Plasma Pen Skin Tightening

Non-surgical skin tightening and rejuvenation using advanced plasma technology. Lift, tighten, and rejuvenate without surgery—real results that last 2-3 years.

Revolutionary Non-Surgical Skin Tightening

Plasma pen treatment represents a breakthrough in non-surgical skin rejuvenation. Using advanced plasma technology, we can achieve dramatic lifting, tightening, and wrinkle reduction results—without surgery, scalpels, or lengthy recovery times.

**What is Plasma Pen Treatment:**
A plasma pen uses a small electrical arc to create tiny, controlled micro-burns on the skin’s surface. While this might sound intense, these precise micro-traumas trigger your skin’s natural healing response, stimulating fibroblast activity. Fibroblasts are the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin—the building blocks of firm, youthful skin.

**The Result:**
Significant skin tightening, lifting, and wrinkle reduction that can last 2-3 years. This isn’t temporary—it’s real collagen production creating lasting transformation.

**Popular Treatment Areas:**
– Sagging eyelids (non-surgical eye lift)
– Under-eye bags and wrinkles
– Crow’s feet and eye area
– Jowls and jawline definition
– Chin and neck tightening
– Forehead lines and wrinkles
– Mole and skin tag removal
– Sun spots and age spots

**Why Choose Plasma Pen:**
✓ Non-surgical alternative to blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
✓ No general anesthesia required
✓ Minimal downtime (7 days for healing)
✓ Long-lasting results (2-3 years)
✓ Stimulates real collagen production
✓ Precise, controlled treatment
✓ Suitable for multiple concerns
✓ Cost-effective compared to surgery

Quick Booking & Info

**Start Your Skin Transformation**

Book your free skin analysis or choose your treatment. Kim will guide you to the best option for your skin concerns.

Preparing for Your Plasma Pen Treatment

**Pre-Treatment Requirements:**
– No retinoids or acids for 1 week before
– No sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks before
– Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin
– Avoid blood-thinning medications (if possible, consult doctor)
– Stay well-hydrated before treatment
– Eat before your appointment (treatments can take 1-2 hours)

**Consultation:**
During your consultation, Kim will:
– Assess your suitability for treatment
– Discuss your concerns and goals
– Explain the process thoroughly
– Review contraindications
– Set realistic expectations
– Answer all your questions
– Take before photos

**Medical History:**
You’ll be asked about:
– Pregnancy or breastfeeding status
– Medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, cancer)
– Medications (especially blood thinners)
– Metal plates, pins, or pacemaker
– Allergies (especially to anesthetics)
– Previous cosmetic treatments

What Happens During Plasma Pen Treatment

**The Treatment Process:**

**Step 1: Preparation (15 minutes)**
– Clean and sanitize treatment area
– Mark treatment points precisely
– Take before photos

**Step 2: Numbing (30-45 minutes)**
– Apply topical numbing cream to treatment area
– Allow time for full numbing effect
– You’ll relax while numbing takes effect

**Step 3: Treatment (30-60 minutes depending on area)**
– Remove numbing cream
– Begin plasma treatment with Plamax Pen
– You’ll see the purple plasma arc (sign of real plasma!)
– Create precise dots in strategic pattern
– Work systematically across treatment area

**Step 4: Post-Treatment Care (15 minutes)**
– Apply soothing treatment
– Provide aftercare instructions
– Schedule follow-up if needed
– Take after photos

**What You’ll Feel:**
Even with numbing cream, you’ll feel:
– Heat sensation during treatment
– Tingling or mild discomfort
– The treatment is tolerable, not painless
– Most clients find it manageable
– Communicate if you need breaks

**What You’ll See:**
Immediately after treatment, you’ll have:
– Brown carbon dots across treated area
– Some redness and swelling
– Initial tightening visible (from swelling)
– The dots look dramatic but heal quickly

Post-Treatment Recovery & Results

**Immediate (First 24 Hours):**
– Initial tightening and swelling visible
– Brown carbon crust dots very noticeable
– Some weeping or oozing (normal healing)
– Inflammation and redness around treated area
– Mild discomfort (take paracetamol if needed)

**Days 1-7:**
– Brown dots remain (DO NOT PICK THEM!)
– Swelling peaks around day 2-3, then subsides
– Dots begin to flake off naturally after day 5
– Keep area clean and moisturized
– Follow aftercare instructions precisely

