Fibroblast skin tightening

Please read carefully before booking your fibroblast treatment!

Fibroblast skin tightening is generally suitable for most people, as it is particularly effective at treating notoriously difficult-to-treat areas, including around the eyes or mouth, forehead, nose, neck, breasts, stomach, arms, knees and elbows, scars or sun spots, skin tags or anywhere on the body with extra/sagging skin. It is also suitable for most skin types and textures, although here are some contraindications:

• If you have darker skin than a type 6 on the Fitzpatrick scale.

• If your skin is prone to scarring/keloids

• If you have any of the following; severe (active) acne, lupus, psoriasis or vitiligo

• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, immune-deficient or have any other autoimmune disorder

• You must ensure the skin is its natural color and not altered by the sun during the time of your treatment.

• There is no pre-treatment required, but it is advised that you do not apply any cosmetic products on the treatment area, especially anything containing alcohol.

No use of accutane within 1 year of treatment.

Please avoid the following for 4 weeks prior to your plasmalift session:

• Botox and/or fillers (in the forehead/eyebrow areas)

• Chemical Peels and laser treatments

• Tanning or heavy sun exposure

Aftercare

immediately after

You may experience a “stinging” sensation in the treated area(s) immediately after. This is normal and it generally only lasts for about an hour.

If the treated area is swollen, you may apply ice packs covered with a clean cloth.

If you are receiving Plasma Pen treatment anywhere on your face or neck, we recommend you sleep on your back with your head elevated to reduce swelling.

Do NOT cleanse the treated area until the following day.

Do NOT excessive 48 hours after treatment or expose yourself to any heat, steam, or sweat as this can intensify the inflammation.

Do not cover the treated area with occlusive dressing or any type of sunblock, makeup, mascara, creams or any other products until the area is fully healed.

The initial healing process takes about 7 days when the crusts have fallen off.

Expect redness, swelling and inflammation for the first 1-5 days post treatment. This is normal, and very minor.

following days after

• 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.

• Tiny crusts will quickly form on the treated area. These may be visible for up to about a week.

• Do NOT pick the crusts off as this will delay the healing process and could cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.

• They area treated should be cleansed daily with room temperature water.

• Avoid using washcloths or any other washing devices. Do NOT be tempted to rub, brush or exfoliate the area in any way to aid in the removal of the crusts.

• Avoid swimming in chlorinated water as it can increase irritation.

• Keep scabs/crusts moist by applying provided aftercare three times a day, but only in small amounts. Do not soak the area.

• Avoid shaving the treated area until it is fully healed.

• If you had treatment around your eyes, you should avoid wearing contacts for 72 hours after your treatment.

• Once the scabs have fallen off (approximately 7 days), your skin may be a little pink. You may begin to apply your normal makeup, but avoid using skincare products containing glycolic/ salicylic/ retinoids/ AHA/ scrubs/ Clarisonic or any other exfoliating ingredients/ devices for at least 21 days, as this will cause irritation.

• Absolutely NO MAKEUP until the scabs have fallen off.

• Avoid sun exposure. Once the scabs have fallen off, you must wear sunblock and a hat while your skin is in the healing stages (pink in color) and you should continue to do so for atleast the next 12 weeks to avoid hyperpigmentation.

• Do NOT sunbath/ sun tanning beds for 10-12 weeks post procedure.

• Do NOT have any other facial treatments in the same treatment area while your skin is healing (12 weeks)

• Do NOT wax treatment area for at least 21 days, if not longer. If you are receiving Plasma 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.