Dermaplaning
Goodbye Peach Fuzz
A manual exfoliation technique used to remove the outer layers of dead skin to instantly reveal smooth, healthy and glowing skin while also removing fine facial hair. Dermaplaning allows products to penetrate more effectively resulting in vibrant skin. A great stand-alone treatment or an enhancement to facials, peels and other skincare services. Dermaplaning is suitable for all skin types and no downtime experienced.
What are the benefits of Dermaplaning?
- Instant skin brightening
- Stimulates cell regeneration
- Rid face of excess fine hairs
- Softer, smoother skin
- Improves skin texture
- Reduces the appearance of acne scars
- Diminishes the look of fine lines
- Works on all skin types
Aftercare
Follow these guidelines after a Dermaplaning procedure.
-Avoid direct sun exposure for 3 days.
-Avoid extreme heat for 3 days.
-Do not use scrubs or other exfoliators for 1 week.
-Avoid chlorine for 1 week.
-Apply serums and moisturizers.
-Use sunscreen.
Dermaplaning
Frequently Asked Questions...
It is a great option for clients with sensitive skin and pregnant women who are looking for a deep exfoliation. It can be performed prior to treatments like facials, laser, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels for better product penetration. It can be performed frequently.
Dermaplaning is a low-risk procedure. Side effects may include slight redness in your face in the hours after getting the treatment. Some people develop whiteheads on their skin in the day or two after dermaplaning.
Shaving the face removes the vellus hair, commonly referred to as “peach fuzz”. Dermaplaning is an exfoliation treatment, with the added benefit of removing vellus hairs. With dermaplaning, a trained esthetician uses a sterile surgical blade to remove vellus hairs and dead skin cells.
Dermaplaning is recommended every three to four weeks. An aesthetician will help you figure out a schedule. Each time you get dermaplaned, you're removing about two to three weeks' worth of dead skin cells.
Dermaplaning also has the added benefits of reducing the appearance of fine lines, evening skin tone and assisting with the reduction of milia, blackheads, whiteheads and congestion associated with breakouts.
Your hair will grow back exactly the same color and thickness as it was previously. It's simply that after dermaplaning, because you are removing the dead layer of skin and vellus hair, your skin will appear much brighter than you've experienced in the past, and then after the regrowth, it seems darker.
A Dermaplaning session takes around 30 minutes and requires no downtime.