**Days 7-14:**
– All carbon dots should have fallen off naturally
– Pink, fresh skin visible underneath
– Swelling resolved
– Makeup can be worn after day 5 (mineral makeup best)
– Continue SPF 50+ protection religiously

**Weeks 2-12:**
– Progressive improvement as collagen builds
– Skin continues tightening and lifting
– Results become increasingly visible
– Final results visible at 12 weeks
– Collagen production continues even longer

**What You Can and Cannot Do:**

**First 7 Days – CRITICAL:**
✗ Do NOT pick or remove the carbon dots
✗ No makeup for 5 days
✗ No sun exposure (stay indoors or wear hat + SPF 50+)
✗ No swimming, hot tubs, saunas
✗ No vigorous exercise or sweating
✗ No harsh skincare products
✗ No retinoids or acids

**You MUST:**
✓ Keep area clean (gentle cleanser)
✓ Apply recommended healing ointment
✓ Use SPF 50+ after day 2 (whenever going outside)
✓ Sleep on your back (don’t press on treated areas)
✓ Stay hydrated
✓ Be patient—let dots fall off naturally

**Long-Term Care:**
– SPF 50+ daily is MANDATORY (forever!)
– Gentle skincare only for first month
– Avoid sun exposure when possible
– Use quality moisturizer and serums
– Maintain good skincare routine

When Will I See Results?

**Immediate (Day of Treatment):**
Skin appears tight from swelling. This is temporary “false” tightening, not your final results.

**Week 1:**
Still healing with carbon dots. No visible improvement yet—be patient!

**Weeks 2-4:**
Dots gone, initial tightening becoming visible. Skin looks better than before treatment but not final results.

**Weeks 4-8:**
Significant improvement visible. Collagen production ramping up. Lifting and tightening becoming obvious.

**Weeks 8-12:**
Dramatic transformation visible. This is when most clients see their “wow” results. Skin is significantly tighter, lifted, and rejuvenated.

**Months 3-6:**
Continued improvement. Collagen continues building. Results keep getting better.

**Long-Term (1-3 Years):**
Results last 2-3 years on average, depending on:
– Your age when treated
– Skin condition and quality
– Lifestyle factors (sun exposure, smoking, skincare)
– Genetics and natural aging rate

**Most clients see noticeable improvements lasting 2-3 years before considering a touch-up treatment.**

Treatment Services

Plasma Eye Lift (Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty)

**Pricing:** R900
**Duration:** 1 hour 45 minutes

**Description:**
Revolutionary non-surgical alternative to traditional eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). This treatment dramatically lifts sagging eyelids, reduces deep wrinkles around the eyes, and creates a more youthful, refreshed eye appearance—all without surgery.

**Treatment Areas:**
– Upper eyelids (sagging, hooded lids)
– Lower eyelids (bags, crepey skin)
– Crow’s feet (deep lines)
– Under-eye wrinkles
– Eye area tightening and lifting

**Perfect For:**
– Sagging or hooded upper eyelids
– Under-eye bags and loose skin
– Deep crow’s feet and wrinkles
– Aging eye area needing lift
– Those wanting to avoid eyelid surgery
– Anyone seeking eye rejuvenation without downtime

**Treatment Benefits:**
– Lifts and tightens sagging eyelids
– Reduces under-eye bags dramatically
– Smooths deep wrinkles and crow’s feet
– Creates more youthful eye appearance
– Opens the eye area (less hooded look)
– Long-lasting results (2-3 years)
– No surgery, scalpels, or stitches required
– Minimal downtime compared to surgery

**What Makes This Treatment Special:**
The eye area is one of the most challenging areas to treat non-surgically. Plasma pen technology is uniquely suited for this delicate area because of its precision—we can treat exactly where needed without affecting surrounding tissue.

**Results:**
Immediate tightening visible (from swelling), with progressive improvement over 12 weeks as collagen builds. The eye lift effect is dramatic—many clients say they look 5-10 years younger.

**Alternative to Surgery:**
Traditional blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) costs R20,000-R40,000+ with 2-3 weeks recovery. Plasma eye lift achieves similar results for a fraction of the cost with only 7 days healing time.

**Recommended:**
Most clients need 1-2 treatments for optimal results, spaced 8-12 weeks apart. Results last 2-3 years depending on age, skin condition, and lifestyle.

Jowls, Jaw and Chin Rejuvenation

**Pricing:** R980
**Duration:** 1 hour 45 minutes

**Description:**
Comprehensive lower face treatment that lifts sagging jowls, defines the jawline, tightens the chin area, and reduces wrinkles. This non-surgical treatment creates dramatic facial contouring and rejuvenation without surgery or injectables.

