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Plasma pen aftercare template
Free PDF 2 pages, print-ready Clinician-reviewed
Plasma pen aftercare is the care routine a patient follows after plasma fibroblast treatment, and this template puts it on one printable handout. Patients keep the area clean with a mild cleanser and aloe vera cream, never pick the crusts, and skip makeup and swimming for 7 days.
They avoid exfoliation, active acids, sunbeds and saunas for 12 weeks, and wear SPF 50 or higher daily throughout. Healing and skin remodeling take 8 to 12 weeks, so full results show after that. Practices can print the handout or send it digitally, so every patient gets the same guidance.
Template details
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- Template
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- Printable PDF, 2 pages
- Sections
- 8 sections
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- Aesthetic Clinic
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Download your free plasma pen aftercare template
A two-page aftercare handout covering the first 72 hours, crust care, sun protection, makeup timing and infection warning signs, with a signed patient declaration.
What’s inside
- What to expect: tenderness, redness, swelling, tightness, crusting and bruising, with healing times
- Cleansing steps, from a mild cleanser to aloe vera cream three times daily
- Activity limits for exercise, alcohol, swimming, sunbeds, saunas and steam rooms, with durations
- Product and treatment limits on makeup, acids, retinol, exfoliation, fillers, shaving and waxing
- Sun protection rule: SPF 50 or higher daily for at least 12 weeks
- Infection warning signs, follow-up appointment advice and a signed patient declaration
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Key takeaways
Most scabs lift between days 5 and 10, though timing varies widely.
The template asks patients to wear SPF 50 or higher daily for at least 12 weeks.
Never pick scabs, as picking raises scarring and pigment-change risk.
Healing and skin remodeling take 8 to 12 weeks, and full results show after that.
Pabau’s pre and post care tools can send these instructions automatically.
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What is a plasma pen aftercare template?
A plasma pen aftercare template is a practitioner-issued handout that sets out the care steps a patient follows after plasma fibroblast treatment. Those steps matter because treated skin heals under small crusts, and a 2020 Dermatologic Therapy report found pigment changes can follow in any skin type.
Plasma pens use a plasma arc to create tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This stimulates fibroblast activity and new collagen production, and the treated area forms small carbon crusts during healing. The handout covers four areas.
- Immediate post-treatment care and what to expect
- Scab management and the signs of normal healing
- Sun protection, product categories and activity limits
- Warning signs that mean the patient should seek advice
Picking or scratching scabs increases the risk of scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Darker skin tones are more prone to pigment changes, so the handout should say so clearly. A dated copy also supports your consent and record-keeping.
How to use the handout in your practice
Give every patient a copy at the end of the session and talk through the first 72 hours before they leave.
- Add your practice name, treatment area and practitioner details before printing.
- Walk the patient through the swelling and carbon-dot stage, then ask them to repeat back the key points.
- Record the treatment, device settings and the handout given in the notes. AI-powered clinical documentation can draft the session note, but check it before signing.
- Send the same handout digitally through paperless digital forms so the patient can refer back to it at home.
- Book a check-in around day 7 to 10 for larger or deeper treatments, and log any concerns the patient raises.
Keep printed copies at the front desk and save the digital version to the patient record.
Who the template is for
Aesthetic practices, med spas, dermatology practices and skin care practices that offer plasma pen treatments get the most value from it.
A solo practitioner treating eyelids on a Friday afternoon and a multi-practitioner practice running ten plasma sessions a week both need the same core instructions.
- Practice owners want fewer repeat calls about normal healing.
- Practice managers want the same handout used by every member of staff.
- Clinicians want patients who understand what healing should look like.
Why one standard handout helps
The main benefit is consistency. Every patient hears the same healing steps and warning signs, whichever practitioner treated them.
A dated copy in the notes also supports record-keeping. In England, CQC guidance for providers sets out what providers are expected to record.
- Fewer avoidable complications from picking, sun exposure or early makeup.
- Less time spent answering the same aftercare questions by phone.
- A clear, auditable record that instructions were given.
If you are reviewing the rest of your documentation, a medical spa compliance checklist helps you check the other records your practice keeps.
Pro Tip
Review the calls your front desk takes in the week after treatments. Note which questions come up most, such as makeup timing or what a scab should look like, and add a clear answer to the handout. Then test the updated version with two patients before rolling it out to the whole team, so the revision works in practice.
