What is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive procedure used to minimize fine lines and wrinkles and increase cell turnover in the skin. A surgical blade is carefully used to manually exfoliate the skin and remove fine vellus hairs leaving your skin smooth and healthy. This treatment is sometimes used before chemical peels to help prepare the skin for maximum absorption. It is also a great treatment to get monthly as it helps products at home to penetrate deeper into the skin. Make-up application goes on smoother and provides a better, overall healthy look. Dermaplaning is not painful and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Many people are concerned with hair growing back thicker or darker after having treatment but that is a myth. It is impossible for us to change the vellus (peach fuzz) hair growth on the face as we are only removing it at a surface level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of dermaplaning?
Temporary removal of “peach fuzz” covering the face allows skincare products (acids, proteins, serums) to penetrate deeper and stimulate collagen and elastin. As a result, you can enjoy smoother, brighter, and more vibrant skin tone and texture.
How is dermaplaning performed?
After cleansing your face, the surface layer of dirt, oil, and dead skin cells will be carefully scraped off by the skin care specialist using a sterilized surgical blade.
Will my hair grow back thicker, darker or faster?
No, the procedure does not trigger hair follicles so your hair will return as it was before the procedure.
How often can this treatment be performed?
Dermaplaning will remove about 3 weeks worth of dead surface skin cells so it is best to wait around 3 to 4 weeks between procedures.
Before and After Dermaplaning
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