Post Care Guide

Plasma Pen Aftercare

Aftercare for plasma pen treatment. Scab care, activity restrictions, and full recovery timeline.

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RECOVERY TIME

PROCEDURE TYPE

Cosmetic

BODY AREA

Face

INDICATION

Skin tightening, fine lines, eye-area laxity, fibroblast remodeling

What to expect

You've just had your Plasma Pen treatment. The small dotted scabs forming across the treated area are doing the work — they're part of the fibroblast remodeling that drives your results. The next two weeks are about protecting them while they shed naturally.

Why this matters

Plasma Pen uses controlled plasma arcs to create tiny carbonized points on the skin's surface. Those points trigger the deeper fibroblast layer to remodel and tighten over the following months. Picking at scabs interrupts the process and can cause scarring or pigmentation changes that take far longer to resolve than the original scabs would have.

Post care

Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer with no active ingredients for 1 week.
We recommend Plated Calm Serum for optimal healing.

Downtime

Swelling is an expected part of the healing process, particularly around the eyes.
Small, dotted scabs will form across the treated area and typically shed on their own within 4–10 days.
Once scabs have resolved, mild pinkness may remain for up to an additional week.
Bruising may occur in treated areas and can last up to 7–10 days.

Restrictions

Avoid sweating, strenuous exercise, saunas, and swimming for 1 full week.
Avoid direct sun exposure for 1 full week.
Do not exfoliate, rub, or apply pressure to the treated area until fully healed — about 2 weeks.
Avoid all active skincare ingredients including AHAs, BHAs, and retinols for 1 week.
Do not apply makeup for 5–7 days, or until scabs have shed on their own.
Do not pick or disturb scabs under any circumstances.

When to call the spa

Contact The Spa if you notice:

Signs of increasing redness, pus or discharge, fever, or signs of infection
Severe swelling or pain that is worsening rather than improving

Follow up

Treatments are recommended once per quarter for optimal results.

Plasma pen uses a small device to create a controlled electrical arc (plasma) that contacts the skin without touching it. The energy vaporizes a tiny dot of skin at the surface and tightens the deeper tissue underneath. Result: non-surgical lifting and resurfacing of eyelids, lip lines, neck, and small lesions.

What is plasma pen and what does it do?

Non-surgical eyelid lifts (upper and lower), crow's feet, forehead lines, lip lines, jowls, neck laxity, hooded eyelids, and small lesion removal (skin tags, sun damage spots). It's most popular as a non-surgical alternative to blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).

What can plasma pen treat?

Plasma pen is non-surgical with no scalpel, no general anesthesia, and 10 days of visible recovery instead of weeks of surgical recovery. Results are excellent for mild-to-moderate laxity. Severe laxity (significant hooding, true excess skin) is better addressed surgically. For the right candidate, plasma offers significant improvement at a fraction of surgical cost.

How does plasma pen compare to surgery?

We apply strong topical numbing for 45 minutes before treatment. With numbing, most patients describe mild discomfort—warmth or tingling. The treatment is fast: 15–45 minutes depending on area. Without numbing, plasma pen would be significantly painful; with it, it's manageable.

Does plasma pen hurt?

Recovery is about 10 days. Day 1–3: visible swelling and pinpoint scabs across treated area. Day 4–7: scabs darken and flake off (do not pick). Day 8–10: pink skin underneath transitions to normal tone. Plan around social events—plasma pen creates visible downtime.

What's the recovery from plasma pen?

Plasma pen treatments are typically recommended once per quarter for optimal results. Major eyelid laxity may need additional sessions. We assess after each treatment and recommend follow-ups based on response.

How many plasma pen sessions will I need?

Results last 3+ years per treatment for most patients. The collagen tightening triggered by plasma is durable. Aging continues, so additional touch-up sessions every few years maintain results. Skincare and SPF use significantly impact longevity.

How long does plasma pen last?

Best candidates: mild-to-moderate laxity, lighter skin tones (Fitzpatrick I–III), good general health, and tolerance for visible downtime. Less ideal: darker skin tones (higher risk of hyperpigmentation), severe laxity (surgery better), keloid scarring history, or patients who can't accommodate 10 days of visible recovery.

Am I a candidate for plasma pen?

Plasma Pen treatment is $800. Membership pricing applies. Total investment significantly less than surgical equivalents for comparable results.

How much does plasma pen cost in Lubbock?

Book a complimentary consultation. We'll evaluate the area, discuss whether plasma pen or another modality (RF microneedling, surgical referral) is best for you, and design a treatment plan with honest pricing. Plasma pen isn't right for everyone—we'll tell you honestly. Call (806) 701-5840 or book online.