Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning Exfoliation Treatment - $150 - 60 minutes
Dermaplaning is the controlled scraping of the skin using a sterile, surgical blade held at a 45-degree angle for the removal of keratinized cells on the outer stratum corneum (outer layer of dead skin cells) and fine vellus hair (thin, fine, lightly coloured facial hair).
What Dermaplaning will do for you:
Dermaplaning immediately rejuvenates the skin by painlessly removing the outermost layer of dead skin cells and vellus hair. It is also highly effective in minimizing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars, while leaving skin smooth, supple, and vibrant. It is great for preparing the skin prior to chemical and enzyme peels and to increase penetration of active ingredients in treatment room and home care products. It creates the perfect canvas for makeup application and is the treatment of choice to prepare for prestigious occasions. Dermaplaning is a physical/mechanical exfoliation that is extremely safe when performed by a professionally trained Skincare Clinician utilizing the appropriate tools for the treatment.
What to expect during a Dermaplaning Treatment:
After a comprehensive skin analysis and a skincare plan has been developed with your Skincare Clinician, your Dermaplaning treatment begins with a thorough cleansing to remove bacteria from your skin’s surface. The exfoliation will begin from your forehead, down your cheeks, to your chin; avoiding your eyebrows, nose, and lips. Your Skincare Clinician will do this by holding your skin taut and gliding a surgical blade across your skin at a 45-degree angle. Blade movements will be light, quick, and painless with just enough pressure to remove the fine vellus hairs and dead skin cells, revealing a brighter and healthier skin underneath. Enjoy a scalp massage while a customized mask, based on your skin’s needs at the time, is applied. We will then complete your treatment by using specialized finishing products to help calm, hydrate, and protect your skin.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who can perform Dermaplaning?
An RPN/RN, licensed aesthetician, or cosmetologist who has been professionally trained can perform the treatment.
Is Dermaplaning safe?
Yes, Dermaplaning is safe when performed by a properly trained professional.
How should I prepare for a Dermaplaning treatment?
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Discontinue other aggressive skincare treatments involving retinoids, AHA’s, BHA’s or micro-beads 3 days prior to treatment to avoid over exfoliation.
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Avoid sun exposure.
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If your skin becomes sensitized before treatment, consider rescheduling or changing the procedure to better suit your needs.
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Be sure to schedule facial waxing 1-2 weeks prior to your dermaplaning treatment.
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Be mindful of scheduling other cosmetic treatments such as toxin or filler injections. These treatments should be performed on different days recommended by your health care professional to avoid adverse reactions.
Once the vellus hair is removed, will it grow back thicker?
No, vellus hair will typically grow back within 4 weeks. It is physiologically impossible for other depilatory forms such as dermaplaning, shaving, waxing, or tweezing to alter the type of hair grown in any given area.
Can dermaplaning cause the skin to bleed?
Yes, there is a slight chance of bleeding if the skin undergoes any inadvertent nicks, cuts, or excessive scraping. Your Skincare Clinician has been properly trained to do everything to mitigate any risks.
What areas on the body can be treated?
Dermaplaning should only be performed on the face. You should not Dermaplane the chest, throat, beard or scalp hair, or eyelids.
How often can Dermaplaning be performed?
Dermaplaning is recommended every 4 weeks in order to remove the top 2 to 3 weeks worth of dead skin cell build-up.
Can Dermaplaning be performed with a peel?
Yes, if deemed appropriate and safe by your Skincare Clinician, Dermaplaning is an excellent way to prepare the skin for most peels.
Does the skin actually peel from dermaplaning?
The skin does not “peel” from Dermaplaning, however there will be an accumulation of dead skin and hair on the blade as it travels over the skin. If dermaplaning is performed as a preparation for a chemical or enzyme peel, and there is visible “peeling” of the skin at a later date, it would be a result of the peel product used in the treatment, not the Dermaplaning.
Who can/can not be treated?
Dermaplaning can benefit all skin types, though may be contraindicated due to some health conditions. Examples of contraindicated health conditions include though not limited to:
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Active acne breakouts should not be treated until lesions are healed
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Open wounds or active infection
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Bleeding or clotting disorders
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Uncontrolled diabetes
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Active cancer treatments
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Active cold sores will need to be rescheduled and those prone to cold sores should begin to pre-medicate 24 hours prior to receiving treatment
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If your scheduled treatment is less than 6 months since your last dose of Accutane
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