Plasma Ablation Lesion Removal
Plasma is generated when energy is used to break up gas molecules in the air into charged particles. The energy from these particles can be used to rejuvenate the skin in a similar manner to laser, but causing less thermal damage to the underlying tissues and therefore less risk of changes in pigmentation of the treated skin.
What Is Plasma?
Plasma is the fourth state of matter (solid, liquid and gas comprising the other three). It is generated when energy is used to break up gas molecules in the air into charged particles. The energy from these particles can be used to ablate (vaporise) tissue without causing bleeding and with little or no scarring.
How Is Plasma Lesion Removal Performed?
Depending on the nature of the lesion(s) being treated, anaesthetic may be administered as an injection, which takes a few minutes to work, or as a cream (which may require up
to 45 minutes to be effective). The plasma tip delivers vaporising energy to the lesion until it has disappeared, leaving a dark crust which should be left to drop off spontaneously over the following 10 days like a scab. It is important not to pick the crust off, due to the risk of scarring.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Usually only a single treatment is required, however it is important for the cosmetic outcome not to over-treat, so if a top-up treatment is required within the first month, there is no additional fee.
Risks
Scarring
Pigmentary Changes
Recurrence
Need for further treatment
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Please feel free to ask any questions you may have at any point prior to the procedure.