Plasma energy is derived from excited nitrogen gas and this plasma is different than treatments involving blood plasma. During your NeoGen PSR treatment, the surface of the skin is heated up with a device that delivers energy pulses that appear to singe the skin’s surface. Immediately after the treatment, your face appears red, and then it will change to brown over a few days and a thin layer will peel off. NeoGen PSR plasma preserves the skin’s outer layer, which acts as a natural protective dressing until your new healthy skin forms over 7-10 days. Surface improvements will appear quickly, and deep dermal collagen remodeling continues for months to years. The treatment takes just an hour, but the results are “permanent” (as you naturally continue to age).

2 weeks prior to the treatment

• Avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
• Use a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30+ zinc oxide or titanium dioxide based sunblock.  This should be applied thoroughly to all areas intended for treatment.
• Additional sun protective measures such as a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and sun-protective clothing will help to protect your skin before and following your treatment.
• Exfoliates (scrubs, washes and other treatments that remove the outermost part of the skin) should not be used in the week prior to treatment.
• If you have just started using topical tretinoins, such as cosmetics containing Retin A in the last month, you will be advised to discontinue use.

What should I expect on the day of my treatment?

Make-up & other facial products

• Do not wear any make-up or use any other facial products such as moisturizer on the day of the treatment
• Do not use mascara
• Men should shave
• Moisturize
• Remove contact lenses, wear eyeglasses, or bring a contact lens case with you

Prior to treatment

• Your skin will be cleansed.
• Your provider will take pre-treatment photographs.
• A topical (cream or ointment) anesthetic may be applied for a minimum of 45-60 minutes prior to treatment to numb and moisturize the treatment areas. The topical anesthetic on the surface of your skin will be removed just prior to treatment.

During treatment

• Moistened gauze and/or eye shields may cover your eyes.
• During treatment, you will hear a snapping/clapping sound each time a plasma pulse is produced. This sound is produced inside the hand piece that the provider holds.
• You may experience a sensation of warmth (like mild sunburn)
• There may be the smell of burning hair.
• Although your hair (including eyelashes and eyebrows) will be protected very carefully, some hair may be singed. The singed hair will regrow.

After treatment

• Your treated skin may feel warm like a sunburn for several hours.
• Prior to leaving the clinic, a layer of petroleum jelly such as Aquafor will be applied to your treated skin.
• Treated skin will be fragile. Treat it gently.
• Your skin will be pink to red, it is important not to pick at your skin during this process.