What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning has many different implications. Literally, it should mean shaving layers of the dermis. In reality and practice, it tends to mean shaving of the epidermis and is an aggressive method of exfoliation that generally uses a blade. It can be an excellent method of rapdily achieving control of conditions limited to the upper epidermis (stratum corneum and above). Estheticians can perform this as long as they remain in the epidermis. However, this is impossible to control and can... more

Dermaplaning is a technique where the outer layers of skin are exfoliated with the use of a blade. Dermaplaning is an effective way to resurface the skin. However, care must be taken to remain only the superficial layer of the skin. When the blade enters the deeper layers of the dermis you can expect small areas of pinpoint bleeding. For this reason, dermaplaning should be done by a physician or under direct physician supervision.

Dermaplaning is an exfoliative treatment performed using a scalpel to "shave" away the outermost layers of the skin. This process is painless and very safe but is only recommended for treatment of the face (not the nose, neck or decollete). Not only will you achieve smoother, brighter skin but this also helps remove peach fuzz. Despite popular belief, the hair does not grow back thicker.

Dermaplaning is an effective way of exfoliation. Using a blade we shave, or remove, the dead skin cells from the epidermis. Along with exfoliating, dermaplaning also helps remove the unwanted velus hairs from the face. Usually, you can see a difference after the first treatment. While this is an aggressive treatment, dermaplaning does not break the capillaries on the face.