Dermaplane facial
What is dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure for your skin. Your aesthetician will use a special instrument to shave away the uppermost layers of your skin.
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; though, it doesn’t stop the aging process. Some people also get dermaplaning for hair removal. This is only a temporary fix because your hair will grow back.
Most people get the procedure on their face, but you can do it anywhere on your body.
Who gets dermaplaning?
You may consider dermaplaning if you have skin concerns such as:
- Peach fuzz (light, soft hair on your face)
- Skin damaged by sun exposure
- Fine lines (wrinkles)
- Acne scars
- Actinic keratosis (scaly skin patches that can lead to skin cancer)
- Dull or dry skin
Who shouldn’t have dermaplaning?
Some people with preexisting skin concerns shouldn’t have dermaplaning. Before getting this procedure, talk to your healthcare provider if you have:
- Psoriasis
- Skin burns, such as those from radiation therapy
- Skin rashes (contact dermatitis)
- An active case of acne
- Cold sore outbreaks eczema
- Moles, freckles, skin tags or other skin growths
What happens during dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning doesn’t require general anesthesia, but your healthcare provider might put a numbing cream or spray on your face about half an hour before the procedure.
Your healthcare provider uses a special instrument called a dermatome to remove hair and skin cells. The tool looks a bit like an electric razor. The dermatome has a small blade that moves back and forth across your skin. It doesn’t make cuts in your skin, but gently shaves off the top layers of skin.
Afterward, they may apply a soothing gel or ointment to your skin to reduce redness, swelling or irritation.
The treatment can last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour and a half. The length of the procedure depends on the size of the area that needs treatment.
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