, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City. "[Plasma pens] basically cook a little dot of tissue," says Dr. Devgan, who adds that doing so does provide a "transient appearance" of tighter skin.That said, the long-term results may be less desirable. Dr. Devgan puts it this way: "When you apply heat to tissue, you can tighten the tissue, but you're denaturing its proteins. Let's say you have a raw steak and you cook it.
The treatment also poses a risk of creating scars and pitting, says Dr. Devgan. And people of color in particular are susceptible to treated areas becomingAnd because at-home plasma pens area not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, there would be little recourse for sufferers.
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