About Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure for your skin. This treatment
uses an extremely fine, sterile, surgical-grade scalpel to gently scrape the surface of
your skin, removing layers of dead skin, oils, and fine (vellus) hairs.
Dermaplaning can help reduce the appearance of acne scars or other skin
imperfections by revealing newer, undamaged skin. It can make your skin look younger,
smoother, firmer & brighter. Some people also get dermaplaning for hair removal.
You may consider dermaplaning if you have skin concerns such as:
Who are ideal candidates for this treatment? Everyone. This treatment is perfect for any
age and any skin type. There are no medical restrictions or risks associated with this
treatment.
Deeper Product Penetration
Products that treat and nourish the skin work best when they can penetrate deeply and
reach deeper sub-levels of the skin. This is true of over-the-counter products and of
products that are used for treatments in our office. But the simple fact is that skin itself
is a natural, waterproof barrier. Getting past that barrier is hard enough without dead, dry
skin cells acting as another barrier for a product to squeeze past.
As this is a deep exfoliating treatment, removing that top-most layer of dead skin cells is
already a top priority. The unexpected benefit of this is that removing those skin cells
also means that products can penetrate deeper levels of the skin, and they can
penetrate more quickly. When products can soak into the skin, you get the best possible
results from any product that you use, including deep cleansers, serums, and
moisturizers.
How Often Should You Have Dermaplaning Done?
How often you get this treatment depends on your natural rate of skin cell turn over. For
most people, this treatment should be done once a month to continue to see the best
results.
Can You Combine This Treatment With Another?
Yes! This treatment is an excellent preparation for many other skincare treatments. At
our office, we recommend combining this treatment with our Skinwave
hydradermabrasion facial, laser facial, IPL photofacial or microneedling. Since this
treatment preps your skin so well, we recommend adding specialized treatments so that
you can reap the most benefits possible from every appointment. We will help you
explore additional treatment options that will work best for you and your skin.
