What is the difference between J Plasma and Plasma Pen?

Thank you for your question!  The plasma pen provides little external wounds to build collagen and tighten the skin almost instantly and with little downtime.  Renuvion combines radiofrequency (RF) energy and cool helium plasma to tighten and peel the upper layers of skin with extreme precision, improving the overall skin quality around the eyes. It's an aggressive treatment, and the recovery time is longer than with other nonsurgical procedures, but the results can be life-changing. Incorporating medical-grade skincare and at-home treatments such as AnteAGE MD Microneedling Kit can improve the appearance of your skin and also help maintain your results after treatment.  This product, along with a free consultation with a Skin Care Specialist on my team, can be found at Emeragecosmetics.com.  (See link below).See an expert to determine if this is the best solution for you. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question. Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) is a medical device that uses the combination of helium gas and radio-frequency energy to produce plasma energy. The plasma energy generated by Renuvion is used to resurface the entire face while tightening and lifting the skin and reducing or eliminating wrinkles. There is typically a minimum of 10-14 days of stay at home downtime with this procedure but the effects are quite dramatic. This is a procedure typically performed by a physician with extensive follow-up in the days and weeks following the procedure.Plasma Pen is a device which uses nitrogen from the air combined with a spark of energy to create a spark of plasma energy. This procedure is a combination of sweeping the surface of the skin and "dotting the skin" in patterns to achieve a desired effect. Plasma Pen is a focused treatment that stimulates fibroblasts to produce Type I collagen. This yields a tightening of the skin and reduction in wrinkles. Downtime is typically 5 to 7 days with results lasting up to 3 years. This is a procedure that requires expert training and is often provided by a non-medical provider.In our center, we offer both of these treatments and the determination as to which to use is based on end goals, cost and tolerable downtime.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.