Dear doctors, I am considering having plasma pen for some wrinkles on my forehead that do not respond to Botox. I want to avoid fillers in the area. I've heard from a surgeon acquaintance that Plasma Pens generate underlying scar tissue. I cannot help but wonder whether, should I get this treatment on my forehead, etc. The resulting scar tissue may negatively affect the outcome of any brow lift I may get in later life? Many thanks in advance! B
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Your skin would need to be evaluated for your Fitzpatrick skin type. Only types 1, 2, and 3 can be treated with Plasma MD. It does work well on the eye area. Choose your provider carefully. Only Plasma MD is FDA approved.
Fibroblasting and the Plasma Pen is up and running at our practice and our patients could not be happier! Looking from your photos / skin type you look like a good candidate. It really is terrific for helping laxity in the mid face, jowls and jawline. It also can help pigmentation concerns...
Do not pick!!! Yes, scabs are normal and expected because small areas of skin have been burned. You should not wear any makeup while scabs are present. Once the scabs have peeled off on their own, you may then use makeup to cover up the redness. Doing the plasma pen just 11 days before your...
