Dermaplaning
Improve Complexion in Minutes
It’s not always easy to achieve healthy, glowing skin, but with cosmetic procedures like dermaplaning, you can significantly improve your complexion within minutes. Dermaplaning skims the epidermis or surface of the skin with a medical-grade blade, removing dead skin cells and fine facial hair with short, gentle strokes. It is a quick, painless, and safe manual exfoliating treatment for most skin types.
Dermaplaning works for all skin types and tones. Skincare professionals recommend it for people with sensitive skin who prefer not to use chemicals for skin exfoliating. However, it isn’t recommended for those with acne-prone skin or actively inflamed acne. The process can result in further irritation and worsen the condition.
Benefits of Dermaplaning
Promotes Smoother, Brighter-Looking Skin
Dermaplaning exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells and fine hairs. The procedure also stimulates cellular turnover, leaving you with healthier, more vibrant skin. Many people assume that shaving away vellus hair, (the fine, short hair covering the body), would result in darker, coarser hair growing back. In truth, the change in hair thickness is negligible with little effect on its look.
Reduces the Appearance of Scars, Fine Lines, and Hyperpigmentation
Dermaplaning gently scrapes off the dead skin layer, speeding up collagen production that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne scars. This process also helps with the removal of old cells and facial hairs can lighten the skin, easing hyperpigmentation and scar discoloration.
Allows Better Product Penetration
Removing the dead skin cells and reducing the fine hairs lets your new, fresh skin absorb facial products, such as moisturizers and serums, more effectively. If you plan to get a facial or chemical peel, dermaplaning helps in deeper product penetration for better results. Also, cosmetics tend to go on more smoothly and evenly after dermaplaning.
Lessens Breakouts
Dead skin cells and fine hairs can easily trap oil, dirt, and debris in the pores, resulting in infections and acne. Dermaplaning removes these to prevent future breakouts and improve the absorption of acne treatments or medications.
Finished in Minutes
Dermaplaning may drastically improve your skin in as little as 30 minutes. You can instantly resume your routine because there is no down time. Immediately after the treatment, your skin may appear a little pink as the new, fresh skin is revealed.
Dermaplaning Frequency
The results of dermaplaning treatment can last up to a month. Depending on your age, the normal skin renewal cycle is approximately 30-60 days, accumulating a layer of dead cells on the surface that may dull your skin’s appearance.
It’s ideal to schedule dermaplaning once a month or to have at least a 4-week interval between sessions for proper cellular turnover.
Preparing for Dermaplaning
Before your appointment for dermaplaning at Stephen Lober Plastic Surgery, it’s essential to prepare your skin first.
Discontinue Aggressive Treatments: It’s best to stop aggressive skin treatments three days before your appointment to prevent over-exfoliation and minimize the risk of excessive irritation. Temporarily discontinue your use of strong chemicals like retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids or AHA, and microbeads. If you’re taking acne treatments like Accutane, it’s best to wait six months after your last dose to decrease your skin’s sensitivity.
Know the Right Sequencing of Cosmetic Services: If you intend to schedule several skin treatments, visit a specialist first to determine the best sequencing. For instance, facials, laser treatments, and chemical peels tend to yield the best results when done after dermaplaning. However, procedures like derma fillers and Botox injections should never be done on the same day of your dermaplaning session. Instead, schedule these a couple of days before to achieve optimum results.
Avoid Getting Your Skin Irritated: Undergoing dermaplaning with irritated skin is not ideal and can make the procedure painful. Reschedule your session if you have sunburn, a breakout, or other forms of skin irritation. Waxing can irritate your skin as well. Do it a week or two before your dermaplaning treatment.
Minimize Sun Exposure: Being exposed to the sun for prolonged periods can make your skin more sensitive and leave you with a painful sunburn. Before your session, stay out of the sun as much as possible.