Plasma treatments are fast becoming a core part of modern skin therapy. At North Skin on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, we use a suite of plasma technologies to calm inflammation, clear bacteria, refine texture, and tighten skin without surgery. If you have heard of PRP and are wondering if this is the same thing, it is not. PRP uses your blood platelets. Plasma treatments use an energised gas to create a therapeutic field over the skin. Different science, different outcomes, and often a better fit for those who want measurable results with minimal downtime.

First, what is plasma?

Plasma is called the fourth state of matter. When a gas becomes ionised, it carries freely charged particles that interact with the skin surface. In aesthetics we use cold atmospheric plasma, also called CAP, which runs at skin-safe temperatures while the electrons hold the energy that does the work. This allows us to disinfect, settle inflammation, improve barrier function, and prime the skin for better absorption of actives.

The North Skin plasma suite

We work with multiple plasma modes, allowing us to match treatment to the skin in front of us rather than using a single tool for every job.

Cold Atmospheric or Ozone Plasma
Our cold plasma handpieces are ideal for sterilising the skin, reducing the load of acne-causing bacteria, and down-regulating inflammatory pathways seen in rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis. They also create a temporary increase in epidermal permeability, which helps serums reach where they need to go. Results include calmer, clearer skin with less redness and quicker recovery from flares.

Fusion Argon or Warm Plasma
This mode amplifies the plasma effect at the surface to tighten and resurface. We use it for tone and texture, pore refinement, fine lines, and general rejuvenation on the face and body. It can also support depigmenting protocols and improve the look of stretch marks.

Hyper Plasma
A gentle, highly tolerable pass that we layer in sensitive or inflamed skin, or as a pre- and post-step to calm the skin around more intensive work. It is especially useful for acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea, where barrier support and inflammation control come first.

Diamond Plasma
A precision tip we use to refine pores, smooth texture around the nose and under the eyes, and give a polished, tightened look to the epidermis.

Plasmaporation and Baby Plasma
These protocols use fractional and smooth tips to create microchannels and drive cosmeceuticals deeper for better outcomes in rejuvenation, pigmentation management, and overall glow. Think of it as visible radiance without needles.

Plasma Pen Fibroblast
For targeted skin tightening, especially around the eyes, mouth, neck, and jawline, we use a fibroblast technique. It creates controlled micro-injuries at the epidermis to trigger collagen remodelling and a lifting effect. It is precise and ideal for upper and lower blepharoplasty-style tightening, crow’s feet, perioral lines, jowls, neck lines, and more.

What plasma treatment can help with

Because we can mix and match the above tools, plasma is versatile. Common uses include:

• Acne and oily skin. Cold plasma reduces bacterial load and balances sebum. Hyper plasma can be layered to calm inflammation, then warm plasma improves texture and post-acne marks.
• Rosacea, eczema, psoriasis. Cold plasma settles inflammatory cells, supports barrier repair, and reduces redness. We build slowly, often starting with gentle CAP sessions before adding other modalities.
• Pigmentation. Warm plasma assists depigmenting protocols by oxygenating epidermal melanin and improving serum penetration. It also helps reduce risks linked to inflammation-driven pigment.
• Pore size and rough texture. Diamond plasma refines, while warm plasma resurfaces for smoother tone.
• Fine lines and laxity. Fusion Argon plasma boosts collagen and tightens the surface. For eyelids, perioral lines, and jawline definition, fibroblast is a strong non-surgical option.
• Scarring and stretch marks. Derma plasma rollers or stamps pair microchannel creation with plasma to remodel scar tissue and stretch marks.
• Scalp and hair health. Dedicated scalp tips help calm itch and support hair restoration plans, often paired with targeted serums.
• Hands, neck, and body rejuvenation. Tightening, texture smoothing, and spot treatments for sun damage can all be addressed with tailored protocols.

A quick science snapshot

Why does this work so well across concerns?

• Sterilisation without harsh chemicals. The plasma field disrupts bacterial and fungal cells and reduces the inflammatory cell burden on the skin. Less pathogen load means fewer breakouts and calmer flares.
• Inflammation control and barrier support. CAP has been shown to reduce chronic inflammatory signalling and improve epidermal regeneration, which strengthens the barrier and resilience over time.
• Collagen stimulation and microcirculation. Plasma influences fibroblasts and local blood flow, supporting repair, firmness, and smoother texture.
• Enhanced absorption. Immediately after treatment, there is a window where the skin absorbs actives more efficiently. We use this to infuse brightening and reparative serums for better, faster results.

How plasma differs from PRP

People often mix up plasma skin therapy with PRP. They are different.

• PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. We draw your blood, spin it to concentrate platelets, and then inject or microneedle the growth factor-rich serum back into the skin.
• Plasma skin treatments use energised gas at the skin surface to create therapeutic effects like sterilisation, inflammation control, collagen stimulation, and enhanced delivery of topicals. No blood draw. No injections required for most protocols.

Both can be valuable in a plan, but they serve different purposes. If your goal is tighter eyelids, smoother pores, fewer breakouts, or a gentle way to calm rosacea and psoriasis, plasma therapies are often the smarter starting point. If you want growth factor support for scarring or hair restoration, PRP may be considered alongside plasma. Your therapist will guide the sequence that makes sense.

What a session looks like

Every plan starts with an assessment and photos so we can track real improvements. Depending on your skin, we may begin with cold plasma to settle inflammation and sterilise. For acne, we sometimes combine this with gentle extractions, LED, and a targeted serum infusion. For texture and laxity, we add warm plasma passes or a fibroblast session to tighten specific zones. You will finish with a calming mask or exosome serum and a high SPF before you head out.

Downtime and safety

Cold plasma has minimal downtime. You can usually return to normal activity right away. Warm plasma and fibroblast produce controlled micro-effects in the epidermis that may look pink or feel tight for a few days. Around the eyes you can expect swelling between days two and five. We will give you clear post care, including gentle cleansing, SPF 50, and what to avoid in the first week to protect healing and results.

Why choose North Skin

We are a boutique clinic on the Northern Beaches focused on results with a calm, grounded feel. Our approach is simple. Treat inflammation first, then rebuild skin health, then refine texture and lift. Because we have multiple plasma tools, you are not locked into a one-size protocol. You get the right combination, in the right order, for your skin. That is how we deliver visible changes at a fair price point, often 40% lower than comparable clinics, without cutting corners.

If you are searching for Plasma Fibroblast Treatment on the Northern Beaches or a non-surgical facelift effect, our fibroblast tightening can target eyelids, mouth lines, and jawline definition with precision. If your concern is acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, or pigmentation, our cold plasma, hyper plasma, and infusion protocols give you a structured path to calmer, clearer skin. And if you are exploring skin tightening in Sydney without injectables, warm plasma resurfacing creates a firm, polished look with no needles.

Ready to plan your treatment

Book a consultation and we will map your skin, explain the sequence, and design a plan that fits your calendar. You will leave knowing exactly what to expect, how many sessions you need, and how to maintain results at home.

Grounded luxury, real outcomes, and skin that looks and feels like you again. That is North Skin.