Opus Plasma

How does Opus Plasma work?

Opus Plasma delivers fractional radiofrequency energy through a specialized applicator. The energy creates tiny channels within the skin while gently heating the surrounding tissue.

Because only a fraction of the skin is treated at one time, the surrounding healthy tissue helps support a faster healing response. The treatment depth and intensity can be customized according to the treatment area, the condition of your skin and the results you would like to achieve.

The combination of resurfacing and controlled heating helps improve the skin’s surface while encouraging collagen renewal beneath it.

What concerns can Opus Plasma improve?

Opus Plasma may be used to address:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Rough or uneven skin texture
• Mild to moderate skin laxity
• Enlarged-looking pores
• Acne scars
• Surgical or traumatic scars
• Stretch marks
• Crepey skin
• Uneven skin tone
• Sun-damaged or aging skin
• Loss of firmness and elasticity

The treatment can be adjusted for lighter rejuvenation or more intensive resurfacing based on your skin and aesthetic goals.

What areas can be treated?

Opus Plasma can be used on many areas of the face and body. Common treatment areas include the:

• Face
• Skin around the eyes
• Neck
• Décolletage or chest
• Hands
• Abdomen
• Other areas affected by scars, stretch marks or uneven texture

Delicate areas, including the skin around the eyes, require careful evaluation and customized settings.

What happens during treatment?

Before treatment, your provider will cleanse your skin and evaluate the areas being addressed. A topical numbing cream may be applied to help keep you comfortable, depending on the treatment intensity.

The Opus Plasma applicator is then passed across the skin, delivering a series of controlled radiofrequency pulses. You may feel warmth, pressure, prickling or brief snapping sensations as the energy is delivered.

Treatment time varies according to the size and number of areas being treated. A smaller area may require only a brief appointment, while a full-face or combined-area treatment may take longer.

Is Opus Plasma uncomfortable?

Comfort levels vary depending on the treatment area, energy settings and individual sensitivity. Many patients describe the sensation as warmth accompanied by light prickling or brief snaps against the skin.

A topical anesthetic may be used for more intensive treatments. Your provider can also customize the settings to balance comfort, recovery time and your desired results.

Is there any downtime?

Downtime depends on how aggressively the skin is treated. A lighter session may cause only temporary redness and sensitivity, while deeper resurfacing may involve several days of more noticeable healing.

Temporary effects may include:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Warmth or tenderness
• Dryness
• Flaking or peeling
• A rough, sandpaper-like texture
• Tiny pinpoint crusts
• Temporary darkening or lightening of the skin

The treated skin may resemble a mild to moderate sunburn immediately after the procedure. Your provider will explain what level of recovery to expect based on your treatment plan.

When will I see results?

Some patients notice that their skin looks smoother or more refreshed after the initial healing period. Collagen production continues gradually, so additional tightening and textural improvement may develop over the following weeks and months.

Results vary depending on:

• The concerns being treated
• The treatment intensity
• The number of sessions completed
• Your age and skin condition
• Your natural healing response
• Your skin care and sun-protection habits

Because collagen remodeling takes time, the final result is not immediate.

How many treatments will I need?

Some patients may notice meaningful improvement after one treatment, while others benefit from a series of sessions. The number of treatments recommended depends on the severity of your concerns and the degree of improvement you would like to achieve.

More noticeable wrinkles, scarring, stretch marks or skin laxity may require multiple sessions. Your provider will develop a personalized treatment schedule following an evaluation of your skin.

How long do the results last?

The collagen produced in response to treatment may provide long-lasting improvement. However, Opus Plasma does not stop the natural aging process or prevent future sun and environmental damage.

Daily sun protection, an appropriate skin care routine and periodic maintenance treatments can help preserve your results.

How should I prepare for treatment?

Before your appointment:

• Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure
• Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every day
• Avoid self-tanning products on the treatment area
• Follow your provider’s instructions regarding retinoids, exfoliants, acids and other active products
• Tell your provider about all medications and supplements you take
• Report any medication that increases sensitivity to heat or light
• Tell your provider about previous cosmetic procedures in the treatment area
• Report any active rash, infection, cold sore, open wound or skin irritation
• Arrive with clean skin and no makeup when possible

Your provider may give you additional instructions based on your medical history and planned treatment intensity.

How should I care for my skin afterward?

Your skin will be more sensitive while it heals. Follow all aftercare instructions provided by your treatment team.

You may be advised to:

• Cleanse the skin gently
• Apply only approved moisturizers or healing products
• Avoid picking, scratching or removing flaking skin
• Avoid retinoids, acids, scrubs and harsh exfoliants
• Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
• Limit direct sunlight and excessive heat
• Avoid strenuous exercise, hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms temporarily
• Avoid makeup until the skin is intact or your provider says it can be resumed

Contact the office if you experience blistering, increasing pain, drainage, significant swelling or another unexpected reaction.

Who is a good candidate for Opus Plasma?

Opus Plasma may be appropriate for adults who want to improve skin texture, fine lines, mild laxity, scars, stretch marks or other signs of aging without undergoing surgery.

The technology can be customized for a wide range of skin tones, but every patient requires an individual evaluation. Your provider will select settings based on your natural skin tone, treatment area, medical history and desired level of resurfacing.

Who should not receive Opus Plasma?

Treatment may need to be postponed or avoided if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an active infection, rash or open wound in the treatment area
• Have recently experienced significant tanning or sunburn
• Have a condition that interferes with normal healing
• Have a history of abnormal scarring
• Have an implanted electrical or metal device that may interfere with radiofrequency treatment
• Are taking certain medications that affect healing or skin sensitivity
• Have recently undergone another procedure in the treatment area

Provide a complete medical history during your consultation so your provider can determine whether treatment can be performed safely.

Can Opus Plasma be combined with other treatments?

Opus Plasma may be combined with injectable treatments, skin care procedures or other aesthetic services as part of a comprehensive rejuvenation plan.

Some treatments may need to be scheduled separately to allow the skin enough time to heal. Your provider will recommend the safest order and timing based on your goals and the procedures being considered.

Schedule an Opus Plasma consultation

Opus Plasma offers a customizable approach to skin resurfacing and tightening with less downtime than many traditional resurfacing procedures. The Dermatology Clinic can evaluate your skin, discuss your aesthetic goals and create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve smoother, firmer and more refreshed-looking skin. Contact us today to get scheduled.