**Treatment Areas:**
– Jowls (sagging lower face)
– Jawline definition and tightening
– Chin area firming
– Lower face wrinkles
– Neck-to-jaw transition
– Marionette lines

**How It Works:**
The plasma pen stimulates intense collagen and elastin production in the lower face area. This causes skin contraction, lifting, and tightening—creating the defined jawline and lifted jowls that signal youth.

**Treatment Benefits:**
– Lifts and tightens sagging jowls
– Defines and sculpts jawline
– Tightens loose chin area
– Reduces lower face wrinkles
– Creates facial contouring effect
– Firms skin along jaw and neck
– Long-lasting transformation (2-3 years)

**Perfect For:**
– Sagging jowls and loss of jawline definition
– Loose, crepey chin skin
– Lower face aging concerns
– Those wanting to avoid facelift surgery
– Anyone seeking facial contouring without fillers
– Marionette lines and lower face wrinkles

**Dramatic Transformation:**
The lower face shows some of the most dramatic aging signs—and also some of the most impressive plasma pen results. Clients often report looking years younger with restored facial definition.

**Non-Surgical Facelift Alternative:**
Traditional lower facelift surgery costs R50,000-R100,000+ with significant downtime. Plasma jaw and chin treatment achieves remarkable lifting and tightening for under R1,000 with only 7 days healing.

**Combination Treatment:**
Many clients combine this with plasma eye lift for complete upper and lower face rejuvenation—a comprehensive non-surgical facelift effect.

Plasma Mole & Skin Tag Removal

**Pricing:** From R650 per session
**Duration:** 1 hour 15 minutes

**Description:**
Precision removal of unwanted moles and skin tags using plasma technology with numbing for comfort. This advanced technique removes lesions safely and effectively, often in a single treatment.

**Treatment Capability:**
– Raised moles (non-cancerous)
– Skin tags (all sizes)
– Seborrheic keratoses
– Other benign skin lesions
– Multiple lesions in one session

**How It Works:**
The plasma pen precisely vaporizes the unwanted mole or skin tag layer by layer. This controlled removal creates minimal trauma to surrounding healthy skin while completely eliminating the lesion.

**Treatment Benefits:**
– Precise, controlled removal
– Minimal scarring compared to surgical removal
– Can treat multiple lesions in one session
– Numbing cream ensures comfort
– Quick procedure with minimal downtime
– Cost-effective compared to surgical excision

**Perfect For:**
– Cosmetically bothersome moles
– Annoying skin tags (neck, underarms, groin)
– Raised moles on face or body
– Multiple small lesions
– Those wanting to avoid surgical excision
– Anyone seeking aesthetic improvement

**Important Safety Note:**
We only treat benign (non-cancerous) moles and skin tags. Any suspicious lesions must be evaluated by a dermatologist before treatment. If you’re unsure whether a mole is safe to treat, we can recommend professional evaluation first.

**Number of Sessions:**
Most moles and skin tags require 1-2 sessions for complete removal, depending on size and depth. Pricing starts at R650 and may increase for larger or multiple lesions.

**What to Expect:**
The treated area will form a carbon crust (scab) that falls off naturally within 7-10 days, revealing smoother skin beneath. Slight redness may persist for 2-3 weeks but fades completely.

**Healing:**
Much faster and less traumatic than surgical removal. Most clients heal within 2 weeks with minimal to no scarring.

Sun Spot & Age Spot Removal

**Pricing:** From R650 per session
**Duration:** 1 hour 15 minutes

**Description:**
Effective removal of sun spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation using plasma technology. This treatment creates a carbon crust on the pigmented area that, when removed, takes the dark spot with it—revealing clear, even-toned skin.

**Treatment Capability:**
– Sun spots (solar lentigines)
– Age spots (liver spots)
– Freckles (if desired)
– Flat pigmented lesions
– Surface hyperpigmentation
– Multiple spots in one session

**How It Works:**
The plasma creates a superficial carbon “scab” on the surface of the pigmented spot. This carbonized layer can be gently removed with an earbud or cotton swab, and the dark pigmentation comes away with it. The fresh skin beneath is significantly lighter or completely clear.

