Is Dermaplaning safe for women with tan or olive skin color?

I'm a 32-year-old hispanic woman, and I have a little sun damage, fine lines, and some skin discoloration. My dermatologist recommends Dermaplaning, but I'm not sure if the procedure is safe for me. Will it work for my skin type? I'd like to learn more about it.

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A: Dermaplaning in a dark complected individual

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

If performed judiciously and by an experienced individual, dermaplaning should not have any effect on a darkly complected individual. Similarly, microdermabrasion should have few complications if performed properly.  I would advise caution with chemical peels, conventional dermabrasion or laser. Of... more

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