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You practitioner will discuss the treatment with you and your reasons for wanting it. This is very important before you begin the treatment. You must also make sure that this treatment can deliver what you want and give you the results that you are looking for afterwards. Your practitioner should be able to answer all these questions and confirm that this is the best treatment option for you.
A medical history should also be taken to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t undertake treatment. You should be asked to sign a consent form which means that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with the procedure.
Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner for a "before and after" comparison at a later date.
ProcedureTo reduce discomfort and any pain associated with the treatment a topical anaesthetic will be applied to the skin before treatment begins to numb the area a little more.
During treatment, the practitioner will pass the handpiece over your skin, delivering targeted plasma energy across the epidermis. You may experience a feeling of heat during treatment, although with the use of the topical anaesthetic it should be relatively painless.
The collagen regeneration process typically begins almost immediately with some visible, tightening results seen straight away after treatment.
A full face treatment usually takes around 45 minutes, with peri-orbital (around the eyes) and peri-oral (around the mouth) treatments taking around 10-15 minutes per session. You may wish to rest for a little while following the treatment session, depending on the energy levels used and your toleration to discomfort, and then you will be free to go home.