Here’s the thing, at 49, I could use a little help tightening and tonight the body. Especially crepey areas where the skin is thinner, like the arms, tummy, and thighs. So I was so excited to find an at-home micro device that really works. Better yet, it’s. a 2-for-1, as the device can be used on the face and body.

Microneedling is typically thought of as a facial treatment (it did, after all, rise to commercial fame as a result of the so-called ‘vampire facial’). But the skin resurfacing and collagen-boosting benefits microneedling offers the complexion can improve tone and texture on the body as well.

So, how does microneedling for the body work?

Microneedling 101

First things first — a quick intro to microneedling. Microneedling (a.k.a. collagen induction therapy) is an aesthetic procedure in which the skin is methodically pricked with tiny, sterilized needles. As these needles penetrate the skin (at a depth between 0.25 millimeters to 2.5 millimeters), they cause micro-wounds that trigger the body’s natural healing processes, including collagen production. The result? Refined, rejuvenated, and smoother skin.

Benefits of Body Microneedling

Microneedling is performed on areas that have been depleted of collagen and elasticity. On the face, that means microneedling is used to improve the appearance of:

• Acne scars
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation
• Large pores

On the body, microneedling can have a similar effect. The most popular areas of treatment for microneedling on the body are the fronts and backs of thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and décolletage. As such, it’s most commonly employed to treat:

• Scarring
• Stretch marks
• Sun damage
• Uneven skin texture

As we mentioned, the depth of the needles used in professional microneedling range from 0.25 millimeters to 2.5 millimeters, depending on the treatment area. Body procedures can tolerate deeper penetration for best results because the skin of, say, the buttocks and thighs is thicker than that of the face and décolleté.

Skin Tone and Texture Can Also Improve

Generally speaking, patients looking to treat skin concerns related to uneven skin tone and texture may be good candidates for microneedling on the face and body.

Body Microneedling Treatments

Like microneedling for the face, a series of treatments is recommended for best results. What I love about The Banisher is you can do this in the comfort of your own home (more on this later).

Body Microneedling Recovery & Results

You may experience mild side effects for a few days afterward like redness and minor discomfort after their procedure for the first 48 hours,

Let’s do this at home!

The Banish Kit 3.0 safely stimulates collagen to eliminate old and new acne scars, dark spots, enlarged pores, and fine lines!   It’s the safest patented at home microneedling tool available! 

Banish Kit 3.0 comes with 2 replaceable heads made with gold-plated titanium bristles and a free Banish Vitamin C,E, Ferulic Serum. 

It’s best suited for:

• Fading leftover hyperpigmentation
• Reducing textured acne scarring
• Reducing fine lines
• Increasing collagen to firm skin and reducing enlarged pores
• Enhancing skincare absorption

How many treatments does it provide?  The Banish Kit 3.0

Includes two replaceable heads, each lasting eight treatments, for a total of 16 treatments. This makes it much more affordable compared to in-clinic treatments.

Why It’s A Great Deal: Up to 16 microneedling sessions at under $7 a session! Includes complimentary vitamin c serum – and the great thing about the Banisher is you can use your own serum too! 

Results of microneedling with The Banish Kit 3.0, for both the face and body, are incremental and build with regular treatment.

You can choose your head size based on the treatment area! All Banisher heads are 0.5mm long which is the ideal length to boost collagen at home! 

0.25mm Size Best For:

• Use around the eyes for crow’s feet, fine lines
• Best for plumping lips too
• Skincare product absorption

1.0mm Size Best For: Use on the body for stretch marks, body scars, hyperpigmentation on the body

BANISH: A price comparison, by treatment

How many treatments does it provide?  It includes two replaceable heads, each lasting eight treatments, for a total of 16 treatments. This makes it much more affordable compared to in-clinic treatments.

Why It’s A Great Deal: Up to 16 microneedling sessions at under $7 a session! Includes complimentary vitamin c serum – and the great thing about the Banisher is you can use your own serum too! 

Treatment	Cost Per Session	Recovery
Banish 3.0 Kit	$3.5	Overnight
In Office Microneedling	$400	2-5 Days
Chemical Peel	$500	4-7 Days
Laser Treatments	$2000	1-2 weeks

Get The Right Aftercare

The Banish Serum is a vitamin c serum made fresh each day with L-ascorbic acid that arrives clear.

This serum has a minimal ingredient list,  no artificial fragrance and few preservatives which are needed to keep microbes from growing. It contains the most effective and studied form of Vitamin C that’s proven to brighten dark spots and increase collagen.  That’s why I recommend buying the kit! It’s included at no cost!

My Experience

The brand describes the feeling of microneedling similar to pushing the scratchy side of velcro into the skin– and I’d agree. It’s prickly, maybe a bit shocking the first time, but it doesn’t hurt. It’s a sensation you get used to quickly, and keep in mind the needles are very short. 

You press the Banisher down 4-5 times on each treatment area, and I do find my skin to become slightly red and warm during the routine, but not uncomfortably so. It’s recommended to do the routine about once a week, and shouldn’t be performed over active acne or skin conditions.

Here’s the thing, though: you can absolutely use the Banisher 3.0 in conjunction with your own favorite skin care products and still see great results. Particularly for acne scars, using it alongside enzymes, AHAs, and Vitamin C would be best– no matter what brand.

After using the Banisher on my body 1-2x for four weeks, I’d say that I can see and feel a difference.

One of the biggest differences, though, has been the texture in my skin. I had a lot of smaller bumps that weren’t necessarily red or inflamed but became very obvious under makeup. 

My skin on my body feels tighter and more even, I will definitely continue with this treatment!

I see The Banisher as a good supplement to what I was already doing in my routine by using it on my face. I am going to continue with my microneedling routine at least once a week on my face and body because I truly see it helping to improve texture.

Incorporating microneedling into my routine has helped with my ultimate goal of maintaining healthy skin. Everybody has skin concerns. And those concerns change; it can be taxing and emotional for people who just can’t find the right answer. This is an at home tool that is easy to incorporate and you can stick to!

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