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NEOGEN treats ALL South African skin types with unique nitrogen gas-derived plasma energy. There is no other device like this available in Southern Africa – it is not a plasma pen, it is wholly different in its function and effect. Clinically proven nitrogen plasma treatments that minimise patient downtime yet maximises skin rejuvenation. Treat every part of the body with one cost-effective device.
Our background
Since 2020 Neogen Plasma South Africa is the exclusive Southern African Distributor for The Energist Medical Group. Energist is the UK’s leading developer, provider, and manufacturer of aesthetic laser and plasma technology for use in medical, cosmetic, and beauty procedures.
What is plasma?
Plasma is the fourth state of matter. Plasma is similar to a gas but with many of its atoms broken into electrically charged particles, both negatively charged electrons, and positively charged ions. Examples of plasma include lightning, the Aurora Borealis, and fluorescent tube lamps.
What is special about nitrogen plasma?
Nitrogen plasma is a source of thermal energy which is highly conductive and readily permeates the skin. The heat released from the plasma has a profound effect at and beneath the skin’s surface, causing thermal disruption to the whole architecture of the skin, penetrating as deep as the reticular dermis.
Nitrogen plasma does not depend on the interaction with a specific target chromophore or rely on a specific wavelength for efficacy. The depth of penetration is influenced by the skin’s level of hydration, as the energy is conducted via water.
In addition to heat, nitrogen plasma has been found to be effective at damaging biofilms, bacterial cell walls, and proteins, as well as changing intracellular pH, making it an effective modality for anti-microbial therapy, treatment of acne, and increased skin permeability to actives.
How does NeoGen Plasma skin treatment work?
NeoGen uses ultra-high radio frequency to ionize medical-grade nitrogen gas from a pressurised cylinder, creating nitrogen plasma in the nozzle, which delivers a controlled pulse of plasma thermal energy (circa 120oC for 15 milliseconds at 4.0J).
The pressurised pulse of nitrogen plasma purges oxygen from the treatment area, preventing the charring of the skin. The level of energy delivered to the skin determines the depth of penetration, and associated levels of tightening, resurfacing, and regeneration effects.
NeoGEN treats ALL of the skin and ensures quality, consistent, long-lasting, and simultaneous improvements in fine lines, skin laxity, skin texture, and photodamage. No islands of untreated skin remain. The treated skin will show continual improvement over time. View More
Skin tightening
When the plasma pulse impacts the skin, the thermal energy locked up in the plasma is released, causing a localized instantaneous heating of the skin and immediate tissue contraction.
Skin resurfacing
The treated stratum corneum and epidermal layers always remain intact, acting as an insulator during treatment and a natural biological dressing post-treatment. This natural barrier provides optimal healing conditions and significantly reduces the risk of infections and complications.
A new epidermis is formed at the Line of Cleavage between the Zone of Thermal Damage (ZTD) and the Zone of Thermal Modification (ZTM). At higher energy settings the epidermis and upper dermis are shed once the new epidermis has formed after 3 to 5 days. At lower energy settings the top 5 to 6 cells of the stratum corneum are shed after 1 to 2 days.
Skin regeneration
Unlike other technologies, the whole of the skin’s surface and architecture is treated, leaving no islands of untreated skin. Regeneration of the reticular architecture of the upper dermis can be achieved using either a single high-energy or multiple low-energy treatments. Cascade of neo-collagenization has been stimulated through thermal disruption of dermal solar elastosis, along with neovascularization, and fibroblasts from the deeper dermis migrate to restore the skin to healthier function and appearance. Long-term studies show a continuing neocollagenesis producing sustainable improvements up to a year following treatment.
Image courtesy of Energist Medical Group UK
Our products
NEOGEN SPA
Medi-spa system
- Safely and effectively treats skin types I – IV. An ideal system for treating the darker skin types in this spectrum.
- Quick and effective treatments for your clients with zero to minimal downtime yielding significant improvements in skin tone, texture, and the appearance of wrinkles and rhytides.
- Perfect for lunchtime, maintenance, and package treatments.
NEOGEN EVO
Aesthetic Medical & Dermatologic
(Most popular)
- Ideal for treating the whole body. This system offers clinicians a broad energy range and increased repetition rate for tailorable procedures.
- Achieves excellent return on investment as this multi-user platform effectively treats skin types I – VI, targeting aesthetic and dermatological conditions.
- Can be combined with other treatment modalities for bespoke protocols to meet client needs.
- Can perform corrective treatments and used to complement, or as an alternative to, surgery.
NEOGEN PSR
Surgical applications
- Provides surgeons with the full spectrum of energy capabilities and repetition rate, with the added benefit of a double pulse rate for maximum intensity.
- Ideal for corrective treatments and can be used to complement, or as an alternative to, surgery.
- Comparable treatment results to CO₂ ablative procedures with significantly reduced associated downtime and post-treatment complications.
Why choose NeoGen Plasma?
- Provides effective solutions for aesthetic, dermatological, and surgical needs
- Exceptional ROI due to its broad range of energy, indications, skin types, and treatment areas
- 50 Clinical papers based on the technology
- Combines with other modalities and procedures to create bespoke treatments
- 7 FDA indications for aesthetic and dermatological conditions
- Quick and easy to use without the need for ocular guards, safety glasses, or a laser room
- NeoGen Plasma is the world’s first, proven, and superior nitrogen plasma energy system with over 10+ years of continual improvement in system engineering and manufacturing
Contact Neogen Plasma South Africa
Website: www.neogenplasma.co.za
Email: andrea@neogenplasma.co.za
Phone: +27 72 944 7674
Facebook: www.facebook.com/neogenplasma.co.za
Instagram: www.instagram.com/neogenplasma
Rochelle is the founder and driving force behind Aesthetic Appointment. With a passion for the aesthetics and pro-ageing industry in South Africa, she has been in the aesthetic publishing industry since 2012, dedicated to creating a valuable platform for insights and knowledge, bridging the gap between patients and doctors - delivering reliable, medical-based information. Rochelle firmly believes in the power of a good skincare regimen, especially when started at home, and is committed to educating consumers about the myriad of treatments, procedures, and products available to them.
- Rochelle Friedmanhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/rochelle
- Rochelle Friedmanhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/rochelle
- Rochelle Friedmanhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/rochelle
- Rochelle Friedmanhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/rochelle
