Dermaplaning is an exfoliating treatment in which the aesthetician uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape off any dead skin cells on the surface of your skin along with the soft vellus hair. The buildup of dead skin and vellus hair can make your complexion appear dry, flaky and can cause breakouts from clogged hair follicles and pores. This form of mechanical exfoliation is extremely effective for maintaining an even, healthy glow.

Dermaplaning can be done on all skin types. Patients with sun damage, fine lines, very dry skin and dull skin are great candidates. However, since the procedure requires use of a sharp scalpel, those with inflamed acne should pass on it until their complexion clears up.

Dispite what you might think, dermaplaning will NOT make your hair grow back thicker and darker.

There is no downtime after dermaplaning. Some light redness can be expected but not always. It is not uncommon for clients to come in over their lunch break and head straight back into work after.

Post-exfoliation your skin is extremely susceptible to a sunburn. You will need to keep SPF on. If you are not willing to protect your skin from the sun you might want to skip the dermaplaning.

The results can last 4-6 weeks. The procedure removes three weeks of dead skin cells, so your glow will last all month long.