Skin Care Specials for a Beautiful Holiday Season

The hustle and bustle of the “most wonderful time of the year” can also bring a great deal of stress as you try to fit it all in. It can also mean forgetting to take care of yourself as you rush to find the perfect gift and make time for one more holiday gathering. At Blue Sky Med Spa in McHenry, IL, we want to remind you to take some time to treat yourself this holiday season.  And to make it easier, we are offering special pricing on four popular treatments if you book before December 31, 2016.

Facial Treatments – Facials are not only great way to pamper yourself, but can also help your skin look great for upcoming holiday gatherings.  They can also improve circulation and blood flow under the skin’s surface and promote cell renewal; as well as deep cleaning in a way that your normal skin care routine is unable. Toxins and dirt that build-up under the surface of your skin can cause puffiness, ruddiness and breakouts. A facial allows you to cleanse at a much deeper level while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles on the surface. Customize a 60-minute facial for only $149 and get at free NeoCutis ritual kit, while supplies last.

VI Purity Peel – This gentle and powerful medical-grade chemical peel is the perfect treatment for individuals who suffer from acne and acne scars. It also can help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, age and sun spots, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores and a variety of other skin concerns. Book your treatment before

December 31, 2016 for only $149.

Micro-needling – Reduce acne and scaring, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and help boost collagen production with this popular treatment. Micro-needling promotes the body’s natural collagen and elastin production while improving the skin’s texture for a glowing complexion. In addition, it has been shown to improve the absorption of other healthful skin serums. The procedure is minimally invasive with little downtime. Book your 60-minute treatment for only $179 – now through the end of the year.

Laser Procedures – Get 15 percent off all laser treatments until December 31, 2016. Reduce the appearance of scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, and improve tone and texture. Book early so you can look your best for all your holiday gatherings.

Contact the team at Blue Sky Medical Spa today to book your holiday skin care treatments.

The Benefits of Micro-needling

Micro-needling is the latest trend in anti-aging skin care. Even though it’s seeing a surge in popularity, micro-needling has been around for some time. Micro-needling therapy is minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that involves rolling fine needles over the skin. These needles puncture the skin to create a controlled skin injury. It may sound bad, but these small, microscopic injuries trigger the body to fill the wounds by producing new collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are both proteins that live in our tissue and give our skin that youthful, wrinkle-free plumpness and elasticity. As we age, these proteins diminish, so many anti-aging remedies and skin rejuvenation treatments aim to raise their levels and restore our skin to a more youthful appearance.

At Blue Sky Med Spa, we use the Power Rejuvenator (PR) Pen, an automated micro-needling pen that visibly tightens the skin of the face, neck, décolleté and hands for a more youthful appearance. The PR Pen is safe and more effective than the readily available micro-needle rollers you can buy online. The PR Pen moves the needles in a vertical direction for better precision when treating the skin, whereas needle rollers do not create a precise vertical action, which can irritate the skin and generate inconsistent effects.

So how does the PR Pen work?

When you arrive at the Blue Sky Med Spa office on the day of your treatment, you will be comfortably positioned on a cart. A topical anesthetic will be applied to your face, or other target area, to minimize any possible discomfort. A sterile cartridge containing the micro-needles is then attached to the PR Pen. Next, in a single motion, the pen will be gently pressed against the skin while simultaneously gliding until the entire treatment area has been covered. The feeling associated with the PR Pen is akin to sandpaper lightly being moved across the skin. Most procedures last less than an hour, and you may begin to see results before you even leave the office! With progressive healing, final results are typically achieved within six weeks. Some patients will see optimal results with one treatment. Yearly follow-ups help keep the skin vibrant and refreshed. Others, especially older patients, may want to receive 2-3 treatments each year to stimulate collagen and elastin production.

To learn more about micro-needling or our other spa services, visit the Blue Sky Med Spa website or give us a call today at 815-759-2368!