What is Plasma IQ?
The first and only FDA-cleared focused energy treatment, Plasma IQ by Neauvia is a non-surgical device that can tighten skin and correct common cosmetic issues, such as skin laxity and wrinkles. When performed at a licensed board-certified plastic surgery practice by trained providers, Plasma IQ is a safe and quick way to renew and restore skin.
How Does Plasma IQ Work?
Plasma IQ creates tiny microinjuries on the skin to stimulate your body’s natural healing response, which includes the proliferation of cells called fibroblasts that produce elevated levels of collagen and elastin. The microinjuries are caused by precisely controlled plasma energy that ionizes nitrogen gas particles that are present in the air at the surface of your skin. This process coagulates tissue around problem areas nearly anywhere on the face or body in one square millimeter dots.
Plasma IQ has two energy levels for customized treatment and to ensure safety around delicate areas. Because the skin is not heated in bulk sections or depths, the results from treatment are highly predictable and limit the damage to surrounding, healthy tissue.
Who is a Good Candidate?
Good candidates for Plasma IQ are those who struggle with a variety of skin abnormalities, including:
- Skin laxity or sagging skin
- Wrinkles around the face and neck
- Benign skin imperfections such as skin tags, warts, or moles
- Sebaceous hyperplasia, seborrheic keratoses, or actinic keratoses
- Stretch marks
- Uneven skin tone or texture
Because this non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment, nearly anyone can receive Plasma IQ. While Plasma IQ can safely and effectively treat most skin types, dark skin tones have a higher risk of negative side effects.
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Reasons for Plasma IQ
Plasma IQ treatments are especially beneficial for those looking to treat:
- Loose skin or sagging skin on the face, jawline, or neck
- Stretch marks
- Skin tags, warts, or other benign skin lesions
- Uneven skin tone and texture
- Fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the lower eyelids
- Early signs of aging in patients not ready for dermal fillers or surgery
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Before Your Plasma IQ Procedure
Before your Plasma IQ procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. Basile to discuss your skin concerns, medical history, and aesthetic goals to determine if Plasma IQ skin tightening is the right treatment for you. To prepare for your Plasma IQ treatment session, it’s important to avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds on the treatment area for at least one week prior. You should also refrain from using exfoliants, retinoids, or any harsh skincare products that may irritate the skin tissues. Inform your provider of any recent dermal fillers, Botox, or other skin treatments.
Your Plasma IQ Treatment Process
The quick and easy Plasma IQ treatment takes as little as 30 minutes, during which time your highly skilled provider will use the device to coagulate millimeter-sized scabs of tissue throughout the treatment area. The sensation may feel slightly uncomfortable, as the device creates a stinging feeling with each dot of tissue. For your comfort, a topical anesthetic will be applied to increase the degree of comfort.
Plasma IQ is a minimally invasive treatment that can be combined with other cosmetic procedures, such as a HydraFacial or BBL, for enhanced personalized benefits. Most people benefit from a series of treatments with Plasma IQ, typically around three spaced a few weeks apart, for the best, most long-lasting results.
After Your Plasma IQ Procedure
The recovery process begins immediately after treatment, as tiny brown carbon crusts or scabs created by the plasma energy arc will be visible for about a week before they naturally fall away. These scabs are not to be picked at or scraped off, as this can cause scarring or unnatural pigmented regions. Patients can expect their skin to be pink and sensitive in the treated area for several days.
Plasma IQ creates some immediate skin tightening results but its main benefits are long-term skin tightening and restoration following increased production of collagen. The expected results from a full treatment plan are similar to surgical techniques for the same imperfection or concern.
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Learn More About Plasma IQ at Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness
The Plasma IQ device is an exciting development in the world of medical facial aesthetics and has helped many people get clearer, tighter skin without the need for surgery. To learn more about this treatment and the Plasma IQ device, feel free to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled providers to find out if you can benefit from this procedure. Call or contact us online today to get started.
Dr. Patrick L. Basile is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He has worked with the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, which became the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he became the Assistant Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Director of Microsurgery. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pittsburgh. He participates in annual humanitarian cleft lip and palate efforts as well. Dr. Basile has been acknowledged in numerous magazines, newspapers, books, and on television. He has won multiple awards over the years, and has a rating of 4.7 out of almost 300 reviews.
