Everything You Need to Know About Dermaplaning

Once you start dermaplaning, you won’t stop! In just 15 minutes, an exfoliating dermaplane treatment removes dead skin cells, allows better makeup application and product absorption! 

Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that uses a surgical blade to precisely and carefully remove dead skin cells and vellus hair or peach fuzz from your face. This procedure also helps even out skin tone and texture.

Dermaplaning is safe for any skin type. Although it sounds intense, dermaplaning is actually a very safe and effective way to make dull skin look smoother and more radiant – provided that it’s done by an experienced and qualified professional, of course.

Here’s what to expect when you try a dermaplane treatment:

• This treatment is suitable for all skin types, including those with extremely sensitive skin. It is also a good way to prep the skin for other in-office treatments, such as a chemical peel.
• Dermaplaning removes the top layer of dead cells, allowing the skin to better absorb skincare products -thus boosting their effectiveness.
• Dermaplaning immediately smoothes your skin by removing dead cells and peach fuzz, paving the way for the smoother application of makeup (and a more polished-looking result).
• The treatment clears away pore-clogging dead skin cells AND improves how your skin absorbs anti-acne skincare products, thus helping to prevent or lessen breakouts.
• Dermaplaning is a good skin rejuvenation treatment because:
• It can make the skin look smoother and more radiant by improving the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, and fine lines.
• The treatment takes between 15-20 min
• No downtime required

First things first, dermaplaning does make facial hair grow thicker. It is a common misconception that shaving and dermaplaning makes the hair grow back thicker and darker, but there is no truth to this at all. Your facial hair should grow back perfectly fine.

For best results, you may need to have a series of dermaplane treatments. A lot of patients get optimum results after 6 treatments, but many already see significant changes after just 2 to 3 treatments. Remember to consult with a skincare professional to get the best treatment plan.

You’ve probably just started seeing dermaplaning highlighted on social media platforms, but the treatment has been performed in aesthetics for years. The procedure removes dead skin cells and eliminates facial hair, providing a seamless canvas for makeup application and allowing for better skincare product absorption.

Dermaplaning should only be done by a licensed professional because, as it involves holding a scalpel close to the skin. If you’re ready to try dermaplaning, schedule a treatment with one of our aestheticians at Metro Medspa.