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Dermaplane and Hair Growth

asked 1 year ago by 2417anon in columbus ohio
Latest answer by Michael Elam, MD
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Tags: dermaplaning

Does Dermaplane increase hair growth on the face?

4 answers to Dermaplane and Hair Growth

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Dermaplaning will not increase hair growth

We have performed this treatment in our office for years and haven't seen more hair growth after Dermaplaning.  I do think that initially once the hair is shaved during the Dermaplaning treatment that the skin feels so smooth with the hair gone and skin exfoliated that as the hair begins to grow again it feels a bit stubbly and in turn seems thicker coming in. This is because the hair has been cut at the thickest part of the hair and is all growing back at... more
Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD

Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dermaplaning and hair growth

Dermaplaning is simply the removal of superficial skin cells and hair on the surface of the skin. This does not cause any excess hair growth as you are not affecting the actual hair follicle. It leaves your face smooth, supile, and rejuvenated. It is especially helpful for patients who are using bleaching treatments for pigmentation problems as it allows the product to penetrate the barrier of the skin. All products will actually be more effective.
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dermaplaning and Hair Growth . . . A Correlation?

No, dermaplaning (using a blade to remove superficial skin cells and hair on the surface of the skin) will not cause increased hair growth. This procedure does not at all effect the hair cycle, which is regulated by cells deep within each hair follicle. Hair that has been exposed to "the elements" (ultraviolet rays from the sun), chemicals in our skincare products, etc. may seem thinner/less coarse that that comprising the "stubble" that you notice soon after shaving... more
Monika Kiripolsky, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Dermaplaning and hair growth

To the best of my knowledge there is no study supporting this but there may be anecdotal evidence to support this finding. For example, it is known that nail biters nails grow faster than individuals who do not bite their nails. However, we do not necessarily know that shaving absolutely increases the growth of facial hair of if it becomes more noticeable because the hair becomes thicker or more dense.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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