Portrait Plasma Skin regeneration (high energy, PSR3) is an exceptionally safe skin resurfacing modality when used by an experienced practitioner (it is somewhat technique dependent). The company, Rhytec, filed for bankruptcy last year, but access to supplies of nozzles is improving. My charge for a PSR3 is $3500 and up, depending on the skin type. Some patients elect to have intravenous sedation during the procedure, which drives the cost up to some degree. 80% of my patients elect to have topical anesthesia boosted by nerve blocks (injections) and oral valium. PSR1 treatments (low energy, multiple treatments) typically run $1500 for full face treatment.
PSR treatments, like other resurfacing modalities are most effective and safest in Fitzpatrick skin types 1-3 (pale to moderate tanning ability). Patients with greater pigmentation are at greater risk for transient hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.