Plasma Facial Machines

Plasma is ionized gas. In aesthetics it is produced by an electrical arc between a fine tip and the skin, and the way that arc is controlled is the whole difference between devices.

A plasma pen (often sold as a fibroblast pen) is a handheld with the generator in the grip. It makes a sequence of tiny arc points that create controlled micro-injuries, the "fibroblast" treatment used on eyelids, lines and skin tags. Consumer pens on Amazon run a few hundred dollars; professional pens run $1,000 to $3,000.

A plasma machine keeps the generator in a console and sends energy to interchangeable tips. That gives you adjustable output, a screen, tip options (jet, flake, roller, ceramic, diamond-shaped) and, on the PS30, cold plasma modes that run at skin temperature with no arc points at all. For a practice offering plasma as a service rather than an occasional add-on, the console is the professional tool; the pen is the entry point.

Cold plasma

Ionized gas delivered at or near body temperature. The Winkonlaser PS30 holds the epidermis at a constant 38 C, runs ozone and ion modes through 11 reusable treatment heads, filters its own ozone and operates with or without gas. Used for calming, clearing and prepping skin, post-procedure care and product penetration, with no visible marks afterward. Esthetician-friendly.

Hot or fusion plasma (fibroblast)

Higher-energy arcs that create the pinpoint carbon dots of a fibroblast treatment. This is the mode that tightens eyelids and softens lines, and it is the mode with downtime (dots for 5 to 7 days) and state-by-state regulation. The Shape Tactics 8-in-1 Hot and Cold Fusion Plasma system switches between hot and cold modes on a 12.1 inch screen.

Jet plasma

A continuous plasma stream rather than discrete arc points, used for skin and scalp work without carbonization. Jet plasma tips ship with the 8-in-1 Hot and Cold Fusion system; the 7-in-1 Hydro Facial and Plasma carries a plasma probe for the same no-downtime work.

• Winkonlaser PS30 Cold Plasma Machine, $3,700: dedicated cold plasma console, ozone and ion modes, 11 reusable heads, 38 C constant epidermal temperature, built-in ozone filtering, gas and gas-free operation, 3-year warranty.
• Shape Tactics 8-in-1 Hot and Cold Fusion Plasma Facial System, $3,425: hot and cold fusion plasma, jet plasma, diamond exfoliation, ozone, scalp tips; ten tips in the box (straight curved jet, jet plasma, round, roller, fusion, flake plasma, ceramic, straight curved solid, diamond-shaped), 12.1 inch screen, 2-year warranty.
• Shape Tactics 14-in-1 Advanced Hydrodermabrasion and Plasma, $3,133: a full hydro cart (hydrodermabrasion, microdermabrasion, high frequency, ultrasound, RF, microneedling, photon, oxygen) with plasma as one of fourteen modes.
• Shape Tactics 7-in-1 Hydro Facial and Plasma, $890: plasma probe plus RF, microcurrent, ultrasonic, ionic spray, cold hammer and a 7-color LED mask; the cheapest way to add a no-downtime plasma step to a facial menu.

The comparison table above sets the four side by side. Ask us for the spec sheet on either Shape Tactics unit before comparing output figures.

Who can operate plasma

Cold plasma and jet plasma without carbonization are offered by estheticians in many states. Fibroblast (hot) plasma breaks the skin surface and is treated like an ablative procedure in a growing number of states, where it requires medical oversight or is restricted to specific licenses. Check your state board for the exact mode before you buy a hot-plasma system for it.

What you may claim

Skin tag and mole removal are common plasma pen searches. Removing moles is a medical procedure that requires evaluation; do not market it from an esthetics license. Keep service descriptions to skin appearance, texture and firmness.

Consumables

The PS30 uses reusable heads, so running cost is near zero. The Shape Tactics 8-in-1 uses replaceable tips; confirm tip pricing and life with our team. Hydro carts add tips and solutions for their other modes.

Shipping, returns, warranty

Free shipping to domestic USA addresses in the lower 48; Alaska, Hawaii and international by quote. 30-day returns on eligible products in original condition. Winkonlaser 3-year and Shape Tactics 2-year warranties handled through us. Financing available on eligible equipment.