Plasmage Delicate Area Treatment Collierville, TN
Twenty years of watching this industry taught me one thing. The eye area shows age faster than anywhere else on the face, and most treatments are too aggressive to touch it safely. Plasmage plasma treatment in Collierville uses focused plasma energy built specifically for delicate skin like eyelids and crow’s feet. Karen Cooksey, founder of Embrace Skin and Wellness, performs every session under the oversight of Dr. Krystle Holliday. Call (901) 457-7891 to book.
How Plasmage's Plasma Energy Actually Works
Here’s the mechanism in plain terms. A small handheld device generates a tiny electrical arc that turns the air right at the skin’s surface into plasma, the fourth state of matter, without the tip ever touching your skin directly. That plasma arc creates a controlled micro-injury exactly where it’s applied, and your body responds by tightening the surface tissue and ramping up collagen production underneath. Because the treatment stays so precise, providers can work areas that other devices consider too risky, like the thin skin right at the eyelid. Plasmage holds FDA clearance as a Class II medical aesthetics device, which matters more than people realize when it comes to safety standards for a tool working this close to the eyes.
What Plasmage Can Address on Delicate Skin
Six real reasons clients specifically choose Plasmage over other options.
Droopy Eyelids
Excess skin folding over the upper lid makes eyes look tired even when you’re not. Plasmage tightens that tissue directly, offering a real non-surgical route to a fresher look.
Crow's Feet
Fine lines fanning out from the outer eye corners deepen with repeated expression over years. Plasma energy stimulates the collagen underneath, softening those lines from beneath the surface.
Perioral Lines
Those small vertical lines above the upper lip bother a lot of clients more than any other single feature. Plasmage smooths this area without the downtime a deeper resurfacing treatment requires.
Xanthelasma
These small yellowish deposits near the eyes rarely respond to typical skincare products at all. Plasmage removes them precisely, treating a concern most facial devices simply cannot touch.
Skin Tags
Small benign growths in visible areas bother clients cosmetically even though they’re medically harmless. Plasmage removes these cleanly with minimal disruption to the surrounding skin.
General Fine Lines and Texture
Beyond the specific concerns above, overall texture on thin, sensitive skin benefits from an approach gentler than most resurfacing devices allow.
How a Plasmage Appointment Works
Consultation
We evaluate your specific concern and confirm Plasmage fits what you’re hoping to achieve.
Skin Assessment
We check your skin’s thickness and condition to select the right mode and settings.
Comfort Prep
Topical numbing goes on the treatment area, giving it time to work properly first.
Treatment
Karen applies precise plasma energy point by point, working carefully around delicate areas.
Aftercare Guidance
You leave with clear healing instructions to protect your results as scabs naturally shed.
Coagulation vs. Manual Program: The Two Real Modes
Plasmage isn’t a single fixed setting. It runs two distinct modes depending on what your treatment actually needs.
Coagulation mode
Coagulation mode targets smaller, more precise concerns like skin tags, small blood vessels, and tiny benign growths where controlled, focused energy delivery matters most.
Manual Program mode
Manual Program mode gives your provider direct control over energy output for broader work like eyelid tightening, crow’s feet, and perioral lines, where the treatment needs to cover more surface area with consistent, adjustable intensity.
Karen selects between these two modes based on exactly what you’re having treated that day, not a single default setting applied to every client regardless of concern.
Plasmage vs. Surgical Blepharoplasty
| Option | Approach | Recovery | Sessions Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasmage | Non-surgical plasma energy, no incisions | Days to a couple weeks | Often 1, sometimes 2-3 for deeper concerns |
| Surgical Blepharoplasty | Incision-based removal of excess skin and fat | 2 to 4 weeks | Single procedure |
Surgery removes excess tissue directly and delivers the most dramatic correction available, particularly for significant hooding. That comes with real tradeoffs though, general anesthesia or sedation, a longer recovery window, and a higher upfront cost. Plasmage takes a gentler route. It contracts and tightens existing tissue rather than removing it, which means less downtime and no incisions, but the correction is naturally less dramatic than what surgery delivers for severe cases. For clients with mild to moderate concerns, that tradeoff usually makes sense. For clients with significant excess skin, surgery remains the more effective option, and we say so plainly.
What Plasmage Results Actually Look Like
Healing here follows a real pattern worth knowing upfront. Small dots or dark scabs form immediately at each treatment point, and this looks more dramatic in the first few days than the actual outcome will be. As those scabs shed naturally over the following week or two, tighter, smoother skin shows up underneath, with the fullest improvement continuing to develop over the following weeks as collagen rebuilds.
When Will You See Results From Plasmage
Patience matters here since the visible healing process looks more dramatic than the actual timeline suggests. Small scabs form right after treatment and typically shed within one to two weeks, revealing tighter skin underneath as they go. The fuller collagen-driven improvement continues building over the following eight to twelve weeks. Most clients need just one session for mild concerns, while deeper laxity sometimes benefits from two to three sessions spaced several weeks apart.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
Testimonials
The Embrace Difference for Plasmage Treatment
Working this close to the eye area demands real precision, not just familiarity with the device.
Founder-level experience
Karen Cooksey founded Embrace Skin and Wellness and personally performs every Plasmage treatment here.
