5 & 6 are not candidates.