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Plasma Pen

Plaxel plasma pen treatment tightens and smooths skin on the eyelids, face, and hands, without surgery.

What is plasma
pen treatment?

Plasma pen treatment is an innovative aesthetic procedure that tightens and smooths your skin to revitalize your look. We use the Plaxel plasma pen, and we’re the only practice in the Chicago area to use the Plaxel plasma device.

The Plaxel is the only true plasma device on the market. Other devices that call themselves a “plasma pen” are electrocautery devices with thermal modalities that can only treat Fitzpatrick skin types I (pale white), II (fair white), and III (darker white).

The Plaxel plasma pen uses true plasma technology with cold plasma capability, which means it’s safe and effective for all skin types.

Call or book online to schedule your plasma pen consultation.

Nonsurgical eyelid lift
Tighten your upper and lower eyelids without surgery.
Safe for all skin types
Cold plasma technology is safe and effective on every skin type.
Smoother skin
Diminish lines and wrinkles, acne scars, and stretch marks.
May delay a facelift
Treatment may prevent or delay your need for surgery.
Woman lifting the skin at her upper eyelid

Curious about
the plasma pen?

Tighter, smoother skin, without surgery.

  1. What areas benefit from plasma pen treatment?

    We use plasma pen treatment for skin tightening, retexturing, and smoothing. Treatment areas include:

    • Upper and lower eyelid (nonsurgical blepharoplasty)
    • Face
    • Décolletage (low neckline)
    • Hands
    • Knees

    Plasma pen treatment also diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles, corrects acne scars and stretch marks, and lightens sun-damaged or hyperpigmented skin.

  2. How does plasma pen treatment work?

    The Plaxel plasma pen targets the fibroblast cells in the dermal layer of your skin, just below the surface. Fibroblasts produce collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep your skin strong, firm, and resilient. As you get older, production of these proteins slows down, which is a primary contributor to facial aging.

    The tip of the pen never touches your skin. It releases the plasma current above the targeted area, which creates a microtear in the surface layer of your skin. The treatment works by:

    • Breaking down skin proteins
    • Encouraging cell and tissue regeneration
    • Activating fibroblast cells
    • Contracting cells to tighten the skin

    Plasma pen treatment rejuvenates your look with long-lasting results, and it may prevent or delay your need for more invasive procedures, such as a surgical facelift.

  3. What should I expect after treatment?

    Tiny dark dots form at each treated point. Leave them alone, and they fall off on their own over five to seven days as your skin heals.

Plaxel plasma penNonsurgical eyelid liftAll skin typesTighter skinSmoother textureLong-lasting results

Is plasma pen treatment right for you?

Plasma pen treatment is an excellent option if you want tighter, smoother skin without surgery. Your consultation shows you whether it’s the right choice for your goals.

Your Eyelids Are Hooded or Crepey

Treatment tightens upper and lower eyelid skin without surgery.

You Have Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Plasma pen treatment diminishes the appearance of lines on your face.

You Have Acne Scars or Stretch Marks

Treatment helps correct scars and smooth stretch marks.

You Want to Delay a Facelift

Plasma pen treatment may prevent or delay the need for surgery.

Questions about

the plasma pen?

We use the Plaxel plasma pen, and we’re the only practice in the Chicago area using the Plaxel device. It’s the only true plasma device on the market.

Yes. The Plaxel uses true plasma technology with cold plasma capability, which makes it safe and effective for all skin types.

Yes. Treating the upper and lower eyelids is a nonsurgical blepharoplasty that tightens loose eyelid skin.

Tiny dark dots form at each treated point and fall off on their own over five to seven days. Leave them alone so your skin heals well.

Plasma pen results are long-lasting, often two to three years or more, because the treatment tightens the skin itself.

Where to next?

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Common question

How long do plasma pen results last?

Plasma pen results are long-lasting, often 2 to 3 years or more, because the treatment physically tightens and removes tissue. It is not permanent,…

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smoother skin?

Medically reviewed by Barbara Kowalczyk, FNP‑BC and Michael Fressola, ACNP‑BC, board-certified nurse practitioners at Skin Med Spa. This page is for education and is not a substitute for a personalized medical consultation.