Dermaplaning on Acne Scars

Dermaplaning on acne scars is a relatively minimally invasive intervention which is not likely to have any dramatic effects on acne scarring. It is more likely that you will derive greater benefit from dermabrasion and this may take multiple sesions. A 30% improvement is considered a decent result.

Dermaplaning is a procedure, typically performed by Aestheticians, which allows for shaving/ removal of cell layers within the epidermis.  In order to achieve a significant improvement in the appearance of a scar, the level of treatment must enter the lower layer of skin (dermis).  Therefore, Dermaplaning is very limited in its ability to address acne scars.

Dermaplaning isn't really meant to address scarring or textural issues.  Dermaplaning is a great exfoliating procedure that our aestheticians use in conjunction with enzymes, microdermabrasion, alpha and beta hydroxy acid peels in their routine maintenance facials for our patients.  It's doubtful that you would ever see a noticeable improvement to pitted acne scars but by exfoliating the skin and increasing cell turn over you may notice the staining that occurs after an acne breakout resolve quicker. 

Dermaplaning is an effective technique where the outer layers of skin are aggressively exfoliated by using a sharp blade. A great deal of care must be taken to make sure that this remains superficial and does not enter the deeper layers of the terms which would cause scarring and some bleeding. Dermaplaning is an excellent technique to resurface the skin but will not treat scars that are deeper in the dermis such as acne scar. These scars may be treated with dermabrasion, dermal fillers, subcision, or a combination of these techniques.

OK, loaded question. If mild and early scars, and if one derma planes to increase topical absorbing of topical such as high strength retinoic acid 2-3 %, every 2-3 weeks for 4-5 months, one can show a mild to modest improvement in vvvvv mild scars not attached to the deeper layers. So in this context under experimental conditions yes. In the real world when you have mixed scars and derma planning is warm and fuzzy with no true medical grade topicals- no. Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.