Cold plasma in cosmetology and medicine. What is it, photos, injections, lifting, devices

A fascinating breakthrough in the fields of medicine and cosmetics is cold plasma. Ionized gas is used in this state-of-the-art technology to treat a variety of skin conditions and rejuvenate the skin. Cold plasma has practical applications that provide noticeable advantages; it’s not just a catchphrase.

The ability of cold plasma to improve skin tone and texture is highly regarded in the beauty industry. It promises a youthful glow without requiring invasive procedures and is used in treatments like wrinkle reduction and face lifting. The technology uses gadgets that produce a plasma field to stimulate skin cells and increase the synthesis of collagen.

Cold plasma is revolutionizing medical treatments in addition to cosmetics. Thanks to its antimicrobial qualities, it is used to treat skin conditions and promote wound healing. By utilizing the power of cold plasma, experts can provide remarkable outcomes with non-surgical solutions.

This article will explain cold plasma, explain how it functions, and discuss its many uses in both health and beauty. We’ll examine the various treatment options, such as devices, injections, and pictures, to provide you with an all-encompassing understanding of this incredible technology.

Topic	Description
What is Cold Plasma?	Cold plasma is a state of matter where ionized gas is used for various treatments. It"s not hot, but it effectively interacts with the skin or tissues.
Photos	Images of cold plasma devices often show handheld tools or machines with a blue or violet glow used during treatments.
Injections	Cold plasma injections are used in medical aesthetics to help rejuvenate skin and promote healing without significant downtime.
Lifting	In cosmetology, cold plasma can be used for lifting procedures that tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles, offering a non-invasive alternative to surgery.
Devices	Devices for cold plasma treatments include handheld applicators and larger machines designed for both cosmetic and medical use.

Mechanism of the procedure

A specific pen called a plasma liner is used to perform a cold plasma cosmetic procedure. A specialist uses the "pen" to treat the affected areas of skin during a therapy session, keeping a distance of several millimeters from the device.

A tiny burn is created on the skin when an ionized arc forms between the epidermis and the plasma liner’s tip. Consequently, the production of collagen and cell regeneration are triggered, and the plasma exhibits bactericidal properties. Consequently, acne and scars are removed, and the skin is revitalized.

Principal effects of plasma:

• the resulting ionized gas has a safe photo effect. Unlike ultraviolet light, plasma does not promote the development of cancer cells, but can also penetrate deep into the skin and restore cell activity;
• by exposure to cold plasma, the skin quickly heats up to a temperature of 40 degrees (the effect occurs not only on the surface layers, but also on the deeper ones). As a result, the upper part of the skin receives minor damage, which helps to activate the activity of cells to restore the damaged area, including increased collagen production;
• plasma has a soft peeling (cleansing) effect on the upper layers of the skin, without damaging the epidermis.

There are no injections or other skin integrity violations required during the process. Since there is no physical contact during the procedure, there is no chance of infection. The process can be carried out on any kind of skin, including areas with increased sensitivity (such as the skin around the eyes), because individual settings can be chosen.

Biomedical effects of plasma

In cosmetology, cold plasma is used to treat acne, remove scars, and rejuvenate the skin.

The following medicinal qualities of plasma are a result of ionization and thermal radiation:

• antiseptic. Ionized gas is capable of destroying microorganisms resistant to strong antibiotics. The property is used to disinfect problem or infected skin (bacteria, fungus, ulcers);
• cell regeneration is activated, as a result, the skin restoration process is accelerated. This action is used not only for the purpose of rejuvenation, but also to accelerate the wound healing process;
• collagen production is improved. As a result, the skin regains elasticity and firmness, wrinkles are reduced;
• eliminates scars and age spots, due to accelerated cell renewal;
• normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands, as a result, the number of acne breakouts is reduced.

During the effect of plasma on the skin, the epidermis is heated, as a result the fat layer decreases, the removal of excess fluid from the treated area is accelerated.

This encourages skin restoration, or natural skin regeneration.

Plasma methods in cosmetology

In cosmetology, cold plasma is used to treat the epidermis by exposing it to heat from the plasma, which speeds up the process of cell regeneration and helps remove wrinkles, improve skin texture, and get rid of age spots. The two primary techniques for plasma rejuvenation are covered below.

Plasma skin regeneration

The process includes exposing the epidermis to millisecond pulses of plasma for a brief period of time. It is applied using a specialized nitrogen-filled device that creates plasma between the skin and the device when an electric current passes through it.

There is very little chance of suffering a severe burn to the epidermis during the procedure because of the brief and contactless exposure time. By varying the current pulse or the distance between the device and the skin, one can control the size of the treated area and the depth of heat penetration from the plasma.

Expression wrinkles can be eliminated, a light peeling effect can be achieved, and slight skin lightening can be achieved if the skin is exposed to plasma with the device set to "low" energy. Stretch marks and scars can be removed, deep folds can be eliminated, and a face lift can be accomplished if the device is set to "high" energy.

