Allow 30 minutes for your free Plasma Pen consultation. This booking is for consultation only; treatment is a separate appointment.
Concerns Treated
Addresses hooded eyelids, crow’s feet, lip lines, jawline laxity and jowls, loose skin under the chin (submental), and forehead lines. Plasma Pen is best for patients with mild-to-moderate skin laxity who want a non-surgical alternative — it is not a substitute for surgery in cases of severe hooding.
Ideal Candidate
Plasma Pen works best for patients with fairer to medium skin tones (Fitzpatrick I–III) who have mild-to-moderate skin laxity and want improvement without incisions or general anesthesia. Darker skin tones carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and may not be candidates. Not recommended during pregnancy, with a recent tan or sunburn, with active skin infections, or for patients prone to keloid scarring. A consultation is required before your first session to confirm candidacy.
Plasma Pen vs. Surgery
Plasma Pen uses a plasma arc without surgical incisions. Visible crusting, swelling and redness can occur, and healing may take longer than a week. Benefits, risks and the intended area must be discussed before treatment. Surgical blepharoplasty removes or repositions tissue with anesthesia chosen by the surgeon. Recovery and suitability depend on the procedure; plasma treatment is not an equivalent substitute for surgical correction.
Tighter Skin, No Scalpel
Why You'll Love It
Subnovii plasma energy that contracts tissue without an incision.
Tissue Contraction
Plasma creates controlled tissue injury. Any cosmetic tightening is variable and should not be equated with removal of excess skin.
Collagen Remodeling
Visible changes may develop as skin heals over weeks. The final degree of improvement and its timing differ between patients.
Durable Results
The durability of cosmetic results varies. Different injectables have different purposes and durations, so a blanket longevity comparison is not useful.
Usually One Session
Most areas are treated once, with healing over the following week.
Skin Concerns We Treat
Plasma Pen fibroblast therapy is designed for areas where loose, sagging skin has been historically difficult to treat without surgery. Here’s what it addresses.
Hooded Eyelids
Eyelid concerns require careful assessment and eye protection. Plasma treatment is not FDA-cleared as an eyelid lift and does not replace surgical evaluation for significant excess skin or impaired vision. For a separate volume concern, ask whether dermal fillers at the brow or temple can complement the lift.
Crow’s Feet
Fine lines radiating from the outer corners of the eyes deepen over time as collagen and elastin break down. Plasma Pen tightens the skin in this delicate area through controlled thermal contraction, stimulating new collagen at the dermal level. For dynamic lines that appear with expression, Botox or Dysport addresses muscle-related movement. Combining procedures requires an individualized plan and adequate healing; benefit and suitability are not assumed.
Lip Lines
Vertical lines above the upper lip — sometimes called smoker’s lines — develop from repetitive muscle movement and collagen loss. Plasma Pen contracts the skin around the vermillion border, smoothing the vertical creases and tightening the perioral area. For patients who also want to restore lost lip volume, lip filler addresses volume rather than plasma-related skin injury. Your provider should assess whether either approach is appropriate and how to separate them.
Jawline & Jowls
Jawline laxity can involve skin, structure or volume. Each needs assessment; for a separate volume concern, dermal fillers may be considered after a separate assessment and discussion of risks.
Submental Laxity (Under Chin)
Discuss realistic nonsurgical improvement and whether surgical evaluation better fits your concern during consultation.
Forehead Lines
Deep horizontal forehead lines develop from years of frontalis muscle movement combined with collagen loss. Plasma Pen targets these lines with precision dot placement, contracting the skin and stimulating collagen remodeling. For dynamic forehead lines that appear with expression, Botox or Dysport addresses muscle-related lines. Any combination requires an assessment and appropriate spacing rather than an automatic recommendation.
Plasma Pen vs. Surgical Blepharoplasty
Both treatments address loose eyelid skin, but through fundamentally different approaches and recovery profiles. Here’s how non-surgical fibroblast therapy compares to surgery.
Plasma treatment is not equivalent to surgery for severe excess skin or visual interference. Review the evidence, expected improvement and alternatives during a consultation.
What to Expect
A Plasma Pen session takes approximately 60–90 minutes depending on the treatment area. A consultation is required before your first session to confirm candidacy.
