Dermaplaning FAQ

What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation procedure utilizing a straight-edge surgical blade to exfoliate the epidermis.

What are the benefits of Dermaplaning?

1. Removal of Stratum Corneum and Vellus Hair

   • Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and surface discoloration. While Dermaplaning doesn’t get rid of wrinkles and discoloration, it can reduce the appearance as the extra dead skin is removed, allowing for less skin to fold onto itself and less extra pigment to be seen.

   • Improves skin texture

   • Enhances Makeup Application for a smooth finish

2. Enhanced daily care and professional treatment penetration

   • Products have less skin to move through, allowing for deeper penetration of products and treatments

3. Little to no downtime

4. Can be used following IPL when little dark spots appear. Dermaplaning can help remove this superficial pigment

Is Dermaplaning right for me?

Here is a list of Dermaplaning Contraindications:

1. Current or recent use of Accutane

2. Active, pustular, or inflamed acne

3. Extreme laxity (loose skin)

4. Active cold sores

5. History of keloid scarring

6. Sunburn, windburn, or broken skin

7. Radiation or chemotherapy treatments

8. Blood thinning medications

9. Uncontrolled diabetes

Here is a timeline for some timed Contraindications:

• Wait 2 Days after receiving Botox or other injectables/dermal fillers

• Wait 5 Days after facial waxing, laser hair removal, or electrolysis

• Wait 2 Weeks after a professional peel, micro-needling, microblading, or microdermabrasion

• Wait 4 Weeks after IPL, Photofacial, or past Dermaplaning

• Wait 3-6 Weeks after laser treatments or cosmetic surgeries

• Wait 6 months after discontinuing Accutane, Chemotherapy, or Radiation

If none of these pertain to you, Book Today!

Will my hair grow back darker and thicker?

Because vellus hair is different than terminal hair and typically grows on a monthly basis, no! Vellus hair will not turn thick and black after being Dermaplaned, but as the hair grows in, it may feel a little blunt. This is because the hair has been cut (as opposed to waxing when the whole hair is removed from the root), but there is no reason for concern. This blunt end will thin out as it grows back, and it will remain light and short.

How is Dermaplaning different from Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a form of mechanical exfoliation that uses a diamond tip as a rough surface, with suction, to gently abrade the surface of the skin. It creates abrasion, pressure, and suction, leaving the patient with a smooth and exfoliated surface.

Dermaplaning is a manual form of exfoliation that removes the surface layer of the skin as well as the vellus hair, but there is no suction. Ask your esthetician about which is right for you, depending on your skin goals!

How is Dermaplaning different from a Chemical Peel?

Dermaplaning targets only the top layer of skin. Because it is a very superficial treatment, it is ineffective in dealing with deeper wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and acne simplex. Chemical Peels seep lower into the skin, allowing for the new skin to grow back healthier. Both will spark the skin’s renewal process as the dead skin is removed. And they are great together! Receive a Dermaplaning session during your Chemical Peel Treatment, allowing for greater Chemical Peel absorption.