There is a particular moment most of us know well. You catch your reflection in a shop
window, or you look back at a photo from a few years ago, and you notice it. The skin around
your jawline, your eyelids, or your neck isn’t quite where it used to be. It isn’t necessarily
lines or wrinkles, but a looseness that wasn’t there before. No amount of skincare can fix it,
that lack of definition, only skin tightening treatments can address it.
Skin sagging happens to everyone eventually. Collagen and elastin, the two proteins
responsible for keeping skin firm and bouncy, naturally declines as we age. Sun exposure,
genetics, and lifestyle can speed the process along. The result is skin that feels less
supported than it once did, even if you’re doing everything right on the skincare front.
This is exactly where plasma pen fibroblasting comes in, and why it has become an
extremely popular treatment in our Kettering Lumi SKN Clinic.
What is Plasma Pen Fibroblasting?
Plasma Pen fibroblasting is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that works with your
body’s own repair process rather than against it. Using a small handheld device, plasma pen
creates tiny, controlled points of contact across the treatment area without cutting the skin.
This triggers a process called sublimation, where the outer layer of skin tightens almost
immediately, while deeper down, your fibroblast cells are stimulated to produce fresh
collagen and elastin.
Those small dots you see immediately after treatment are a signal to your skin that it’s time
to rebuild, and rebuild it does, over the following weeks.
Why It Works So Well For Skin Tightening
Most topical products can only work on the surface. Fibroblasting reaches the layers of skin
where sagging actually originates. Because it stimulates your own collagen production rather
than simply plumping the skin temporarily, the results build gradually and continue to
improve for weeks after your appointment.
It’s particularly effective for:
● Upper and lower eyelids, where skin often loosens first
● The jawline and jowl area
● Neck and décolletage
● Forehead and frown lines
● Skin around the mouth
For many clients, it offers the visible lift of surgical options like blepharoplasty, without the
downtime, incisions, or general anaesthetic.
What To Expect At A Lumi SKN Clinics Plasma Pen Appointment
Every treatment plan starts with a proper consultation. Skin tightening isn’t one size fits all,
and the areas you want addressed, your skin type, and your healing history all shape the
approach we take.
During treatment, a numbing cream is applied to keep you comfortable throughout. The
procedure itself is quick, often completed within thirty to sixty minutes depending on the
area. You’ll notice small carbon crusts form over the treated points, which is a normal part of
the healing process. These typically resolve within five to seven days, revealing tighter,
smoother skin underneath.
Full results develop over six to eight weeks as new collagen forms, with many clients
continuing to see improvement for up to three months.
Is It Right For You?
If you’ve noticed skin sagging that skincare alone hasn’t been able to address, and you’re
looking for skin tightening treatments in Kettering that don’t involve surgery, Plasma Pen
Fibroblasting is worth exploring. It’s especially popular among clients who want a
natural-looking lift rather than a dramatic change, and who prefer a treatment with a clear,
manageable recovery period.
As with any clinical treatment, suitability depends on your individual skin and medical history,
which is why a consultation with our team comes first.
Book Your Consultation
Skin sagging tells a story about time passed, but it doesn’t have to be the final word. If you’re
curious about what Plasma Pen Fibroblasting could do for you, our team at Lumi SKN
Clinics Kettering is here to talk you through it, honestly and without pressure.
Get in touch to book your consultation and find out whether this treatment could be the right
fit for your skin.
You can read more about Plasma Pen Treatments here.
