Question 1

How many treatments are required?

Accepted Answer

- Many are satisfied with the results and benefits of one treatment when taking into account cost and downtime; although a treatment plan arranged with your practitioner can provide greater improvement and longer lasting results.

Question 2

Can I have this treatment while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

- As with any treatment done post pregnancy or while breastfeeding, it is important to get the "all clear" from your GP prior to considering Fibroblasting. Numbing is a big factor as the agents used in topical anaesthetics can absorb into the skin and possibly blood stream when used on a large area of skin for a period of time during a treatment. Secondly, hormones released post pregnancy and while breastfeeding can cause a higher likelihood of hyper or hypo-pigmentation due to the nature of the Fibroblasting treatment. Breastfeeding individuals can be more susceptible to pigmentation following treatment. It is suggested to have a 6-month break between ceasing breastfeeding and having Fibroblasting done to allow hormones to level out and reduce likelihood of side effects.

Question 3

Can I gym after treatment?

Accepted Answer

- No gyming for 48hours following treatment is advised in your aftercare instructions. You will have inflammation in the area and any exercise or additional heat will cause additional, unnecessary inflammation. The area needs to be kept clean while the skin is broken initially and given time to heal over a bit before you get all sweaty as good practice. Important; If you are an excessive sweater, it is best to avoid the gym altogether while you have dots on the area (about 1 week), so they don't prematurely come off from being too moist. Limited gym sessions are a good idea during this first week.

Question 4

Can Plasma Fibroblasting be done on the body too?

Accepted Answer

- Plasma Fibroblasting can be performed anywhere on the face or body that meets Fitzpatrick III level or below. The carbon dots do last a bit longer on the body and some additional aftercare instructions are given to take into account clothing and seams on the treated area.

Question 5

Is swelling / discolouration normal to begin with?

Accepted Answer

- Yes! Swelling following treatment is common on eye treatments and also hand treatments. It is important to understand that each individual's healing response is different, some may swell quicker or more than the next person. It is common to also have swelling that travels underneath the eye on some facial treatments. This is just your fluid build-up from the lymphatic system and the body will absorb that fluid while healing. Discolouration can be expected over the first two weeks while the skin repairs itself after the treatment. It is important to follow aftercare instructions to avoid permanent pigmentation risks.

Question 6

Can I have Botox with this treatment?

Accepted Answer

- Like any cosmetic treatment, less is more. Fibroblasting and Botox actually work very well togeather. Talk to your practitioners for advice and allow for appropriate healing times between treatment for the best outcome for your skin.

Question 7

I'm on medication, can I have this treatment done?

Accepted Answer

- Most medication is absolutely fine to be taking while you are having Fibroblasting treatments done. Some medication can increase likelihood of skin pigmentation risks and if your practitioner suspects this may be the case, you may need a doctor's certificate prior to treatment. Other medication can cause slower healing responses and/or increased likelihood of bleeding, bruising or sensitivity, otherwise generally fine.

Question 8

How long between treatments do I have to wait?

Accepted Answer

- Although the initial visible healing time for Plasma Fibroblasting is only about two weeks, to build the long-lasting collagen, and to see your final results, your body needs about 8-10 weeks to build these fibres. So, to be on the safe and conservative side, and allow adequate healing; Fibroblasting shouldn't be performed any sooner than 12 weeks between treatments. Even then, if a treatment plan has been created, no more than 3-4 treatments should be done back-to-back (9-12 months) without having some down time at the end of the plan to allow the body to rest and heal back into a natural state.

Loui & Co.
Plasma Fibroblast Skin Tightening

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