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Thanks for your query. If you had a deep dermaplaning then sun has to be avoided for a minimum period if 7-10 days and sunscreen has to be continued lifelong. Hope it helpsAll The Best
You should avoid direct sunlight for 24 hours after a dermaplaning session. It is recommended to wear SPF after dermaplaning.
Thank you for your question. It is always important to maintain safe sun exposure practices. Please review the recovery instructions provided by your board certified facial plastic surgeon for the recommended answer as you should be working closely with your surgeon. You will need to avoid putting anything on the treated area for at least a week, but you should always apply sunscreen on your face for the rest of your life.Best wishes,
After dermabrasion avoid sun or protect from sun for at least 6 weeks. If you get early sun exposure you will form a deep tan from UV stimulation. This dark tan can last many months and is unsightly. My Best, Dr Commons
It is not recommended to dermaplane while on Accutane. Any type of exfoliation, including chemical treatments and manual exfoliation should be avoided because of sensitivity to the skin.
Botox is a fabulous injection and I often combines with chemical peels or microdermabrasion. As long as pressure wasn't placed on the areas that you had Botox you should be just fine.
I always tell my patients, if a facial feels good for you to relax, get it. If you are actually trying to improve your skin in the long term, do Dermapen instead. You know when you go on a trip and you get a facial, you glow that day, then go back to looking normal the day after. After...
Most light to medium depth chemical peels can be used after dermaplaning as long as your esthetician evaluates the skin making sure your a good candidate for both treatments. If you decide on dermaplaning prior to a chemical peel it will help the peel penetrate deeper into the skin.
Yes, dermabrasion is definitely okay to do on men, and yes you would need to shave the day of surgery. You cannot shave until you have healed after the procedure, though. A great benefit is to couple this with a CO2 laser/laser resurfacing. Check out our website at drkimberlyhenry.com for more...
Thank you for your question in regards to dermaplaning. No, it is not something you have to commit to forever. Dermaplaning removes the top dead layer of skin cells, along with the vellus hairs (peach fuzz). Your hair may appear to feel a bit course once they start to grow back, but will r...
