Revolutionizing Aesthetics: Harnessing Plasma Energy for Non-Ablative Skin Rejuvenation
By Kevin A. Wilson, Contributing Editor
Plasma is the fourth state of matter next to solids, liquids and gases. Despite making up 99% of the universe, it is not discussed much. Plasma is formed when energy passes through a gas (such as air). During the heating that occurs, atoms In the hot gas are moving so fast that electrons can be knocked loose when they collide with each other. This process is called ionization.
As an aesthetic application, this refers to the use of plasma energy to create a unique non ablative thermal effect on the skin. According to studies12 this leaves a layer of desiccated epidermis which acts as a natural bandage for idealized healing. Tissue is not vaporized, treatment is not chromophore dependent. and there is no easily discernable line of demarcation, making it dramatically different from laser technology.
Histology has shown that even after a year, improvement In collagen production and reduced elastosis is still occurring. Outcomes are similar to low and medium fluence CO2 laser with minimal thermal necrosis and a favorable healing profile2 making plasma an ideal nonsurgical modality for skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction and improving skin tone. In addition to affecting intracellular pH, plasma also damages biofilms, bacterial cell walls and proteins. making It an effective modality for anti-microbial therapy. “This is particularly appealing to patients post-COVID,” said Joni Collins, OMS, PA-C, founder and owner of Twelve Twenty Eight Wellness Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine in Marietta, Ga.
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