The Nitty Gritty on Microneedling
Microneedling, for those of you not yet “in the know,” is a new method of skin resurfacing that creates tiny punctures in the skin to incite collagen production and which is safe on all skin types, including dark and acne-prone complexions. The microneedling pen features 12 tiny stainless steel needles, which can penetrate the skin up to two millimeters, forcing it to heal itself after and leading to cumulative effects from reducing fine lines to an overall brighter complexion. It has been all the rage in the skin care industry and has been cited in several publications in the past few months, including Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, the latter which has credited Microneedling as “the new skincare secret.” And since it’s the latest and greatest thing, of course we’re offering the treatment here at Barris Laser & Skin Care too!
What To Expect
Prior to beginning the microneedling treatment, the esthetician will numb client’s skin and then proceed to make 
microscopic holes all over the face with our microneedling pen. As the microneedling pen is applied to the skin, so is Image’s Skincare hyaluronic filler, a pure serum with concentrated botanical-derived hyaluronic acid, infused with an apricot essential oil, Vitamin B5 and potent anti-oxidant Vitamin E that plumps and fills lines without the need for injections. As the microneedling pen creates tiny punctures in the skin, it allows the hyaluronic filler to penetrate the skin hundreds of times more than normal, allowing its effects (ie: immediately plump skin and increased moisture) to be dramatically accelerated.
The Microneedling treatment itself will last about 25-30 minutes. Afterwards, skin will be red as if sunburned for about two days. Applying the
right product post-treatment allows for shorter recovery time, so post-treatment here at Barris, an esthetitician will apply Image’s 25% Stem Cell Facial Enhancer to the skin, which is an intensive, highly preventative booster serum that is designed to add high level active ingredients like stems cells and potent botanicals to the skin, so that the microneedling treatment can achieve maximum results while protecting skin. Since skin post treatment will be rosy red, the esthetician will finish off the treatment by applying a layer of Image’s IConceal, a super healing balm ideal post-treatment since it covers imperfections without clogging pores or damaging skin. After the treatment, client can walk out without any required downtime.
On top of a speedy recovery and no downtime, there are also a number of benefits you should expect to see after a microneedling treatment, including a reduction in fine lines, decreased pore size, and an improvement in acne scarring and skin texture.
Ready to give it a try? We will be offering our Microneedling treatment for only $99 during the entire month of June!
Book your appointment online now, here!