I have been taking low dose (40mg) Accutane a wk for 6 + months. I want to have dermaplaning done, is it safe?

Thank you for your question.Receiving botox injections after dermaplaning and/or waxing should not interfere with your botox. An alcohol swab was most likely used prior to injections which could have caused minor stinging after waxing/dermaplaning. To be sure what is best for you, see two or...

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.

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...