What is Dermaplaning Facial?

Are you looking for a solution that will brighten your skin, reduce the appearance of acne scarring, and help you look and feel your best? Dermaplaning could be the option you’re looking for. With professional dermaplaning services, you can experience a number of cosmetic benefits. If you’re thinking about dermaplaning, make sure you know what to expect from your appointment, who is eligible for those services, and how to make the most of your appointment.

Who is Eligible for Dermaplaning?

Most men and women of all ages can benefit from dermaplaning services. However, some conditions may mean that dermaplaning is not a suitable solution for you, including:

  • Severe acne
  • Rosacea
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Sensitive skin
  • Skin cancer
  • Open skin lesions or sores
  • Thin or delicate skin

If you are currently taking steroids, you should avoid dermaplaning for the time being.

Dermaplaning is a great solution for many people, including those who hope to reduce the appearance of acne scars or improve skin texture and tone. If you have questions about whether it is suitable for your needs, discuss your skin concerns with your aesthetician ahead of time. Make sure to disclose any potential medical issues or needs.

Expectations for Dermaplaning Services

When you head in for your dermaplaning procedure, make sure you know what to expect. It isn’t a painful procedure; dermaplaning feels much like shaving. It only affects the outermost layer of skin, so you won’t feel any uncomfortable pricking or scraping. Your procedure will start with cleansing your face and patting it dry. Then, holding the skin taut, your technician will make quick strokes across your face with the dermaplaning blade.

Appointment Duration

Your dermaplaning appointment will take an average of 30 minutes. Plan ahead for any other procedures you intend to have at the same time. Keep in mind that you should not schedule aggressive skincare procedures at the same time as your dermaplaning appointment.

Appearance

Your first dermaplaning appointment can help improve the appearance and texture of your skin, making it feel smoother and reducing acne scarring. You may have some pinkness or light irritation immediately after your appointment, especially if you have sensitive skin. However, even after your first appointment, you will notice that your skin looks and feels smoother.

Aftercare

After your appointment, avoid aggressive skin treatments, including exfoliants, for at least three days, as your skin may be more sensitive than usual. Try to stay out of direct sunlight for a few days, as you may be more prone to sunburn than usual.

The Benefits of Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning offers a number of potential benefits:

  • Remove unwanted peach fuzz from the face. Many women, in particular, do not like the appearance of vellus hair on the surface of the skin. Dermaplaning temporarily removes it.
  • Reduce the appearance of acne scarring. Dermaplaning reveals undamaged skin below the surface, which can make scars look lighter and reduce the pitting that often accompanies acne scars.
  • Make your skin look brighter. Since you’re removing dead skin cells, your skin may appear younger and brighter.
  • Even out skin texture. Dermaplaning helps smooth the texture of your skin, making it appear more even.

Thanks to the benefits of dermaplaning, many people find it easier to apply makeup since it helps smooth out the skin and remove barriers that can interfere with application.

Expectations for Dermaplaning Services

What Should I Expect after Dermaplaning Facial?

Dermaplaning is an on-going treatment, but after each session, changes are noticeable within a few days. Most patients schedule monthly sessions with Adam and Eve Medical Aesthetics to complete their facial treatments in Scottsdale. With regular treatments, patients notice a healthier glow and smoother skin. Combined with a chemical peel, results are enhanced and a more significant change is noticeable.

Schedule Your Dermaplaning Today

Are you ready to experience the benefits of dermaplaning? If you’re in Scottsdale, Adam & Eve Medical Aesthetics provides various skincare services, including dermaplaning. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dermaplaning Facial

Dermaplaning does not cause hair to grow back darker or thicker. It also does not increase hair growth in the treated area. Skin is smooth and exfoliated after dermaplaning.

For most patients, Dermaplaning results last about 4 weeks before the procedure needs to be repeated. It is also possible to extend the results with proper in-home skincare.

Yes, Dermaplaning can be combined with other treatments. Your aesthetician can help you determine the best combination of treatments and products to achieve your goals.

Dermaplaning practitioners use a small, sterile scalpel to gently scrape off the top layer of dead skin cells as well as the fine hairs on your face. The rationale behind this procedure is to exfoliate the skin with tiny, feathery strokes and also to trigger cell regeneration. It’s basically a more intense version of using an exfoliating product on your face. Though some people refer to dermaplaning as simply “shaving” your face, it’s a much more complicated treatment that exfoliates one of the most delicate areas of your body. Before you locate your razor and mirror at home, know that it’s best to leave this activity in the hands of the professionals and their sterile instruments.

Because your skin cells will naturally regenerate every few weeks, we recommend receiving a dermaplaning session every three to four weeks. If you wish, it can be combined with our other services, such as dermal fillers or additional body treatments as well. There is no medical downside to waiting longer than this between appointments, but if you do, you may notice that the smooth, silky texture you’ve grown to love after a dermaplaning facial fades over time.

You can expect to pay up to $150 for your dermaplaning session. Remember to choose your practitioner wisely and be wary of any “deal” that offers you a quick dermaplaning session for a shockingly low price — unless you’re familiar with the establishment and the practitioner who’s offering it.

Dermaplaning allows for the quick exfoliation of dead skin cells that may be getting in the way of your beauty routine and obscuring your skin’s natural, healthy glow. It will also clear any fine hairs from the facial area. Putting on foundation or moisturizer will be easier after a dermaplaning session as these substances will not settle on a rough, uneven surface. Most people find dermaplaning to be very relaxing, and they appreciate that they can immediately return to their usual activities after undergoing this exfoliation treatment.

Overall, dermaplaning is extremely safe as it is non-invasive, requires no stitches, and does not necessitate a long recovery period. Our practitioners use sterile instruments that are designed for surgical use (though there will be no cutting during a dermaplaning appointment). Healthy adults should be able to undergo a dermaplaning facial without a problem.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a medical condition or you have a skin issue that affects your face — such as rosacea, acne, or extremely sensitive skin — you may wish to either wait until your flare-up is over or speak with your physician. It’s important to speak to your physician to determine whether dermaplaning is right for you. We have many other options that may be more appropriate for sensitive skin or for those who struggle with other skin conditions.

It’s recommended to schedule a dermaplaning facial about three to four weeks after you have had your last one. Doing it again too soon may leave your skin feeling red and raw while waiting too long can result in your skin feeling rougher than usual. Exfoliation is good for your skin because it increases facial circulation, unclogs your pores, and helps even out any inconsistencies in your skin tone. Too much of a good thing, though, will not serve you well in this case! Stick to the schedule your provider recommends to have youthful, happy skin.

No! It’s a common myth that shaving any hair on your body makes it grow back thicker. Though you may feel a tiny bit of stubble as the hairs grow back in, this is a normal sensation, and it will go away when the hair grows back completely. Your facial hair will not grow back darker, thicker, coarser, or change to a different color than it was before you had a dermaplaning session.

No, it should not hurt. Dermaplane practitioners use a small, sterile blade at exactly the right angle to create a scraping sensation — not a cutting or scratching feeling. It’s important to find a medical spa or clinic whose staff is licensed and certified before you book your first appointment to make sure you are afforded the highest quality of treatment possible. Choosing a practitioner with expertise means that they have likely had hundreds to thousands of hours of performing this type of facial before.