I am wanting to do this treatment but have bee told that it is advisable to not use salicylic acid for 2 weeks prior to treatment but am worried it will cause me to have acne breakouts again and disrupt my skin as it's calm now and breakouts are controlled.
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Answer: Can I do Dermaplaning if I've used Salicylic Acid in the last 2 weeks leading up to it?
I am surprised you were able to obtain 70% glycolic acid - that is very, very strong and would give most people quite a burn. You'll need to see your dermatologist for wound healing advice and I would caution you about following those "easy" YouTube videos. Many products and...
Great question, and one I have heard many times. The reason dermaplaining is performed in a medical setting, like a med spa, is because of the use of the dermal blade. This superficial procedure is a form of mechanically exfoliating the skin by gently scraping away the top layer with a dermal...
Thanks for your question. PRP applied after dermaplaning might help a tiny bit, but really isn't going to get down to the layers of the skin where it might be really worth the effort. There is more literature supporting application of PRP after microneedling, which drills little...