Dermaplane and 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 the same rate, making a definite contrast to how it felt initially after the treatment.   

No, the vellus hairs on the face will always grow back the same! It will not increase the growth or darken the color of the hairs.

Dermaplaning is an easy procedure where dead skin is removed from the epidermis, as well as vellus hair. Skin appears smoother, lessening the appearance of acne scarring, any sun damage or hyperpigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles. Dermaplaning may be done as a stand alone treatment or to enhance another facial treatment, such as a brightening peel. Dermaplaning does not change the hair growth, pattern, texture, etc. The hair will grow back after a few weeks exactly as it was before. 

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 or dermaplaning. However, the individual hairs are still growing at the same rate and thickness as they would have before you shaved them since, again, you have not affected the cells deeper within the follicle that dictate the length of the hair cycle and the thickness of individual hairs.

So, you can rest assured that dermaplaning, as well as shaving at home, will not cause you to be more hairy in the long run.

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.