Will dermaplaning cause by blonde peachfuzz to grow back black and course?

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Based on my research online, the answer is no however I've been told by an aesthetician that it will, she has seen this in some client. I'm 41 now but when I was young, I had blonde hairs on my legs before I started shaving and once I started shaving, the hair grew back course and black. Will this happen to my face from dermaplane treatments that are spread out 8 weeks apart?

Georges Kaado, MD · Answer

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 texture, color, pattern, etc of hair. The hair will regrow in the exact same way it was before the procedure.

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

Absolutely not! While dermaplaning your esthetician is removing any dead skin cell buildup and also the vellus hairs on your face. After your dermaplane session the vellus hairs on the face will always grow back the same way after about 3 to 4 weeks depending on the person. Your dermaplane session will ensure you better product absorption, brighter skin, and better makeup application!

Sue Ellen Cox, MD · Answer

Hi jflag, thank you for your question. It is a common and false misconception that shaving or dermaplaning cause hair to grow back darker or coarser. Dermaplaning is a simple and effective form of microdermabrasion that removes dead skin and light, vellus facial hair. That hair will grow back at a normal rate and will not change in any other way.
Leg hair typically becomes darker and coarser during puberty, and remains that way through adulthood. Because women often start shaving at the onset of puberty, it is easy to conclude that shaving has caused the hair to become darker. In reality, the difference is caused by hormonal changes in the body that will take place whether or not you choose to shave.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question in regards to laser hair removal. Dermaplaning should not cause hairs to grow back thicker and/or darker than before. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps!

Tonya Boudreaux, MD · Answer

Hello,
No! Dermaplaning will not cause hair to grow back thicker or darker on the face!
Enjoy your treatment!

Emily B. McLaughlin, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Dermaplaning is a method of exfoliation that consists of using a scalpel blade to gently scrape off the top layer of dulling dead skin cells in order to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. Removing the excess dead skin and vellus hair (peach fuzz) allows the products to absorb better. It will not grow back darker or more course. Consult with an experienced medical aesthetician in your area. Good luck!

Renee Burke, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. No, peachfuzz is considered vellus hair. Vellus hair will only grow back the way it was before it was removed. Terminal hair is black and course. When terminal hair is removed it will grow back the way it was before it was removed. MedSpa Barrington IL

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and while there is always a slight risk of this occurring I have not heard of this happening following derma planning so I would not be concerned at this time.

Will dermaplaning cause by blonde peachfuzz to grow back black and course?

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