Is it common to have breakouts following dermaplaning?

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I've heard that this type of exfoliation can be beneficial for acne. Can application of a light peel following dermaplaning help prevent breakouts?

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

If you're dealing with active acne, you can still receive a dermaplane facial, but a licensed esthetician should avoid dermaplaning directly over an active breakout to prevent opening the comedone and causing bacteria to spread. If you dermaplane prior to a chemical peel the active ingredients in the peel will penetrate deeper into the skin which can be beneficial to treating acne. It is always possible to experience some purging post dermaplaning due to the removal of dead skin cells and potential exposure of clogged pores.

Stacy Peterson, MD (retired) · Answer

The dermaplane procedure is not recommended to perform on oily skin types.  The hair follicle performs as a wick for the oil to come out of the skin.  When you blunt the hair off at the skin level with the dermaplane procedure, it can trap the oil and cause breakouts.

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