DERMAPLANING:

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What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is an effective physical exfoliation method, which uses a surgical scalpel to shave away facial “peach fuzz” hairs and dead surface skin cells. This process stimulates your skin’s natural regeneration mechanisms, leaving a rejuvenated and healthy looking complexion.

 

Am I a good candidate for Dermaplaning?

The ideal candidate for Dermaplaning has aging, dry, or rough skin. Dermaplaning can also help reduce the appearance of shallow acne scars, fine lines and superficial hyperpigmentation.

 

Is the treatment safe?

This treatment is safe when performed by a properly trained skincare professional. There are risks of cuts on the skin, however they are small as the pressure used for Dermaplaning cannot cause a deep cut. If a nick or scrape occurs it will heal within 24-48 hours. There is also no downtime associated with this procedure.

 

How is Dermaplaning different than a peel?

The difference between Dermaplaning and peels are the depths to which each go. Dermaplaning only touches the top layer of skin. It does not go down to the depths of even the mildest chemical peel. Dermaplaning will not deal with the deeper wrinkles or sun damage that a chemical peel can.

 

What is the difference between Dermaplaning and Microdermabrasion?

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

 

How long is the treatment?

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 rejuvenate before your next appointment.

 

Will my hair grow back thicker and darker?

No. 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.

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For the first 24 hours after a Dermaplaning service:

             

• Touching or scratching the treated area              

• Hot baths or showers (cool or lukewarm water only)              

• Saunas, hot tubs, pools, or steam rooms              

• Massage or friction in the treated area            

• Rubbing your skin dry            

• Tanning (sunbathing, sun beds, or fake tans)              

• Exfoliating the treated area            

• Exercise or other activities which cause you to sweat              

• Applying products to the treated area (including make-up, lotions, soaps,           powders, perfumes, harsh cleaning products, and self-tanning products)      

 

For the first two weeks after a Dermaplaning service: 

        

• Booking in any other facial treatments        

• Direct sun exposure        

• Complicated skincare routines. Simply use water and/or a very mild cleanser. It is important to moisturize your freshly exfoliated skin regularly to rehydrate it. Try to avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks post-treatment and then use sunscreen (SPF 30+) to protect your delicate facial skin.