FDA-cleared Class II device
Plasmage carries genuine FDA clearance, a safety standard that matters near delicate eye tissue.
Physician-supervised protocols
Every treatment plan gets reviewed under the oversight of Dr. Krystle Holliday before your first session starts.
Two modes matched to your concern
Karen chooses coagulation or manual program based on exactly what you're treating that day.
Real pricing conversations
You'll know your cost range before committing to anything, not a vague number later.
Honest expectations around surgery
If your concern genuinely needs surgical correction, we say so directly instead of overselling.
What to Do Before and After Your Plasmage Treatment
Getting the timing right on both ends genuinely affects how well this heals.
Before your appointment
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least two weeks beforehand
- Stop retinoids and active skincare products about a week before treatment
- Arrive with clean skin and no eye makeup applied
After your appointment
- Expect small scabs to form and shed naturally over one to two weeks
- Avoid picking at scabs, this can affect healing and final results
- Keep the area clean and apply any recommended healing ointment as directed
- Skip makeup on treated areas until scabs have fully shed
How Much Does Plasmage Cost
Plasmage pricing in Memphis can vary depending on the treatment area, the extent of treatment needed, and the number of areas being addressed. Because every patient’s treatment plan is different, the total cost is determined during your consultation based on your individual goals and needs. If you’re considering Plasmage in Memphis, call (901) 457-7891 to discuss your treatment options and receive personalized pricing information from Embrace.
Who Is a Good Fit for
Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty
Plasmage works best for mild to moderate eyelid laxity, the kind where skin has started to fold but hasn’t progressed to significant, heavy hooding. If your drooping has reached the point where it’s affecting your vision or you’re dealing with a lot of excess skin, that’s genuinely a surgical conversation, and we’ll tell you that honestly rather than promising results this treatment can’t deliver. Most clients dealing with early to moderate changes around the eyes are excellent candidates, confirmed at your consultation.
Plasmage Near Collierville and the Mid-South
Embrace Skin and Wellness provides Plasmage treatments to patients across Collierville and the surrounding Mid-South, including Germantown, Bartlett, Cordova, Olive Branch, Southaven, Memphis, Horn Lake, Eads, Lakeland, Oakland, and Arlington.
Our clinic sits at 237 Poplar View Parkway, minutes from Poplar Avenue, the Carriage Crossing Mall area, and Shelby Farms Park. Patients travel from across Shelby County and DeSoto County for this level of precision around the eyes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plasmage used for?
Plasmage treats delicate skin concerns including droopy eyelids, crow’s feet, perioral lines, xanthelasma, and skin tags using focused plasma energy. It’s particularly suited for areas too sensitive for more aggressive treatments.
Is Plasmage a real alternative to eyelid surgery?
For mild to moderate eyelid laxity, yes. For significant hooding or excess skin, surgical blepharoplasty remains the more effective option, and we’re honest about that during your consultation.
Where can I get Plasmage treatment near Collierville?
Embrace Skin and Wellness offers Plasmage, serving clients from Germantown, Bartlett, Cordova, Olive Branch, and Southaven under physician-supervised medical oversight tailored to delicate skin.
Plasmage vs surgical blepharoplasty, what's the difference?
Surgery removes excess tissue directly for dramatic correction but requires more recovery time. Plasmage tightens existing skin non-surgically with less downtime, better suited for mild to moderate concerns.
Is Plasmage FDA-cleared?
Yes. Plasmage holds FDA clearance as a Class II medical aesthetics device, an important safety standard given how close this treatment works to the delicate eye area.
How many Plasmage sessions are needed?
Most clients need just one session for mild concerns. Deeper laxity or more extensive areas sometimes benefit from two to three sessions spaced several weeks apart for full results.
What is the recovery time after Plasmage?
Small scabs form immediately and typically shed within one to two weeks. The area looks more dramatic in the first few days than the final healed result will be.
Does Plasmage hurt?
Topical numbing is applied before treatment and given time to work. Most clients describe mild discomfort during the session, well managed with proper numbing beforehand.
Can Plasmage remove xanthelasma?
Yes. Xanthelasma, those small yellowish deposits near the eyes, respond well to Plasmage’s precise energy delivery, treating a concern most facial devices cannot address effectively.
How long do Plasmage results last?
Results are considered long lasting since the treatment stimulates real collagen rebuilding. Natural aging continues afterward, so some clients choose a touch-up session years down the line.
Can Plasmage be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Plasmage pairs well with Botox for clients addressing both static and dynamic wrinkles, or with broader skin rejuvenation treatments for a complete facial plan.
Book Your Plasmage Consultation in Collierville, Tennessee
If the eye area is what’s bothering you most and surgery feels like too big a step, this conversation is worth having. Work with Karen Cooksey under the oversight of Dr. Krystle Holliday, and get a treatment plan built around exactly where you need precision.
We also offer Botox, Facials, and Skin Rejuvenation for patients building a broader treatment plan alongside Plasmage. Visit us at Embrace Skin and Wellness, 237 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017 or call (901) 457-7891. Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday: By appointment.
237 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-7891
Monday to Friday : 9:00 am to 5:pm
Saturday and Sunday: By appointment only