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.