Fractional microplasma RF technology

Plasma flashes are used in fractional skin regeneration, followed by mechanical treatment of the affected area. The procedure is carried out using a device that has a nozzle with numerous electrodes (in the form of microneedles) on the base of the device.

Electrical discharges create plasma flashes as the tip gets closer to the skin, heating the area. The process is then improved as the nozzle functions as a massage roller when it comes into contact with the skin being treated, automatically cutting off the current supply.

Scars can be lessened and deep wrinkles and stretch marks can be removed with the microplasma technique. Large skin regions (thighs, abdomen) can also be treated with fractional technology.

Pros and cons

When used correctly, cold plasma in cosmetology can produce noticeable results as early as the first application, and the effects last for a minimum of three years following the completion of the course consisting of three to seven sessions. The process has additional benefits and drawbacks.

Advantages	Disadvantages
The procedure is painless, the patient feels only warmth.	A large list of contraindications.
The treated area is restored within 5-7 days.
The procedure is performed mainly without contact. As a result, the risk of infection during the session is almost zero.	Complex rehabilitation period (strict rules).
Possibility of point treatment without injuring healthy areas.
The skin is restored due to natural reactions, which improves the condition of the epidermis for several months after completing the course.	To perform the procedure at home, you need to take specialized courses.
The procedure does not provoke the development of cancer cells, so repeated courses are as safe as the primary ones.
Plasma activates the process of cell regeneration, disinfects wounds and accelerates their healing, so the presence of abrasions at the treatment site is not a contraindication (this point is present in almost all other methods of skin rejuvenation).	Possibility of complications, especially with low qualifications of a specialist or improper skin care during the recovery period.
Wide spectrum of action (destruction of pathogenic microorganisms, return of elasticity and firmness to the skin, elimination of age spots).
One device can eliminate both fine and deep wrinkles, perform superficial or deep peeling by adjusting the current power.	High cost of the procedure if it is necessary to treat several areas.

The primary benefit of cold plasma treatments is the ability to visually reduce age by up to ten years without the need for surgery.

Indications for use

In the following situations, the cold plasma procedure is advised:

• to eliminate pigmentation or freckles;
• to remove scars, cicatrices or stretch marks;
• to eliminate flat freckles, papillomas or moles;
• to eliminate acne (pimples);
• to disinfect wounds and accelerate the healing process;
• to destroy pathogenic microflora on the skin;
• to restore skin elasticity and firmness;
• to restore the oval of the face;
• to eliminate fine and deep wrinkles;
• bags and puffiness under the eyes;
• to treat infectious dermatological diseases;
• to remove tattoos;
• to normalize skin color.

To improve the permeability of topical medications and boost their efficacy, the process can also be applied medicinally.

Contraindications

The following situations are strictly prohibited for the use of cold plasma in cosmetology:

• allergy to the compositions used for pain relief and skin disinfection;
• oncological tumors;
• pronounced inflammatory reaction or severe wound suppuration;
• heart and vascular diseases, as well as kidney, liver and pulmonary system diseases;
• endocrine pathologies and epilepsy;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• blood composition disorders (anemia, increased/decreased clotting);
• colds or elevated body temperature;
• severely reduced immunity or its absence (HIV, frequent colds);
• pregnancy, lactation and during menstrual flow.

For the duration of the session, any body piercings should be taken out. The procedure is also forbidden if other rejuvenation procedures (such as fillers, peels, or laser cleaning) were carried out in the previous three weeks.

Is it possible to do the procedure at home?

Using cold plasma at home to perform the procedure is not advised. It takes more than just cosmetologist knowledge to get the desired outcome. Understanding all of the guidelines and nuances of using the device is essential. You must enroll in specialized training courses taught by experts in order to accomplish this (watching videos online is not sufficient).

For home use, equipment with few settings and low power is sold, which prevents you from getting the desired result.

What is the difference between cold plasma and laser exposure, injections for rejuvenation?

When comparing the effects of injections and lasers, cold plasma in cosmetology stands out for its advantages and disadvantages:

Distinctive points	Procedures with cold plasma	Using a laser	Using injections
Due to what the effect is achieved	Cold plasma heats mainly the upper layers of the skin, activating cell regeneration and collagen formation in a natural way	The laser beam evaporates the upper layers of the epidermis by heating, as a result, the process of cell regeneration is launched to create a new layer of skin, and collagen production is also activated	A special composition is injected under the skin, which can be therapeutic (the components included in the composition activate the renewal of epidermal cells and the formation of collagen) or act as a filler (wrinkles are straightened as a result of filling the voids under the skin with the injected composition)
Painfulness of the procedure	Anesthesia is used extremely rarely, the patient often feels warmth	The use of painkillers is required	The pain is low, but present. Anesthetic gels are used
Risk of infection	None	Minimal. Only when scratching the crust or removing it yourself ahead of time	It is possible to introduce an infection under the skin with a needle
Appearance of the skin after the session	A little redness of the processing zone is possible	Redness and swelling at the place of exposure to the laser, followed by a feeling of tightening the skin due to the formation of crust	Surfacing hematomas and hemorrhages remain at the injection site
Features of the rehabilitation period	The skin is restored within 5-7 days	The restoration of the epidermis up to 6 weeks (during this time a new skin is formed and a crust of old leather is rejected)	The skin is restored after 3-14 days. Depends on the composition used
Possible side effects	They develop extremely rarely	Pigmentation is possible, and with improper skin care during rehabilitation, the formation of scars is possible	Suppuration of puncture sites as a result of infection. Lumps under the skin
The effectiveness of the method	High and persisted for a long time (from year)	High efficiency with preservation of youthful skin for up to a year	Injections allow you to smooth out wrinkles (mostly shallow ones) for up to 8 months. The effect may be weakly expressed.
Distinctive features of the procedure	Has a disinfecting effect. The skin condition improves within 3-6 months after the end of the course	Cannot be used in the eye area	An allergic reaction to the composition may develop

