What Does NeoGen Do?

NeoGen technology rejuvenates the skin by using medical-grade nitrogen plasma to resurface, tighten, and regenerate skin from within. This advanced treatment addresses fine lines, deep wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone, and acne scarring by delivering controlled thermal energy deep into the skin’s architecture without breaking the surface, stimulating a powerful healing response for long-lasting improvements.

What Is NeoGen Plasma?

NeoGen, also known as PSR (plasma skin regeneration), is a non-surgical, FDA-cleared treatment that uses plasma energy to remodel skin. At LA Plastic Surgery, Dr. Melinda Lacerna and Dr. Brian Kimbrell offer this innovative technology to patients in the Bradenton and Sarasota area for profound and lasting skin renewal.

Plasma is the fourth state of matter, created when nitrogen gas is energized until electrons break free from atoms. The device uses an ultra-high frequency generator to convert medical-grade nitrogen into controlled plasma pulses.

Unlike treatments that remove the top skin layer, NeoGen delivers thermal energy through the surface. The outer layer remains intact as a natural protective dressing while deeper layers undergo regeneration. This unique mechanism heats the entire skin architecture, from the epidermis to the dermis, triggering collagen and elastin production for months following treatment.

Dr. Melinda Lacerna’s expertise, as the inventor of Plasma LYFT™ and Plasma Browlift™, demonstrates a deep understanding of plasma technology that enables exceptional aesthetic outcomes.

How Does NeoGen Plasma Work?

NeoGen’s effectiveness lies in delivering uniform thermal energy deep into skin tissue through a precise scientific process:

1. Plasma Creation: The device passes nitrogen gas through a handpiece where ultra-high frequency electrical current converts it to plasma – ionized, highly energetic gas

2. Energy Transfer: Nitrogen plasma emerges and generates controlled thermal effects. Critically, nitrogen purges oxygen from the treatment zone, preventing tissue charring or vaporization

3. Deep Dermal Heating: Energy rapidly heats the dermis where collagen and elastin reside, causing immediate tissue contraction and triggering wound-healing responses

4. Collagen and Elastin Remodeling: The body perceives controlled thermal injury and produces new collagen/elastin through neocollagenesis for up to one year

Step-by-Step Treatment Process

Your journey at LA Plastic Surgery follows these steps:

• Consultation: Meeting with our providers, Dr. Melinda Lacerna or Dr. Brian Kimbrell, to assess concerns and determine treatment suitability

• Preparation: Skin is cleansed, and a topical numbing cream is applied 30-60 minutes before treatment

• Treatment: Our provider delivers plasma pulses systematically across target areas. Duration ranges from 30 to 60 minutes for a full face

• Energy Customization: Settings adjust from low-energy single pass to high-energy multiple passes based on goals

• Post-Treatment: Skin appears red and warm like sunburn. Protective ointment is applied with detailed aftercare instructions

Benefits of NeoGen Plasma Skin Regeneration

NeoGen delivers comprehensive improvements addressing multiple concerns simultaneously:

• Wrinkle Reduction: Stimulates massive collagen production and tissue contraction for smoothing fine lines and deep wrinkles

• Texture and Tone: Promotes cell turnover for a smoother surface with minimized pores and luminous complexion

• Sun Damage Correction: Treats sunspots, age spots, pigmentation issues, and actinic keratosis

• Acne Scar Improvement: Deep dermal remodeling breaks down scar tissue and rebuilds the support structure

• Long-Lasting Effects: Continuous collagen remodeling for years of maintained results

• Customizable Protocol: Energy levels adjust for subtle refresh or dramatic transformation

Patients see dramatic improvements in crow’s feet, forehead lines, perioral wrinkles, and even deep pitted acne scars. Results continue to improve through collagen remodeling for 3-6 months, with final results visible for up to 1 year.

Who Is a Good Candidate for NeoGen?

NeoGen is an excellent option for individuals seeking significant skin rejuvenation without surgery. Because the treatment stimulates deep collagen remodeling while preserving the skin’s surface during healing, it can address a wide range of cosmetic concerns across many skin types and ages.

You may be a strong candidate for NeoGen if you:

• Want to improve fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, or crepey skin

• Have acne scars, enlarged pores, or uneven skin texture

• Struggle with sun damage, age spots, or discoloration

• Desire firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin without surgery

• Are looking for an alternative to more aggressive resurfacing procedures

NeoGen is especially appealing for patients who want noticeable improvement in a single treatment session. Unlike some resurfacing technologies that may carry higher risks for darker skin tones, NeoGen’s nitrogen plasma technology can be safely customized for a broader range of skin types when performed by experienced providers.

The best candidates are generally healthy individuals with realistic expectations who are committed to following post-treatment care instructions, especially strict sun protection during the healing process.

A consultation with Dr. Melinda Lacerna or Dr. Brian Kimbrell at LA Plastic Surgery is the best way to determine whether NeoGen is appropriate for your skin concerns, treatment goals, and desired recovery time.

What to Expect After Treatment

NeoGen recovery follows a unique progression:

Days 1-3:

• Redness, warmth, and tightness

• Skin develops a bronze, leathery appearance as a protective layer forms

• Keep your skin moisturized with prescribed ointments – never pick or scrub

Days 4-7:

• Natural exfoliation begins as outer layers flake and peel

• Fresh pink skin reveals underneath

• Process duration varies by treatment intensity

Week 2 and Beyond:

• Peeling completes, revealing new skin

• Pinkness may persist, but can be covered with makeup

• Strict sun protection essential for sensitive new skin

Most patients return to work within 5-7 days. Unlike some other treatments that create open wounds, NeoGen is non-invasive. You can begin gentle face washing on day one.

Conclusion: Is NeoGen Right for You?

NeoGen offers scientifically advanced skin regeneration using controlled nitrogen plasma energy. By treating the entire skin architecture while preserving the surface during healing, it delivers comprehensive improvements in wrinkles, laxity, texture, and pigmentation with enhanced safety.

This innovative technology bridges the gap between non-invasive treatments and aggressive procedures, providing dramatic results in a single session across all skin types. At LA Plastic Surgery in Bradenton and Sarasota, Dr. Lacerna and Dr. Kimbrell’s expertise in plasma technology ensures optimal outcomes.

If you’re seeking clinically proven, non-surgical skin improvement, NeoGen may align perfectly with your goals. The way to determine suitability is through personal consultation, where your concerns, lifestyle, and expectations can be thoroughly evaluated.