What Is Dermaplaning and Is It for Me?

Dermaplaning is one of the most exciting new developments in skin  care in the last few years - it’s a super-effective exfoliation treatment  that promises to smooth and rejuvenate your skin, giving your  complexion a new lease of life. 


What Is Dermaplaning? 

Dermaplaning is a non-invasive esthetic procedure for anyone who  enjoys the feeling of clean, smooth and newly-exfoliated skin. It  works in a similar way to dermabrasion and exfoliation in that it  works by removing dead skin that sits on the top layer of your skin,  along with also taking off the tiny vellus hairs (which are sometimes  called ‘peach fuzz’) that grow on your face.  

Although there has been some talk about dermaplaning making the  vellus hairs grow back thicker, it’s a fallacy. Research has proved that  the vellus hair regrowth after a dermaplaning treatment is exactly  the same as the initial hair growth beforehand. 

What Happens in a Dermaplaning Session?

Your esthetician will take a sharp surgical blade and use it to  carefully and very gently remove the dead skin cells, hairs, in-follicle  dirt and excess oils from your skin. This not only exfoliates, but it also brightens dull skin and gives it a clean, smooth feeling. The results of  a dermaplaning session are visible straight away, another reason that  it’s such a popular facial treatment. 


Who Is Dermaplaning Good For? 

It’s good for anyone and suits all skin types, but is especially helpful  for softening and smoothing dry, rough skin. It can be effective at  reducing the effects of skin pigmentation, fine lines or mild acne  scars, too. If you’re usually a fan of the effects of chemical peels, but  don’t want to risk them because you’re pregnant or breast feeding, dermaplaning is a safe and effective alternative that can be used  during both periods.  

While dermaplaning suits most skin types, if you have active acne or  psoriasis breakouts it’s best to wait until the breakout has passed  before booking a treatment. It’s also not suitable for you if you  currently have a beard or facial hair.  

Is Dermaplaning Safe? 

Yes, it is a completely safe procedure, and no downtime is necessary  although you might experience slight redness or feel like your skin  has been scraped for a few days afterwards. 

You’ll need to stay out of direct sunlight after a session, as sun  damage could reverse the effects of dermaplaning, or even produce  pigment blotches on your skin. To avoid this, always make sure that  you wear a high SPF moisturizer following a dermaplaning treatment  (in fact, all the time.) 


How Long Does Dermaplaning Last? 

Although it’s effective and the results can be seen immediately, they  aren’t permanent. The procedure should exfoliate away around three weeks’ worth of dead skin cells, and the effects last about the  same amount of time before they fade.


XOXO, Marvice