NeoGen Plasma Energy is directed through a tip on the hand-piece to the targeted area, and the energy is absorbed by the targeted skin cells. This damages the cell, which encourages regeneration and regrowth. This is what enables collagen renewal and remodeling of the internal architecture of skin, smoothing fine lines, wrinkles and tightening sagging, loose skin, allowing new, fresh skin to show through. This damage also works as what is known as a “biological dressing”, which allows the skin cells underneath to regenerate, creating the perfect conditions for continuous improvement while leaving the outer dead layers intact as opposed to ablative CO2 which requires occlusion during the regeneration process.

NeoGen can be delivered at between 1 and 4 joules of energy, with varying pulse repetition rates of between 1 – 2.5Hz. High energy treatments (PSR3) are typically used to achieve skin tightening and skin contouring, while lower energy treatments (PSR1 & 2) are used to treat the early signs of aging, such as hyper pigmentation (brown marks and age spots), wrinkles and creases around the nose, mouth, and eyes.

High energy treatments penetrate far more deeply into the dermis, inducing a more powerful healing response and the remodeling of collagen, tightening and contouring skin. For this we use ProNox, which is a self administered nitrous oxide so that while you feel no pain when the treatment is done you can drive yourself home and you suffer no effects of traditional anesthesia.

During treatment, your provider will pass the handpiece over your skin, delivering targeted plasma energy across the epidermis or outer layer of skin. You will experience a feeling of heat during treatment, though it should be relatively painless.

Treatment time will vary depending on the area being treating and the strength of the treatment. Our providers will work with you in creating a custom treatment plan for your skin and your goals! We use a topical numbing cream for low energy treatments, and ProNox for higher energy treatments. With these comfort techniques, the treatment is very comfortable.

Recovery following a low energy treatment will take approximately 3-4 days, while recovery following a high energy treatment can take approximately 10-14 days. Each patient recovers at their own pace.  Generally, you should be able to return to your normal activities relatively quickly.  Immediately following treatment, your skin will be red and may appear swollen. Over the next day or two, the areas that were treated will turn bronze/brown in like sun tan, before eventually flaking and peeling away like a sunburn. Do not be tempted to pick or manually try to peel the skin away as this can cause scarring. We will send you home with products and care guides to take care of your skin during the healing process.