10 Questions You Should to Know about Plasma Lift Machine

The J-Plasma neck procedure is typically done to address sagging or loose skin on the neck and jawline. 

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This can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, weight loss, and genetics. 

The procedure is designed to tighten and rejuvenate the skin, creating a more youthful and toned appearance. 

Upon having this cosmetic procedure, many patients feel more confident with themselves and less insecure over their appearance

Dr. Emmett uses the Helios laser for her cosmetic procedures and facial surgery. 

Learn more about the J-plasma neck procedure, if it is right for you, the top questions to ask your plastic surgeon, and where to find a double-board certified plastic surgeon.

What is the J-plasma neck procedure?

J-plasma neck procedure is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to tighten and rejuvenate the skin of the neck and jawline. 

The procedure uses a device called the J-plasma, which combines helium gas with radiofrequency energy to create a plasma stream that can be used to target specific areas of the skin. 

The procedure

During the procedure, a small incision is made near the targetted area, and the J-plasma device is inserted under the skin. 

The plasma stream generated by the device heats up and tightens the skin while also stimulating the production of collagen, which helps to improve skin texture and elasticity. 

It is considered a safe effective alternative to traditional neck lift surgery, as it is minimally invasive and requires less downtime for recovery. 

Recovery 

The recovery period after a J-plasma neck procedure typically lasts several weeks, although most patients can resume normal activities within a few days of the procedure. 

It is common for swelling and bruising to last from anywhere between a few days and a week, but applying ice packs can help.

While you may experience mild pain and discomfort, you shouldn’t require more than over-the-counter pain medication. 

Dr. Emmett will give you instructions and answer any questions that you may have about your recovery and healing process.

Top questions to ask your plastic surgeon 

Prior to your consultation with Dr. Emmett, you may like to make a list of questions to ask her. 

We have compiled a list of some of our past patient’s top questions about the J-plasma procedure. 

Am I a good candidate for the J-plasma neck surgery?

Dr. Emmett can evaluate your skin and medical history to determine whether you are a good candidate for the procedure

How long does the J-plasma procedure take?

The procedure usually takes about 1-2 hours, depending on the extent of the treatment area. 

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Is the J-plasma neck procedure painful?

Dr. Emmett does not use general anesthesia in her office but will use a safer alternative twilight sedation, during your procedure. 

Any discomfort you experience will be minimal. 

What is the recovery time?

While you should be able to resume normal activities within a week of the procedure, Dr. Emmett will still advise you to avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for several weeks after the procedure. 

Are there any side effects to the J-plasma neck procedure?

The most common side effects of the J-plasma neck procedure include swelling, bruising, and redness at the treatment site. 

In rare cases, patients may experience infections, which is why it’s important to follow your aftercare instructions. 

How long do the results of the J-plasma neck procedure last?

The results of the J-plasma neck procedure can last for several years but may be affected by factors such as aging, sun exposure, and weight fluctuations. 

Patients can maintain the results of the procedure by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and using skincare products to protect and nourish the skin. 

Can I see before and after photos of previous patients?

Reviewing before and after photos can help you understand what kind of results you can expect from the procedure.

Remember to ask any other questions you may have and fully understand the procedure’s risks and benefits before making a decision.

What are the benefits of the J-plasma neck procedure?

The J-plasma neck procedure can provide a range of benefits for patients looking to improve the appearance of sagging or loose skin on the neck and jawline.

Some of the key benefits include: 

• Improved self-esteem and confidence
• A youthful and refreshed appearance
• Long-lasting results 
• Minimally invasive and painless
• Collagen stimulation 
• Improved skin tone and texture 
• Minimal downtime 
• Immediate tightening of the skin after just one treatment 

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Emmett today

Dr. Jennifer Emmett is a highly-skilled, double-board certified plastic surgeon. 

She is located in the greater Denver area, but has such as high patient satisfaction rate, that many of her patients have traveled from all over the world to see her.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Emmett is one of the top plastic surgeons and was the first surgeon in Colorado to offer the Helios rejuvenation device. 

If you are interested in enhancing your appearance and achieving a younger more youthful look, Dr. Emmett can help you reach those goals. 

Dr. Emmett and her team also specialize in facelift procedures, Botox, derma fillers, lip injections, rhinoplasty, Med Spa treatments, liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and mommy makeovers. 

Check out our blog or contact us when you are ready to discuss your J-plasma neck procedure, other surgery needs, and financing options. 

We would love to help you achieve a happier and more youthful looking you.

Want more information on Plasma Lift Machine? Feel free to contact us.

What is Plasma Fibroblast?

