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Plasma Pen Post-Care

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.

-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.
-If you have any questions, DO NOT HESITATE to call the office at the number listed below.

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