This guide supports all plasma-based treatments at North Skin. That includes Plasma Fibroblast, Warm Plasma, Diamond Plasma, Cold Plasma, Hyper Plasma, Derma Plasma Roller and Stamp, plasma infusion needling, scalp plasma and Pre Event Glow treatments.

It is general information, not a replacement for medical advice. If you are ever unsure, contact the clinic or your GP.

Before your plasma treatment

Let your practitioner know if you:

• Have taken Roaccutane or other oral isotretinoin in the last 6 to 12 months
• Are using topical vitamin A, strong acids or prescription creams
• Are prone to keloid or hypertrophic scarring
• Have a history of cold sores in the area being treated
• Have an active infection, cold, flu or are currently unwell
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
• Take blood thinners, steroids or immunosuppressant medication
• Have a diagnosed autoimmune condition, cancer or poorly controlled diabetes

This lets us adjust your plan or refer you back to your doctor if something is not suitable.

Typical healing timeframes

These are averages. Your skin, health and lifestyle will influence how you heal.

• Plasma Fibroblast
  Visible dots and downtime, usually 5 to 10 days for face, up to 14 days for body, deeper remodelling continues for 8 to 12 weeks
• Derma Plasma Roller, Stamp and skin needling
  Redness for 24 to 72 hours, mild dryness or flaking for a few days
• Warm Plasma and Diamond Plasma
  Mild redness for 1 to 3 days, glow and refinement build over one to two weeks
• Cold Plasma and Hyper Plasma
  Very minimal downtime, mild redness that usually settles within hours
• Scalp Plasma
  Mild tenderness or pinkness that settles within hours, possible light flaking over the following days

What is usually normal

In the first days after plasma treatments, it can be normal to experience:

• Redness, warmth or a sunburn like feeling
• Swelling, especially around eyes after Plasma Fibroblast
• Tightness, dryness or mild itching
• Fine flaking or a sandpaper feel to the skin
• Carbon dots and crusting after Plasma Fibroblast that slowly shed
• Acne lesions that look drier before they clear
• Temporary darkening of existing pigment before it softens

Discomfort should slowly improve each day, not get worse.

When to contact the clinic

Contact us promptly if you notice:

• Redness that is spreading, hot, shiny or very painful
• Yellow, green or thick discharge from any treated area
• Blisters, open sores or intense burning
• A new rash or hives that were not present before
• Swelling that continues to increase after day four, especially around the eyes
• Headache, fever or feeling unwell in the days after treatment

We can then review your skin, adjust your home care and advise whether you should see your GP.

When to seek urgent medical care

Go to your GP, urgent care or emergency department if you experience:

• Rapidly spreading redness, heat and pain around the treated area
• Fever, chills or feeling very unwell
• Difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
• Eye pain, changes to your vision or severe swelling around the eyes

You can contact us once you are safe and have been seen.

Sun exposure and pigmentation

Plasma treatments make your skin more sensitive to UV light for a period of time. To protect your result and reduce the risk of pigmentation:

• Use SPF 50 every morning on treated areas
• Reapply if you are outdoors, swimming or sweating
• Avoid direct, unprotected sun on treated areas for at least four weeks after Plasma Fibroblast
• Wear a hat and seek shade where possible
• Do not use solariums or deliberate tanning while you are in a treatment course

If you have a history of melasma or pigment issues, strict sun care is essential.

Skincare products in the healing phase

Across all plasma treatments, the general rule is simple first, actives later.

Usually safe early on
(If your practitioner has not advised otherwise)

• Gentle, non foaming cleansers
• Hydrating serums without acids or vitamin A
• Barrier creams and simple moisturisers for dryness
• Mineral SPF 50 during the day

Usually avoided for a period of time

• Scrubs and exfoliating pads
• Cleansing brushes and at home devices
• AHA and BHA acids
• Retinol and prescription vitamin A
• Strong vitamin C serums
• Benzoyl peroxide and harsh acne products

Your specific aftercare guide will outline when it is safe to restart each category.

Exercise, heat and lifestyle

Heat and sweat can irritate freshly treated skin and increase swelling.

For the first 24 to 72 hours, depending on the treatment:

• Avoid heavy workouts and anything that makes you very hot or sweaty
• Skip saunas, spas, hot yoga and steam rooms
• Keep showers warm, not very hot, and avoid water pressure directly on the area
• Avoid ocean swims and pools until the skin is fully closed

Alcohol and smoking can slow healing and reduce results. Limiting both in the first week is helpful where possible.

Combining plasma with other treatments

Plasma can work beautifully alongside other skin and cosmetic treatments when it is planned correctly.

General guidance:

• Avoid other strong resurfacing treatments on the same area for at least two to four weeks after Plasma Fibroblast or needling, unless your practitioner has created a combined plan
• Leave at least one week between plasma and injectables in the same area, timing can be customised depending on the treatment and your injector
• Light hydrating facials and gentle LED can often be added in once the skin has closed, your practitioner can advise on timing
• Always tell each practitioner which treatments you are having and when.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Many plasma treatments are not performed during pregnancy. Some lower intensity options may be considered during breastfeeding if your doctor is comfortable with this and your practitioner feels it is appropriate.

Always:

• Tell us if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
• Discuss any new treatment with your GP or obstetric care provider

Medications and medical conditions

Some medications and health conditions can affect how your skin heals or responds.

You must tell your practitioner if:

• You are on blood thinners, steroids or immunosuppressants
• You have a history of keloid scarring
• You have epilepsy, heart conditions with pacemakers or implanted medical devices
• You have autoimmune or connective tissue disorders
• You have diabetes that is not well controlled

In some cases we will ask for written clearance from your GP or specialist before we proceed.