Portrait® Plasma is a device manufactured and marketed by Rhytec, Inc. of Waltham, MA, which utilizes nitrogen plasma to treat aged and wrinkled skin. Plasma skin regeneration is a relatively new technique, first developed by Rhytec, to provide patients with treatment options for:
Reducing fine, moderate, and deep wrinkles
Improving skin tone, texture and elasticity
Removing discoloration
Clinical studies show tightening
Treating benign skin lesions/actinic keratoses
Portrait Plasma has recently been featured in Oprah Magazine and on Fox News Channel.
Founded by Dr. Mark Goble in 2004, Rhytec has developed 5 different treatment protocols for Portrait Plasma, including the Portrait Express® treatment which offers patients a low-energy treatment option. Utilizing a lower-energy plasma technique, results are more gradual with no downtime and less risk. Patients are able to return to work immediately following the treatment. For information about the cost of Portrait Plasma, click here.
Rhytec, Inc., based in Waltham, MA (US), is privately held and is a subsidiary of Rhytec, Ltd in Berkshire (UK).
Side Effects
Side effects of Portrait are generally minimal and may include some redness and swelling following the treatment.
The information contained in the above article
is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide
any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having
any medical procedure performed.