The selection of rejuvenation methods should only be made after consideration of contraindications.

Types of devices, models, prices

In order to perform cold plasma skin rejuvenation, the following kinds of equipment are typically used:

• Plasmajet Derma. Manufacturer England. Uses argon plasma;
• PlasM. Germany. Operates on nitrogen;
• Plaxpot. Korea. Equipped with high electrical safety.

Prior to signing the contract, the manufacturer provides an estimate of the equipment’s cost. It starts at 20,000 rubles in Russia.

Because of its novel approach to skin care and healing, cold plasma is causing waves in the fields of cosmetology and medicine. This article describes cold plasma, its applications (such as injections and lifting), and the devices that enable it. We’ll examine how this cutting-edge technology can enhance skin texture and health with an emphasis on useful benefits, offering a novel viewpoint on its uses and outcomes.

Procedure

The three primary steps of a cold plasma skin restoration session are covered below.

Preparation

Selecting a reputable beauty salon with certifications for these procedures is advised.

In order to assess the severity of the reason for the visit (wrinkles, scars, pigment spots), the specialist looks at the skin during the initial appointment. The expert then goes over current contraindications to rule them out.

Procedure stages

Sequence of procedures:

1. Dirt or cosmetics are removed from the treatment area using disinfectants.
2. At the client"s request, anesthetic gel/cream is applied.
3. The device is adjusted to the required current pulses.
4. The tip is disinfected.
5. Point treatment of the problem area is carried out. The duration of exposure on each area is no more than 1 second.
6. At the end, the skin is re-treated with an antiseptic agent, followed by the application of a moisturizing or nourishing cream.

The length of the session can range from 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the chosen treatment area.

Healing period

Following cold plasma skin rejuvenation, it’s important to pay attention to the following rehabilitation requirements:

• disinfect and moisturize the skin for 7 days, the procedure is carried out at least 3 times a day;
• avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, it is additionally recommended to use sunscreens;
• do not visit saunas, baths, solariums for a week;
• do not use peelings and scrubs to cleanse the skin for 10 days.

For a maximum of ten days, the use of decorative cosmetics is forbidden. Even after a single procedure, there is a discernible improvement in the skin condition by the eighth or tenth day. Up to seven sessions are advised for deep wrinkles, with at least 20 days of rest time in between. Four months after the course ends, the procedure’s maximal impact is observed.

Possible consequences

If a specialist has insufficient training, the session could end with skin burns. The procedure’s effectiveness will decline if the guidelines for care are not followed. Spots of pigmentation are possible.

It is first advised to test the epidermis in areas of the skin that are invisible due to increased skin sensitivity. Processing of the necessary zone in the event of a negative response.

The cost of procedures in clinics in Moscow, St. Petersburg

The costs of the procedures in the Moscow and St. Petersburg clinics are as follows:

The purpose of application	Plasma exposure time (min)	Average cost (in rubles.)
Elimination of herpes	5-15	1000
Elimination of the fungus	5-20	1500
Elimination of acne	20	2000
Peeling	40	2500
Rejuvenation of the skin	60	3000
Elimination of tattooing or moles	20	1000

In addition to rejuvenating the epidermis, cold plasma’s antiseptic qualities help get rid of harmful microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, and fungi) on the skin. The effect becomes apparent 10–14 days after the initial session and gets stronger over the course of 4 months. Its multidirectionality makes it useful in both cosmetology and medicine.

With minimal discomfort and promising results, cold plasma technology is gaining traction in the fields of medicine and cosmetology. This novel method stimulates skin cells with ionized gas, potentially improving skin texture and rejuvenation. Due to its capacity to increase skin elasticity and stimulate the production of collagen, the treatment has drawn attention.

Cold plasma devices offer a non-invasive alternative to conventional techniques like injections and surgery for individuals looking for non-invasive options. Without requiring a lot of downtime, they can be especially useful for lifting and tightening the skin and reducing signs of aging.

To ascertain whether cold plasma is the best option for your needs, as with any medical or cosmetic procedure, it is imperative that you speak with a professional. With continued development and study, this technology might continue to grow and provide even more advantages later on.

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