ABOUT DERMAPLANING

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DERMAPLANING?

You can expect to see smoother skin, zero peach fuzz (until it grows back, of course), and brighter-looking skin. And because you’re removing all your dead skin cells, your skincare products will better penetrate your skin when you apply them, making them all the more effective.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF DERMAPLANING?

In the hands of a professional, Dermaplaning is safe for all skin types, especially those with sun damage, fine lines, dry patches, and dull skin. But, of course, there are caveats: If you have highly reactive, sensitive skin (like those with rosacea or keratosis pilaris), you may want to pass on this one, since it might irritate your skin. Same goes for anyone with inflamed acne—unsurprisingly, sliding a sharp scalpel over your pimples can irritate them and worsen existing breakouts.

WILL DERMAPLANING CAUSE BREAKOUTS?

Quite the opposite, actually. A buildup of dead skin can clog your pores and hair follicles, which can not only cause pimples but also block your skincare products from penetrating the skin, which is why exfoliation is essential for maintaining an even, healthy glow.

DOES DERMAPLANING HURT?

The thought of a blade sliding across your face is a scary one, We agree, but it’s not actually painful at all. Think of it like shaving any other part of your body. Can you feel it? Yes. Does it hurt? Not if you’re doing it right.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME AFTER A DERMAPLANING TREATMENT?

Some light redness can be expected but not always. “It’s perfectly fine and common to make an appointment during lunch and go right back to work after the 45-minute treatment.

CAN YOU WEAR MAKEUP AFTER DERMAPLANING?

Ever notice how peach fuzz tends to stand out even more underneath foundation and face powders? Well, since dermaplaning removes all the little hairs on your face, your makeup will actually glide on super smoothly. But hold up—although it’s tempting to see the results right away, try to avoid slapping on a face full of makeup immediately after your dermaplaning treatment.

“I love to let the skin breathe for the rest of the day. “If you need to wear makeup, you can, but your skin barrier is more open and may become more irritated.” Once your skin has had time to settle (about a day), proceed with all the foundation your little heart desires.

SHOULD I PUT ANYTHING ON MY SKIN AFTER DERMAPLANING?

Since your skin barrier will be more vulnerable after dermaplaning, we recommend using a rich hyaluronic acid mask or Ultraderm Skin Karma Moisturising Lotion to help repair your skin and keep it super hydrated and happy.

WILL SHAVING MY FACE MAKE MY HAIR GROW BACK THICKER?

Contrary to what you’ve been told, dermaplaning will not make your hair grow back thicker or darker. Once your hair begins to grow back, it might feel different because the hair was cut straight across, but it’s actually the same texture as it was before and it will grow at the same speed.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED DERMAPLANING TREATMENTS?

Since this is a deeply exfoliating treatment, We recommend waiting at least a month between appointments, although some patients with sensitive skin can limit their treatments to even once a season.

WILL DERMAPLANING MAKE MY SKIN MORE SENSITIVE TO THE SUN?

Post-exfoliation, your skin will be especially susceptible to the sun, so if you don’t take sun protection seriously (it’s 2019! Come on! It’s time!), you might want to skip this treatment altogether. Otherwise, you’ll need to be diligent with the SPF afterwards—use gentle sunscreens of at least SPF 30—but that should be the case every day of your life.