Plasma Fibroblast is an aggressive skin tightening procedure that utilizes very controlled arcs of heat to tighten the skin. Plasma Fibroblast is a nonsurgical treatment that uses a handheld device to deliver an electrical arc to the skin to tighten & firm by fusing together skin cell fibers & stimulating the production of collagen & elastin.

How does Plasma Fibroblast work?

Plasma Fibroblast targets the layer of skin that houses the fibroblasts. Fibroblasts main job is to support collagen and elastin, while focusing on the skin’s hydration. This treatment uses tiny electrical arches to stimulate the fibroblasts to enhance your skins healing powers, with focus on the elastin and collagen production, tightening skin that has decreased in elasticity with age. Ultimately, we are tricking your body into think there is an injury, or a burn. The main nutrients used to heal the body, especially, surface level skin, is collagen and elastin. But because it is a micro-injury, all the nutrients aren’t needed to actually heal, meaning you get the benefits of the excessive collagen and elastin!

Does Plasma Fibroblast hurt?

Plasma Fibroblast does come with a bit of pain, to be entirely honest. Pain level varies based on each client’s pain levels. A qualified provider will use a medical grade numbing cream prior to service. Many people assume this takes the pain away, however this just dulls the sensation. Plasma Fibroblast is essentially micro-burns, meaning that this treatment does elicit a bit of pain. Some areas are more sensitive than others. The concept of ‘Beauty is Pain’ comes to mind when thinking about Plasma Fibroblast.  I say all of this to set realistic expectations for anyone looking to get Plasma Fibroblast done. However, some clients have an incredibly high pain tolerance and rate the pain as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10. Again, all pain levels vary; I just want you to be realistic going into Plasma Fibroblast treatment, it can be uncomfortable. But the results are SO worth it!

What are the associated risks with Plasma Fibroblast?

The main risks associated with Plasma Fibroblast are in terms of discoloration. You do run the risk with Plasma Fibroblast treatment to hyper or hypo pigment meaning your skin gets lighter or darker in the area treated. A qualified provider will be able to tell you the risk levels based on a consultation. However, bodies are incredibly strange, and we can never 100% guarantee how your body will react. Good news is, that most discoloration does fade with time. Plasma Fibroblast is a burn, so with this, we are burning off the old skin and brand-new skin is replacing it. Think about getting a boo-boo, example being a blister on the heal, when the skin starts to grow back, it is more of a fleshy pink color. That is the color of NEW skin. So immediately after Plasma Fibroblast, it’s incredibly common that the new skin is pinker, not 100% matching the color of the rest of your skin in the treated area. This is of no concern. The concern lies within each dot of treatment during much lighter or much darker than surrounding skin. This is what we refer to as hypo or hyper pigmentation. This is simply a risk you run, but the skin usually does fade back to a natural color with time.

What areas can be treated with Plasma Fibroblast?

Any area can be treated with Plasma Fibroblast! While the face is the most common area for Plasma Fibroblast treatment, it is also common to treat the neck/ décolleté, stomach, and any area that could benefit from skin tightening. Treating the upper eyes with Plasma Fibroblast is by far the most common. There are so many skin tightening treatments on the market, but very few for tightening above the eyes, without a full-blown surgical blepharoplasty. Due to the controlled heat and application of Plasma Fibroblast, we are able to easily tighten the upper eyes! It is also really common to treat acne scars with Plasma Fibroblast. This is a service I recommend getting done by only a very seasoned provider, as it is a bit more involved. Certainly, make sure you ask for before and after photos of previous clients!

What is the healing process like with Plasma Fibroblast?

Heal time with Plasma Fibroblast is one of the more involved healing processes with current skin tightening treatments on the market. Each arc of heat elicits a micro-burn which then turns into a scab. These scabs last on average for about a week. You can expect to feel a hot, sunburn sensation for the first 24 hours post treatment. It is also super common to swell with treatment, especially when treating areas on the face; swelling usually persists for up to 72 hours. As the scabs start to fall off, your skin will be a pink color and often times a bit raised. This is all incredibly normal and will lessen with time. During healing, you need to keep the area clean, cool, calm, and dry. This means no aggressive, sweaty workouts, no long showers, no steam rooms, no swimming pools, etc.

What can I do to minimize swelling post Plasma Fibroblast treatment?

Swelling is usually most dominant when treating the face, especially the eyes. It’s important to sleep with your head elevated for the first few days post treatment. Avoid eating excessive amounts of salt; don’t go home and binge on potato chips. Increase your water intake. You may use cold compresses/ ice, just make sure you aren’t getting the treated area wet. Be mindful of ice potentially melting.

When is the best time of year to get Plasma Fibroblast treatment?

