Dermaplaning is a treatment that uses a specialised blade — similar to a surgical scalpel to remove dead skin and hairs.
The procedure aims to give the skin a smooth, youthful, and radiant appearance. As well as smoothing skin and removing “peach fuzz”. Dermaplaning can help with acne, dry skin, sun-damaged skin, and fine lines.
How it works
The continuous exposure of the top layer of skin to UV rays, environmental toxins, and irritants means that it may begin to appear dull. Dermaplaning removes the top layer of skin to reveal newer skin cells that may make a person’s skin appear smoother and glowing.
Procedure
An aesthetician, dermatologist or beautition can perform skin resurfacing procedures such as dermaplaning. A person should choose a professional who has appropriate trainin, who is licensed and insured.
When a professional performs dermaplaning, it is a safe procedure that requires very little preparation. Prior to the procedure, the professional should use a gentle cleanser with alpha or beta hydroxy acids to help loosen dead skin cells. The face needs to dry completely before the procedure.
During the procedure, the professional will use a sterilized blade that they will hold at a 45-degree angle to the skin. They will pull the skin tight and use the blade to make short motions against the grain of the hair on the skin.
Following the procedure, they will often apply an enzyme peel to loosen off the remaining dead skin cells and and polish new skin cells, a Vitamin C serum and moisturiser is applied followed by a verbal post-procedure care guide.
A person will require little downtime, if any, after a dermaplaning treatment. They will not need to take time off work, and they may even be able to fit their treatment session in during a lunch break. Makeup can be applied immiedetley however its recommeded to wait at least 2 hours.
A person can undergo dermaplaning as frequently as every 2 weeks depending the age of the client but every 4 weeks is recommended as a guide.
Costs
Dermaplaning combined with an enzyme peel is priced from £42
Dermaplaning provides several potential benefits, all of which are cosmetic. There are no medical reasons to get dermaplaning treatment.
People interested in dermaplaning are often looking to achieve a more youthful look by removing dead skin, small hairs, and minor imperfections in their complexion. Some potential benefits include:
reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, or sun-damaged skin
restoring a youthful glow to the skin
removing small hairs that can hold onto oil and debris
The effectiveness of dermaplaning depends largely on the professional’s experience and the person’s expectations. A person may wish to check the reviews of previous customers before booking an appointment.
