Dermaplaning can improve your makeup application and give you a smooth canvas for your skin. The procedure usually doesn’t cause pain, and your provider may spray or apply a numbing cream to the face before treatment.
Before coming in for dermaplaning, your face must be dehydrated. Additionally, saunas or steam rooms should be avoided since heat may irritate delicate facial skin.
It Removes Dead Skin Cells
Dermaplaning removes dead skin cells to reveal brighter skin. It also removes excess facial hair (aka peach fuzz) for a smoother complexion that reflects light better and looks more vibrant.
Without vellus hair, your serums and moisturizers penetrate the skin more effectively. And since the results of dermaplaning typically last about 3-4 weeks, it’s a relatively quick treatment that can give you an instant glow! Plus, who doesn’t love that?
It Reduces Acne
Dermaplaning can reduce acne breakouts by clearing away debris that contributes to clogged pores and pimples, and is particularly helpful for individuals prone to picking at their skin helping avoid scars from picking! Scabs from picking can form quickly after repeated picking at it!
Dermaplaning helps unclog pores, making it less likely for acne to resurface while increasing product efficacy. Dermaplaning should also be performed prior to chemical peels or laser therapies in order to ensure maximum success for these therapies.
After receiving treatment, be mindful to limit sun exposure as newly exposed skin is particularly prone to sun damage.
It Prevents Acne Scars
Exfoliation is an exfoliation treatment used to rid skin cells and fine vellus hairs (peach fuzz) which block up pores, leading to breakouts.
This treatment helps combat ingrown hairs that can be embarrassing and uncomfortable to manage while making makeup application simpler by providing a clean slate to apply products onto.
Dermaplaning performed by an experienced practitioner is safe for all skin types; however, after the procedure it’s essential that direct sunlight be avoided for at least 24 hours afterward and you use a high protection sunscreen.
It Prevents Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Dermaplaning removes the topmost layer of skin to make it appear bright and radiant while at the same time helping prevent fine lines and wrinkles by getting rid of peach fuzz hairs that make fine lines more obvious. Dermaplaning should be considered before events or when applying makeup smoothly is needed as this treatment enables serums and creams to penetrate deeply and effectively into your pores.
People sometimes fear that peach fuzz hairs will get thicker after receiving treatment for peach fuzz; this however is untrue as these soft, fine vellus hairs do not grow darker or thicker with treatment.
It Helps with Oily Skin
Your skin can appear less oily by eliminating fine vellus hairs that adhere to your facial area, called vellus hairs. Though they won’t grow back thicker or darker over time, removing these may clear pores of clogging material that clogs them and causes breakouts.
Treatment will also improve the texture and structure of your skin while stimulating collagen production and lightening uneven pigmentation. Furthermore, skincare products used will penetrate more effectively due to peach fuzz not blocking their path into your pores.
Dermaplaning is an effortless, noninvasive procedure with instant results; giving you glowing, refreshed skin prior to events or special occasions.
It Helps with Acne Scars
It helps reduce the appearance of deep acne scars by removing the damaged skin cells surrounding clogged pores. It also encourages healthy collagen production that helps improve your complexion’s overall texture.
Dermaplaning differs from shaving or waxing by targeting only fine vellus hairs located on your skin surface. These hairs will not grow back thicker or darker. You can repeat this treatment monthly to maintain smooth, radiant skin.
After dermaplaning, always use a hydrating moisturizer and broad spectrum sunscreen that is safe for sensitive skin. Avoiding potent facial serums or peels is also best until your face has returned to its normal skin tone.
It Helps with Stretch Marks
Dermaplaning is an efficient, quick, and painless treatment option. Utilizing a sharp scalpel blade, facial dermaplaning utilizes scrapers to use sharp blades that scrape away dead cells and peach fuzz from your topmost facial layer for an instantly brighter and younger complexion.
Dermaplaning not only removes peach fuzz but it stimulates new skin growth while diminishing signs of aging like wrinkles, sun damage, enlarged pores and dark spots as well as improving makeup application and helping skincare products absorb better into the body.
Before your dermaplaning appointment, it is recommended to avoid exfoliating for three days and wear high protection sunscreen with SPF 30+ rating. Furthermore, taking an antiviral beforehand might also help since dermaplaning could potentially trigger cold sore outbreaks.