Plasma Pen Gone Wrong: The Risks No One Tells You About

However, plasma is actually the fourth state of matter (crazy, right?) and is found in many common objects that we encounter on a daily basis (like cool neon signs).  Stories of plasma pen treatments gone wrong underscore the importance of understanding and respect for this powerful technology.

Use in Aesthetics

Plasma in aesthetics is essentially a spark that’s created between the tip of a device and the surface of the skin – this spark vaporises the skin, causing “controlled damage” that results in regeneration and rejuvenation of the skin. It can be used to treat:

• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Laxity
• Scars
• Stretch marks

NOT ALL PLASMA DEVICES WERE CREATED EQUAL!

With the rise of the internet, people can literally buy anything online – one commonly bought device is the plasma pen. Online sellers claim that the device can be used to treat stretch marks, moles, and even help to lift the eyelids (yikes!). You need to know that these devices are not regulated and can be unbelievably dangerous if they end up in untrained hands. Also, how can something that claims to be so effective be sold for as low as $1.53 with free shipping? 

IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS.

To make matters worse, social media has played an integral role in marketing the DIY plasma energy treatment as a simple beauty hack. Videos of people performing the treatment on themselves and sporting the classic markings of the treatment on their face can easily be searched up. A recent study showed that a whopping 36% of plasma pen treatment videos on TikTok were created by non-practitioners. 

AN UNREGULATED PLASMA DEVICE IN THE WRONG HANDS CAN CAUSE:

1. Scarring
2. Pigmentation 
3. Burns 
4. Infections
5. Damage to the eye

Many risks if plasma pen gone wrong

So, for your safety (and like, the safety of others), it’s time to drop the plasma pen (literally). 

Alma Opus and why you should choose it!

If you are looking for a safe and effective plasma solution, to safeguard against the complications of a plasma pen gone wrong, the Alma Opus is what you have been searching for. This one-of-a-kind device features the first fractional plasma technology for skin resurfacing and skin tightening, addressing a wide range of textural and tightening concerns (hence, why it’s often referred to as The Power of Two). Alma provides scientifically backed medical devices to vetted and trained health and aesthetic professionals to ensure your safety – these are our Alma Certified Providers.Our Alma Opus Certified Providers are fully trained to deliver safe and effective treatments tailored to your specific needs. Follow the link below to find an Alma Opus Certified Provider near you, so you can experience the Power of Two today!