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J-Plasma Aka Renuvion

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J-Plasma Aka Renuvion

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lmc28
WORTH IT$4,201
I’m reviewing J-Plasma resurfacing of the face. Which is a procedure that uses Helium Plasma. This is a fairly new procedure and it’s confusing because it’s called J-Plasma, and also called Renuvion. The technology is used for skin resurfacing, and also used for sub-dermal skin tightening. Real Self doesn’t even have it listed as a treatment yet. So hopefully this will reach those of you who are researching this procedure. (And hopefully Bovie Medical, the makers of the equipment used, will realize they really need to better define their products.)
I had my J-Plasma resurfacing done on 9/6/18. After having considered both a deep Phenol peel and fully ablative laser resurfacing. I decided on J-Plasma because it was half the cost of the Phenol peel in my area, and the reviews and photos were showing it to produce better results than fully ablative laser.
My doctor did the procedure under general anesthesia. The information I gathered online was that most doctors do the procedure under local anesthetic. Since my doctor was only one of two doctors in my area that did the procedure, I didn’t have much choice.
I’m an information junky, and tried to gather as much information about this procedure as possible before and after making my decision. Since the procedure is fairly new, that info was limited. I truly appreciate it when others are generous enough to share their experiences, so here’s my daily account of what it was like. I took these photos with my cell phone and the sometimes the angle distorted the proportions.)
(I've rated the procedure as "Not sure" only because I still have swelling and I can't yet tell what the final result will be.)

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Kathleen Waldorf, MD, FACS

Kathleen Waldorf, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

September 29, 2018
Yours seems to be healing textbook perfectly, yay! It gets better every day. Can you share a before pic?
January 15, 2019
You look really great! I didn't realize the procedure was so painful. Thanks for sharing your experience.
January 26, 2019
Wow! You really look amazing! So happy for you! I, too, have been researching like crazy the fully ablative laser vs. the Hetter (modified phenol) Peel, and the Hetter Peel wins hands-down for wrinkles around the mouth, my biggest problem in my opinion. But I didn't know Renuvion could do this as well--with little redness as compared to a deeper peel, it seems! Wish I lived near Fyou--I am in So Fla. Your mouth and chin area looks beautiful! Thanks so much for posting. Are the results supposed to be as long lasting as the peel?
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February 12, 2019
You look great
May 30, 2019
I hope you like the results. Too much for me to do that's for sure!
UPDATED FROM lmc28
28 days post

Four week update.

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These are my photos four weeks after procedure (with before photos also.) It's hard to capture the same lighting, but I think you can see the improvement. I still have red/brown patches but I'm pleased with the result. According to some reports it's supposed to get even better over the next few months.

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October 8, 2018
I found a product that really helps hide blotches. Physicians Formula has a makeup and a correcting concealer. I bought the two together in a package deal, but available separately. The concealer is "Concealer Twins" with a yellowy base on one side and natural concealer on the other. I dot on the yellow(could use greenish but yellow works)and smooth, then the regular, then the makeup Super CC..Color Correction and Care SPF 30, I use light-medium. Light looking and feels perfect! Best I've looked so far.
October 23, 2018
Hello, I would like to do this procedure but I love water and sand, so I'm not sure if I will be able to get some sun light after all. What is your experience? Thanks
October 27, 2018
This procedure removes the thick, damaged top layers of skin so the undamaged skin is on top. It is thinner and more easily damaged than the old skin. One danger of sun exposure to this skin is Melasmia, brown blotches of melanin, which can be permanent. I got a bit on one cheek shortly after my procedure which luckily the PRP Dermapen treatments erased. I wear sunscreen every moment outside now.
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October 31, 2018
I don't think I'll truly be able to tell what effect sun exposure is going to have until next spring. I'm in the Pacific Northwest and we're in our rainy season now, so there's not a lot of sun to worry about.
My experience so far: I didn't get any sun exposure for the first 2 1/2 weeks after the procedure. Then I don't think I was as careful about the sun as I should have been. I was diligent about using sunblock, but I really should have worn a hat also, when I was in the sun. As the over all redness subsided I still had patches of red/darker skin. It could have been just a part of the healing process or it might have been from sun exposure. Don't know. I started using a hydroquinone/retin A product about 3 weeks ago and things have improved greatly. I will say this - my skin is super fragile. Any slight abrasion will leave a red mark. I've gotten used to it, and am extremely careful about anything that touches my face now.
November 30, 2018
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Your results look awesome! Is your face still as sensitive as it was when you wrote this? Are you continuing to see improvement?
December 4, 2018
Thank you for sharing your experience with us im considering this procedure for my face can you tell me please how was the recovery from this procedure
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Fatma