The best time of year to get Plasma Fibroblast treatment is anytime that you tend to avoid sun exposure. If you love summer days by the pool or have a tropical vacation scheduled, you definitely need to hold off on microneedling until a time that you will be out of the sun. Even wearing a hat and using SPF can still result in hyperpigmentation post Plasma Fibroblast. A lot of clients prefer to do Plasma Fibroblast when they have a couple days of downtime where they can relax at home, all natural. It’s also super important to avoid sun exposure for about a month prior to Plasma Fibroblast treatment. If you have a nice, melanin rich tan before treatment, the new skin that results post treatment will be much lighter than the surrounding skin, creating a polka dot pattern on your skin. The best time to treat is when your skin color is as light as it gets, and you plan to keep it that way.

Who should not get Plasma Fibroblast treatment?

Plasma Fibroblast is a treatment that is geared towards a lighter skin type. Melanin rich skin likes to produce melanin and can often times result in hyper pigmentation. I do not recommend treating the face on clients with a Fitzpatrick skin scale above 4.5 – 5. However, if you are melanin rich and still want treatment, be prepared for hyperpigmentation. This is clearly very noticeable on the face. I have had many clients who understand the risks and still to choose to opt in for Plasma Fibroblast on the abdomen and breasts because they want the skin tightening. This hyperpigmentation is easier to hide and usually does fade with time.

I hyperpigmented with Plasma Fibroblast treatment, now what?

If you hyperpigmented with your Plasma Fibroblast treatment, don’t panic. I understand that this is mentally draining and a cause for concern. However, pigmentation changes post treatment, especially during the healing phase is incredibly normal. You need to wait a minimum of 4 weeks to see the fully healed results. If after 4 weeks, there is still a variation in your pigment colors, you can take a few routes. First, time heals everything. The majority of hypo and hyperpigmentation will settle with time and patience. If you are concerned and want to take further action, microneedling can also help to balance pigmentation. Please be kind to your providers. This is a treatment that does come with risk and even the most knowledgeable and seasoned providers cannot control the outcomes of Plasma Fibroblast. Do not play the blame game, do not ask for a refund, do not leave a bad review. You knew the risks going into treatment. A good provider will listen to your concerns, explain that pigmentation changes are very normal, advise you to wait, or offer you options on other services to balance pigmentation such as microneedling. Do not expect further services to be comped.

Is there an age limit on Plasma Fibroblast?

You need to be 18 years of age for Plasma Fibroblast. Other than that, this is a great treatment for any age group. Younger clients opt to do Plasma Fibroblast for lip lifts, abdomen tightening, hooded eyelid correction, etc. Older clients are drawn to Plasma Fibroblast to tighten skin that has lost elasticity throughout the years. Keep in mind, that the looser the skin, the more visible the tightening results will be!

How many treatments of Plasma Fibroblast will I need?

I like to explain Plasma Fibroblast in reference to the gym. You go to the gym for one week, you feel good, you’re noticing changes. You go to the gym for 2 weeks and other people start to notice changes and so on. Same with Plasma Fibroblast; you will notice improvement with one treatment, but results will be more noticeable with 2-3 treatments. A qualified provider will do a consult with you in person or via photos, to advise how many treatments they think you will need. With eyes especially, 2-3 treatments are needed for true results. The more treatment you receive, the tighter the skin gets. Usually, no more than 3 Plasma Fibroblast treatments on one area per year.

Is Plasma Fibroblast permanent?

The tightening results are permanent, yes as we are tightening the skin that has lost elasticity. However, we cannot stop your skin from aging. Therefore, it is really common to do yearly touchups to enhance the collagen and elastin production, tighten the skin, and be proactive with aging.

How do I know I’m finding a good provider for Plasma Fibroblast?

Finding a knowledgeable provider is key to a good experience with Plasma Fibroblast. Some suggestions when finding a provider, ask questions! Utilize the knowledge you have gained from this blog to engage your provider in a few question-guided discussions. You want a provider that is well spoken and confident on Plasma Fibroblast. Next, having a portfolio of personal Plasma Fibroblast clients is a sign that the provider is experienced. In , it’s rare that a provider does not have a social media presence; check out their page, look at comparison photos. It’s a bonus if their content provides educational, knowledgeable posts on the services as well. Your provider should be a licensed esthetician and/or work under the direct supervision of a physician. It’s always okay for you to ask a provider for their credentials.

 Have questions that we haven’t discussed? Comment below and I’ll be sure to answer / clarify anything that you may like to know!

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Interested in learning more about Plasma Fibroblast Training? Lux offers in person training at our flagship in Indianapolis, IN, as well as online training available to those nationwide! Link here!