Plasma pen aftercare instructions: Day-by-day guide
Healing usually moves through three phases. Immediate care covers the first three days, scab management runs from days 4 to 7, and skin renewal starts on day 8.
Scabs typically fall off between days 5 and 10, though timing depends on the area and device energy. Many practitioners tell patients that full results can take 8 to 12 weeks to appear as collagen remodels, so set that expectation at the outset.
What to avoid after plasma pen treatment
Avoid picking scabs, direct sun and active skincare until your practitioner confirms the skin has healed. The downloadable template also sets a minimum time for each restriction.
- Picking, scratching or rubbing scabs, at any stage
- Strenuous exercise, excess alcohol and caffeine for 48 hours
- Perfume, fake tan and other harsh chemicals for 72 hours
- Makeup, swimming, and oils or other creams for 7 days
- Botox, filler, other cosmetic treatments, shaving and waxing for 2 weeks
- Exfoliation and products with AHAs, retinol or glycolic acid for 12 weeks
- Sunbeds, saunas, steam rooms and excess sun for 12 weeks
Grouped by end date, the restrictions lift in five steps, and the sun and skincare rules run longest.
Sun exposure is one of the easier risks to control. The NHS sunburn guidance explains why broad protection matters for sensitive skin.
Recommended aftercare products
Recommend a mild cleanser, a soothing aloe vera cream, and a broad-spectrum SPF 50 or higher.
- A mild, fragrance-free cleanser, used with tepid water for the first 7 days
- A soothing aloe vera cream, applied three times a day to keep crusts moist
- A fragrance-free moisturizer, only once the first 7 days have passed
- A broad-spectrum SPF 50+ for daily use on treated skin
Ask patients to patch-test any new product on a small area first. Avoid strong active ingredients, including retinoids and acids, for at least 12 weeks. Product choice remains the treating practitioner’s decision.
How Pabau sends aftercare and keeps the record
Many practices still hand over a printed sheet and retype the same advice into follow-up emails. Patients lose the paper, and the team has no note of what each patient received.
Pabau, the practice management platform we build, attaches aftercare to the treatment itself. Its pre and post care tools send the instructions after checkout, and the signed form is saved to the patient record.
A med spa running several plasma sessions a week gives every patient the same handout. The front desk then fields fewer calls about normal healing. The same medical spa software connects aftercare with booking, treatment notes and payments.
See how Pabau keeps aftercare consistent
Pabau brings aftercare, consent and follow-up into one workflow, so every patient gets the right instructions at the right time.
Conclusion
A plasma pen result is decided in the weeks after the session, and the patient makes most of those decisions at home. Hand over one dated handout, walk through the first 72 hours, and book the day 7 to 10 check-in before the patient leaves.
The cost is five minutes at the end of each session. That is far less than treating a pigment change or a crust picked off on day four. Book a demo to see how Pabau sends plasma pen aftercare automatically and files it to the patient record.
Continue your research
Need to track healing progress? Med spa before and after photos explains how to document healing consistently.
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Offering HIFU alongside plasma pen? HIFU aftercare gives the post-treatment guide for ultrasound skin tightening.
Treating the eye area? Derma eyes aftercare instructions set out home care after periorbital skin treatment.
Running resurfacing treatments too? Microdermabrasion aftercare template gives patients a matching handout for that treatment.
Frequently asked questions
What is plasma pen aftercare?
Plasma pen aftercare is the care routine a patient follows after plasma fibroblast treatment to support healing and reduce complications. It covers cleansing, scab care, sun protection and activity limits.
How long does plasma pen healing take?
Most patients see scabs lift between days 5 and 10, though healing time depends on the area treated and device settings. Full results can take 8 to 12 weeks as collagen remodels.
When can I wear makeup after plasma pen treatment?
Wait until all scabs have fully resolved, which is typically day 7 to 10 or later. Check with your practitioner before reintroducing concealer.
Is sun protection needed after plasma pen treatment?
Yes, use a broad-spectrum SPF 50 or higher daily on treated skin. Practitioners commonly advise continuing for at least three months.
When should a patient contact the practice after plasma pen treatment?
Contact your practice or medical provider if redness spreads, pain increases, or the area becomes warm or starts to weep pus. Seek urgent medical help if a fever develops.
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