Dermaplaning is one of the trendiest hair-removal and facial aesthetic treatment options being offered in spas and clinics today. It is performed using a medical scalpel to gently exfoliate the outer layer of dead skin cells and remove fine facial hair commonly known as “peach fuzz” but technically called “vellus” hair.

It can be used as an alternative to laser treatments and microdermabrasion or alongside them for enhanced results. This procedure will give your skin a more radiant appearance and smooth texture. Following the treatment, makeup application is smoother and other skincare products are able to penetrate deeper into the skin in turn, making them more effective.

It painlessly exfoliates the stratum corneum to stimulate cellular turnover with little to no downtime.

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.

It helps makeup go on smoother and more evenly.

It can help significantly lighten post inflammatory scars from past acne.

It does not make the hair grow back thicker and darker.

It can aid in less skin congestion - Less vellus hair means less trapped dirt.

It can stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines.

The ideal candidate for Dermaplaning has aging, dry, rough, or uneven skin tone. Although, it is generally safe to perform on most skin types and can sometimes be advised as a more gentle form of exfoliation for pregnant/nursing women or those with sensitive skin. Dermaplaning can also help reduce the appearance of shallow acne scars, fine lines and superficial hyperpigmentation.

This treatment is extremely safe when performed by a properly trained skincare professional. There is no more risk to the skin than when you shave your legs. There is also no downtime associated with this procedure making it desirable to many individuals looking for immediate results with no downtime.

Dermaplaning is effective by performing a gentle scraping motion across the skin’s surface. With hair removal such as waxing and threading, most people have the idea that all hair removal is painful, but dermaplaning is entirely painless. There are risks of cuts on the skin, however they are small and very minor as the pressure used for Dermaplaning cannot cause a deep cut. These nicks and scrapes are rare but do heal within 24-48 hours not unlike when shaving with a razor.

No. This is a common misconception. There are different types of hair that grow on the body; vellus hair and terminal hair. Vellus hair is found on most areas of the body except palms, soles, lips and genital areas, whereas terminal hairs are found on the scalp, underarms and pubic region. The soft and fine vellus hair grows back at the same rate and texture always whereas terminal hair can grow back more coarse. For those with facial hair that is dark and coarse (usually related to hormones), this treatment may not be advisable, or those areas can simply be avoided.

Hyperkeratosis is a build up of dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. By removing this initial layer, a chemical peel is able to penetrate deeper into the dermis resulting in a more effective treatment. The conjunction of dermaplaning and a chemical peel leaves the skin refreshed and rejuvenated. Together they promote new skin growth and target problems such as aging, sun spots and environmental damage.

Dermaplaning takes anywhere between 30-45 minutes and can be performed every 3-4 weeks. The treatment itself removes approximately 21 days worth of dead skin so it is important to let your skin repair itself and rejuvenate before your next appointment.

Both options are a form of physical exfoliation. Dermaplaning removes vellus hair (peach fuzz) and dead skin cells from the skin, whereas microdermabrasion exfoliates the surface of the skin, but not quite as thoroughly or as deeply as dermaplaning does.