Plasma IQ Treatment
Plasma IQ is the latest advancement in aesthetics that delivers focused, controlled plasma energy to safely and effectively create microinjuries on the skin, renewing and restoring it. Microbeams of plasma are leveraged in a focused energy treatment, resulting in tightening and retraction of the skin tissues through controlled skin damage. This trauma prompts the derma, a deeper layer of skin, to rebuild.
Plasma IQ has a low risk of side effects. Extreme device precision and controlled energy settings limit the damage of surrounding skin, reduce downtime and improve healing. Plasma IQ treatment can be performed in-office in as little as 60 minutes. Patient numbing may require additional time.
THE FIRST FDA CLASS II CLEARED HANDHELD PLASMA DEVICE
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Class II clearance to Plasma IQ, an innovative, non-surgical solution that helps improve the appearance of aging skin in delicate areas of the face.
What is the Plasma IQ Treatment
You’ve probably seen plasma beauty treatments on Instagram and YouTube. Unfortunately, these are often performed by non-medically licensed, uncertified beauticians, resulting in unreliable services with poor results, and these are NOT the Plasma IQ Pen. Actually, the devices you probably have seen are “Plasma Pens”, which utilize a totally different surface-only based technology.
Plasma IQ is a skin tightening, skin rejuvenation service offered at GLO Skin Care MD. Plasma IQ utilizes high-frequency, creating a flash of plasma energy. The plasma tip doesn’t directly touch the skin, instead releasing a targeted current just above the skin, creating a micro-channel. This process creates an immediate, impressive skin tightening effect as well as stimulating future collagen production for long lasting effects. This means the efficacy and safety has been confirmed in clinical studies. This device can only be used by certified professionals- doctors or registered nurses.
How Does the Plasma IQ Pen Work?
Ionic Gas Particles: As the device is brought close to the skin during treatment, it ionizes nitrogen gas particles in the air to create a plasma arc that looks like a spark
Skin Retraction & Reaction: The plasma arc causes sublimation of the epidermis of the skin; turning a solid into gas, resulting in immediate skin tightening and retraction in the target area. This method of plasma sublimation is highly targeted and controlled. It does not transfer heat to the surrounding area.
Creates Wounds: The procedure creates tiny brown carbon crusts or scabs in the treated area that persist for approximately one week before dropping off.
Healing Process
The microinjuries sustained during treatment promote the long-term firming, tightening, and smoothing effects that are part of the natural healing response.
Risks
The medical community generally considers the Plasma IQ pen to be safe and effective, but there are still some risks. The primary risk is skin irritation after the procedure. Other side effects could include:
- swelling
- discomfort at the site
- redness
- bruising
- dryness
- scabbing
There is also a risk of more serious side effects, including:
- infection
- skin pigment changes
- reaction to topical medications used during treatment