Consultation & Candidacy
Your aesthetician evaluates your skin type, laxity level, and treatment goals. Plasma Pen works best on Fitzpatrick skin types I–III (fair to medium). Darker skin tones carry a higher risk of hyperpigmentation and may not be candidates. A treatment plan is created during this visit.
Numbing
Numbing is selected and used according to the treating clinician’s plan. Discuss allergies, medicines and the area before treatment.
Plasma Pen Treatment
The electrode creates a small electrical arc to the skin. It does not need to press into skin to cause a tissue effect; burns, pigment changes and scarring remain possible.
Post-Treatment Care
Follow the aftercare plan and do not pick crusts. Contact the clinic for worsening pain, spreading redness, discharge or a concerning change rather than assuming every reaction is normal healing.
Healing & Results
Healing and visible results develop over weeks and vary with the treated area and individual response. Additional treatment should be considered only after reassessment.
Post-Treatment Tips
Do not pick, scratch, or remove the carbon crusts — let them fall off naturally. Apply the provided aftercare ointment as directed. Avoid direct sun exposure and use mineral SPF daily for at least 4 weeks. No makeup on the treated area until crusts have fully shed. Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and strenuous exercise for 7 days. For full guidance, visit our post-care instructions.
Treatment Options
A consultation is required before booking to confirm candidacy. Pricing below reflects the most commonly requested treatment areas.
Lip Lines & Crow’s Feet
Targets fine-to-moderate lines around the mouth or outer eyes with focused plasma energy. Each area is treated independently.
- Focused plasma dots
- Lip lines or crow’s feet
- Each area priced separately
- Precise small-area work
Upper or Lower Eyelids
Assess eyelid laxity and alternatives before treatment; significant excess skin may need surgical evaluation
- Non-surgical eye lift
- Upper or lower lids
- Contracts hooded skin
- Most-requested treatment
Submental (Under Chin)
Contracts and firms loose skin under the chin and along the jawline. Addresses mild-to-moderate laxity without surgery or filler.
- Under-chin tightening
- Jawline contour
- Mild-to-moderate laxity
- No surgery or filler
Multi-session packages available
- ✓ Package of 3 — save 10% on the standard per-area price
- ✓ Package of 5 — save 15% on the standard per-area price
- ✓ The need for additional sessions depends on healing and the initial response; no package guarantees a specific result
A consultation is required before your first session to confirm candidacy and finalize a treatment plan.
Who Performs This Treatment
Lauren Siso
Christian Carter
How Often to Treat
The number of sessions depends on the area, healing and initial response. Additional treatment is considered only after reassessment.
Many patients achieve their desired result after a single session — particularly for early-stage eyelid hooding, fine crow’s feet, or mild lip lines. Full results develop over 8–12 weeks as collagen remodels.
For patients with more significant skin laxity — moderate eyelid hooding, deeper jawline sagging, or pronounced forehead lines — a series of 2–3 sessions produces more dramatic tightening. Each is spaced 8–12 weeks apart to allow full collagen maturation.
Results vary in degree and duration. Discuss the evidence and likely benefit for your particular area rather than relying on a fixed longevity estimate.
Between sessions, treatments like HydraFacial or a Deluxe Facial can maintain skin health and clarity. For complementary tightening at the dermal level, ask about Vivace RF Microneedling. View all ELLEMES treatments.
How the Plasma Pen Works
Subnovii creates a plasma arc that injures tissue. Its FDA clearance is for skin-lesion removal/destruction and tissue coagulation; it does not specifically establish cosmetic eyelid lifting, a tightening duration or equivalence to surgery.
Cosmetic use, expected benefit and the risks of burns, pigment change, scarring and eye-area treatment should be discussed with the treating clinician. Skin tone and scarring history affect candidacy.
The treatment is commonly used on hooded eyelids, lip lines, crow’s feet, and jawline laxity — areas where topical products have limited reach and where surgery has traditionally been the primary option.
Plasma Pen Questions
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When You’re Ready
Schedule a consultation and we’ll assess your skin, confirm candidacy, and recommend the right Plasma Pen approach based on your anatomy and goals.
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