Is Dermaplaning Right for Me?

Almost everyone is a candidate for dermaplaning, but some individuals should avoid this treatment for safety reasons. Those who have any active or cystic acne must temporally avoid treatment until that acne has healed. Using a scalpel on active breakouts poses the risk of spreading bacteria to the rest of the skin, which will make matters worse. If you have an infection or a cold sore in your treatment area, you should avoid treatment until it has healed.

Dermaplaning is a very simple cosmetic treatment designed to physically exfoliate the skin. During the treatment, a sterile, single-blade medical-grade scalpel will be used to physically remove the top layer of the skin. Results are immediate, and as soon as your appointment is over, you’ll notice and brighter, fresher, younger-looking skin.

To begin your treatment, your esthetician will clean your skin to ensure it’s free of any products, makeup, or dirt. Then, once your skin is ready, she will carefully pass the single-blade scalpel back and forth across your treatment area at a very specific angle. Using the blade at a 45-degree angle ensures the treatment’s efficacy and safety.

This exfoliating treatment is designed to target and improve different skin conditions. Not only does it remove the dead skin cell barrier that stands between you and glowing skin, but it can help improve the appearance of acne scars, minimize fine lines and wrinkles, and create a more even skin texture. It also removes peach fuzz, that fine layer of hair on the skin’s surface.

This treatment delivers the best results when scheduled monthly. Your skin goes through a growth cycle, so while this treatment will deliver results after an initial session, eventually, you will need to schedule another treatment to remove the dead skin cell layer that has built up over time. Monthly treatments can help you maintain a youthful glow and healthy skin throughout the year.

Dermaplaning is a popular treatment because it delivers results. It can be performed as a standalone treatment but is often combined with other skincare treatments like customized facials. Patients love this treatment so much because it’s quick, painless, simple, and straightforward yet very effective.

Regular exfoliation is one of the best ways to improve your skin. If you struggle with uneven skin texture, regular dermaplaning treatments can help make your skin texture appear more even. You’ll experience softer and smoother skin after just one treatment.

Dead skin cells can lead to skin that appears dry and flakey. Dry and flakey skin combined with peach fuzz can make a makeup application a complete nightmare. This treatment will help create the perfect canvas for your cosmetics by eliminating that dead skin cell barrier and fine hair. After your treatment, you’ll notice that your makeup will apply flawlessly.

During your treatment, as your esthetician passes the blade across the surface of your skin, the technique will work in your favor by targeting aging at its source. This treatment increases collagen production, which is key in helping combat the signs of aging. Increased collagen production also helps improve the appearance of acne scars and will help you maintain a more youthful-looking appearance long term.

Dead skin cells, dirt, debris, excess oil, and bacteria can all contribute to acne. This treatment helps lessen the likelihood of breakouts by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that often lead to clogged pores. When you remove dead skin cells, you can focus on keeping your pores clean and clear, which can help dramatically reduce the total number of breakouts you experience each month.

The primary goal of this treatment is to expose a younger, brighter layer of skin that’s been hiding beneath the dead skin cell barrier. After your treatment, all of your products will absorb much better than they did before your treatment. There will no longer be a dead skin cell barrier preventing the full absorption of those products. This is good news if you tend to splurge on professional-grade skincare products because now you will get the full effect of those products.