Dermaplaning can be an ideal treatment option for clients suffering from rough skin, superficial hyperpigmentation or mild acne scarring. An experienced professional will thoroughly cleanse your face before using a scalpel to gently scrape away dead skin and vellus hair from its outermost layer.
Dermaplaning can be performed on nearly anyone; however, certain individuals must discuss any contraindications with an esthetician first before considering this treatment option.
Pregnancy
Pregnant women should generally avoid engaging in any cosmetic procedures that could potentially harm them during gestation, including dermabrasion, chemical peels, laser treatments, hair removal methods and certain makeup products.
Dermaplaning stands out as an exception. An esthetician uses a medical-grade scalpel to scrape off peach fuzz (vellus hair) and the top layer of dead skin cells from your face using this treatment, leaving behind brighter, smoother and younger-looking skin with reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and uneven tone.
This technique is less invasive than traditional shaving, and safe for pregnant women. However, it’s essential that those receiving the treatment be familiar with and have received training on its use – otherwise they could experience irritation or more serious problems as a result of improper application from an unexperienced therapist.
Therefore, it’s advisable to ask your regular facialist whether she has experience performing dermaplaning services properly. If she doesn’t, finding someone else should not be difficult; just make sure that any person holding a scalpel close to your skin takes precautionary measures when selecting them as the one to conduct this service on you.
Broumard states that those ideal candidates for dermaplaning include individuals who want to lightly exfoliate unwanted facial hair. Dermaplaning may also provide an alternative option for pregnant mothers or those taking Roaccutane who cannot receive chemical peels due to pregnancy or Roaccutane; however, active acne or other forms of skin infection isn’t suitable as an application of dermaplaning should be delayed until after giving birth.
Sunburn
Dermaplaning is a safe and effective exfoliation technique designed to remove fine vellus hairs or peach fuzz from the surface of your skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, mild acne scarring and dark spots caused by sun damage as well as increase serums and moisturizer penetration by eliminating dead skin cells on top of the surface.
Before going in for dermaplaning, it is crucial that you avoid direct sun exposure or tanning and wear non-toxic sunscreen when going outside afterwards. Furthermore, any skincare products containing retinol, AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid), BHAs (beta hydroxy acids like salicylic acid) or micro beads must also be stopped as these ingredients may lead to over exfoliation and hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation of your skin.
If you opt for dermaplaning treatments, it is recommended that you visit a licensed aesthetician instead of DIY kits or tools, which could risk cutting the skin and leading to infection. In addition, DIY blades could wear out over time and not provide optimal results.
People living with active infections, such as herpes simplex or flat warts should also avoid dermaplaning as this may spread through the scalpel. Furthermore, it’s essential that your therapist knows of any allergies, sensitivities or medications being taken by you and that a consent form be signed detailing possible complications arising from the procedure.
Allergies
Dermaplaning should not be attempted if you suffer from any inflammatory skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, couperose (tiny blood vessels near the surface of your face), oily skin or large pores.
Your esthetician should be able to tell if dermaplaning would work well on your skin, or whether a different treatment would provide more effective results. Although it typically doesn’t need anesthetic, if you are worried about pain ask your practitioner to apply a numbing cream or spray first before beginning.
Scraping away peach fuzz may cause a slight stinging sensation, but is usually painless when performed by professionals with experience in this procedure. Do not attempt this at home as doing so could cut your hairline or eyebrows accidentally.
Some may assume that shaving vellus hair will cause it to return darker and thicker; this is simply not true – hair grows back at the same rate it did prior to having its removal done.
As opposed to dermabrasion, which can leave the face sensitive and exposed following treatment, dermaplaning requires much less downtime – but be sure to protect it from sun damage as you’ll likely become more prone to hyperpigmentation after this session.
If you have any doubts as to whether dermaplaning is right for you, contact an esthetician immediately. They will conduct a full skin analysis, inform of any contraindications and recommend the most suitable treatment plan to meet your individual needs. Furthermore, they may suggest changes to your daily skin care regime that could enhance its results.
Blood Thinners
Dermaplaning uses a surgical blade to gently exfoliate skin using physical exfoliation techniques such as Dermaplaning. SB Aesthetics does not advise this treatment for those who are taking blood-thinner medications such as warfarin due to increased risks of bleeding during and post treatment.
Dermaplaning is generally safe for most clients, however it’s essential that you know its contraindications and precautions prior to booking your first session. Your esthetician will conduct a full skin analysis prior to beginning their services; she may suggest an alternate approach based on what she finds when conducting their initial analysis; additionally she’ll review your daily skincare routine and product use, offering any changes or advice that could improve results.
Your therapist will typically begin the session by using an acne-safe oil cleanser to gently remove surface debris. Next, they may use a glycolic cleanser to break down desmosomes – the glue connecting skin cells – enabling physical exfoliation to occur more effectively. Finally, dermaplaning will be performed, followed by soothing sheet mask treatment and SPF protection.
After receiving a dermaplaning treatment, it’s recommended to stay out of direct sunlight for three to six hours after. Should any redness or tingling arise, over-the-counter pain medication such as Ibuprofen should be sufficient in relieving discomfort. Once healed, however, you should notice a brighter and softer complexion with decreased fine lines and imperfections.
Acne
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive exfoliation technique performed using a sterile surgical blade to gently scrape away fine vellus hair (peach fuzz). It improves skin texture, decreases acne scarring, fine lines, wrinkles and scars as well as improving results from other facial treatments such as chemical peels, enzymes or hydrafacials by increasing product penetration into deeper layers of the epidermis. Dermaplaning can be performed safely on all skin types including sensitive ones without downtime – however treatments should not be performed until all vellus hair have grown back fully; typically this takes around a month.
Dermaplaning should not be performed if you are pregnant or suffering from active acne. Furthermore, sunburned individuals should avoid this procedure as sun rays may cause their skin to darken further over time and this could be detrimental.
After receiving a dermaplaning treatment, some may experience redness and itching on their skin. Furthermore, some individuals may develop enlarged pores or small whiteheads as a result. While these symptoms are generally not serious in nature, they will eventually resolve themselves as the skin heals itself.
Dermaplaning may seem like an inexpensive, risk-free procedure; however, it should still be approached with caution. Before receiving any dermaplaning treatment it is vitally important that all allergies or medical conditions be disclosed to the esthetician as soon as possible and manual/physical exfoliation be avoided for at least 3 days prior to beginning any form of exfoliation treatment – this includes products like AHAs/BHAs/microbeads/retinoids etc that might slough off skin cells such as AHA/BHAs/microbeads/retinoids etc
