Dermaplane

What Does a Dermaplane Treatment Consist of?

Dermaplaning physical exfoliation treatments are performed as an outpatient procedure with no downtime. They are safe, but to enhance your session, it is important to follow a bit of advice when preparing for your treatment. If you are using any at-home chemical exfoliation treatments including retinol, serums or facial polishes, discontinue using them three to five days before your appointment with us. Skin cells take a bit of time to renew, and discontinuing exfoliation allows them to do that so you maximize the effects of your dermaplaning session. It is also important to stay out of the sun for about five days prior to your treatment. If you are planning to schedule Botox or another injectable filler session with Adam and Eve Medical Aesthetics in Scottsdale, do so after your dermaplaning treatment is complete. If you wax, wait two weeks after dermaplaning to resume.

At your dermaplaning appointment, your skin will be cleansed and dried to prepare it for treatment. Oil will then be applied to help the scalpel run smoothly across your skin. The skin is held taut, starting at the forehead, and the scalpel is gently stroked against it at a 45 degree angle. You may experience slight scraping or tingling sensation, but the procedure is generally pain-free. You will finish up with a warm towel wrap to calm the skin and relax you, and then you are free to return home or go about with your daily routine.

After your treatment, avoid heavy exercise, excessive heat exposure and the sun for about three days. Facial waxing should also be avoided for seven days, and any Botox or injectable filler treatments should wait two to four weeks. Do not pick, scratch or itch the treated area. Avoid exfoliating at home for about two weeks, and use the recommended products suggested to you by Adam and Eve Medical Aesthetics in Scottsdale. If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call.