**Treatment Benefits:**
– Effective removal of stubborn sun spots
– Precise targeting of pigmentation
– Minimal damage to surrounding skin
– Can treat multiple spots in one session
– Long-lasting or permanent removal
– More effective than topical treatments
– Faster than laser series

**Perfect For:**
– Stubborn sun spots on face, hands, chest
– Age spots that don’t respond to creams
– Freckles or pigmentation from sun damage
– Anyone wanting clearer, more even skin tone
– Those seeking faster results than topical treatments

**Number of Sessions:**
Most sun spots require 1-2 treatments for complete removal. Very dark or deep spots may need additional sessions. Pricing starts at R650 per session.

**Results:**
Dramatic lightening or complete removal of pigmented spots. The treated area heals with significantly improved skin tone and clarity.

**Prevention:**
After removal, strict sun protection (SPF 50+) is essential to prevent new spots from forming. The treatment removes existing damage but doesn’t prevent future sun damage.

**Suitable Skin Types:**
Best results on light to medium skin tones. Darker skin types have higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and require careful evaluation before treatment.

How to Know It's Real Plasma Technology

**The Purple Plasma Arc:**
The Plamax Pen is set apart from inferior devices because it creates a TRUE plasma arc with a distinctive purple color. This purple plasma gas is what stimulates genuine healing and collagen production in your skin.

**Real Plasma vs. Electric Burning:**
Many cheaper devices marketed as “plasma pens” are actually just electric burning devices. They create heat and burn the skin but DON’T produce actual plasma. Without the plasma, you get the burns without the therapeutic collagen-stimulating benefits.

**How to Identify Real Plasma:**
✓ **Purple arc visible** during treatment (real plasma)
✓ **Distinctive plasma smell** (like ozone)
✓ **Precise, controlled dots** (real plasma precision)
✓ **Healing is therapeutic**, not just scarring
✓ **Long-lasting collagen** production results

**Why This Matters:**
Electric burning devices cause trauma without the healing benefits. Real plasma technology triggers genuine collagen production for lasting transformation—not just temporary tightening or permanent scarring.

**Professional Equipment:**
At Aruka Studio, we use the authentic Plamax Plasma Pen—professional-grade equipment that creates real plasma for real results. You can see the purple plasma arc during your treatment, confirming you’re receiving genuine plasma therapy.

**Your Safety & Results:**
Using authentic plasma technology ensures:
– Therapeutic benefits, not just burning
– Controlled, precise treatment
– Proper healing response
– Long-lasting collagen production
– Minimal scarring risk
– Professional-grade results

Frequently Asked Questions About Plasma Pen Treatments

We apply topical numbing cream for 30-45 minutes before treatment, which significantly reduces discomfort. During treatment, you'll feel heat, tingling, and some discomfort—but most clients find it tolerable. The sensation is brief for each dot, and we work efficiently. Pain tolerance varies, but with numbing, most people manage well. It's not painless, but it's manageable.

The brown carbon dots last approximately 7 days. During this time, you'll need to avoid makeup (first 5 days), sun exposure, and swimming. Most clients take 3-5 days off work for eye treatments, or schedule treatments before a long weekend. After day 7, the dots are gone and you can resume normal activities with makeup. Full healing takes about 2 weeks, with final results visible at 12 weeks.

When performed correctly by trained professionals using real plasma technology, scarring risk is minimal. The carbon dots heal naturally without permanent marks. However, picking the dots before they fall off naturally can cause scarring. Following aftercare instructions precisely is crucial to prevent complications. Most clients heal with no visible scarring—just tighter, lifted skin.

Results typically last 2-3 years, depending on your age, lifestyle habits, skin type, and how well you maintain your skin post-treatment. Factors that affect longevity include:
- Sun protection (SPF 50+ daily essential)
- Smoking (accelerates aging)
- Skincare routine quality
- Natural aging rate
- Genetics

Most clients enjoy significant improvement for 2-3 years before considering touch-up treatments.

Most areas require 1-2 treatments for optimal results. Severely sagging skin or deep wrinkles may need 2-3 sessions spaced 8-12 weeks apart. During consultation, Kim will assess your concerns and recommend the appropriate number of treatments. Some clients achieve their goals in one session; others benefit from a second treatment for enhancement.

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About Aruka Studio

Aruka Studio Skin and Wellness is a professional sanctuary for healing and transformation in Hillcrest. Led by Kim Buys, a CIDESCO and SAASHP qualified therapist with 15+ years of experience, we offer specialized treatments for skin concerns, stress relief, and overall wellness.

“Aruka” means healing, restoration, and recovery—exactly what we provide for every client who walks through our doors.

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