The Opus Plasma laser is energy-based device. It works by creating targeted areas of trauma in the skin and stimulating a wound-healing response, which in turn yields an improvement in skin tone and skin texture. Like many modern energy-based devices, the Opus Plasma is a micro-ablative, fractional skin resurfacing technology. This means that it treats only tiny portions (fractions, as it were) of the skin in order to control tissue damage and minimize healing time.

Opus Plasma uses fractional plasma energy that creates a cup-shaped area of fractional injury that’s relegated to the surface of the skin, smoothing away wrinkles, almost like a sandblaster. The effects of the microplasma are limited to the skin’s surface which is an important factor between this and many lasers, especially as it pertains to downtime.

The pins of the Opus Plasma device are charged with radiofrequency energy. It’s this energy that reacts with atmospheric pressure in order to create the plasma that “injures” the skin—but it also has an added benefit. While the plasma works more superficially, the radiofrequency energy creates heat in the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and, ultimately, helping tighten the skin!

We recommend a series of 3 to 5 treatments depending on the skin concern and often combine this treatment with other modalities for a complete facial rejuvenation program.