Ask The
Experts with
Tammy Young, Licensed
Aesthecian
Dermaplaning
What is derma-planing?
Dermaplaning is the
controlled scraping of skin that efficiently removes the layer of
dead skin and what we commonly call the fine “peach fuzz” on the
face.
Is dermaplaning a new procedure?
No, but up until now,
it has been offered more commonly on the West Coast and major cities.
In the past, it has been commonly used among Hollywood celebrities
and Country Music stars.
How does it differ from microdermabrasion or
peels?
Microdermabrasion is
an abrasive, rapid exfoliation that sands off 3 layers of dead or
damaged skin to reveal an undamaged layer of skin underneath.
Whereas with dermaplaning, it is not abrasive, there are no products
involved with the procedure, and there is no discomfort or pain.
There is no recovery time.
How does it work and what are the benefits?
We use a dermaplaning
device to remove the dead skin cells and fine facial hair to reveal
healthy, undamaged skin. Because there are no products involved,
there is no risk of allergies. It provides the client immediate
gratification – you can apply makeup immediately afterward. It’s
great for special occasions where you want to look your best.
Are there clients that especially benefit from
dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is very
gentle and very efficient. Dermaplaning works great with clients
with sensitive skin who tend to be allergic to certain products. It
is also very beneficial for those clients who naturally have a lot of
fine facial hair.
Are there clients that would not be suitable
for dermaplaning?
People who are going
through cancer treatment or have an uncontrolled bleeding problem are
not dermaplaning candidates. A client with active acne, cycstic acne
or those who have taken Accutane within the past year are also not
good candidates. For all of these conditions or situations, there
are other treatments that would be more beneficial for these clients.
What do clients need to do prior to
dermaplaning?
The only
“pretreatment” we require is that if a client is on a Retin-A
regiment, we ask that you do not use Retin-A for several days before
dermaplaning. Other than that, there is none.
After dermaplaning treatments, is there a
recovery time or special instructions to do at home?
There is no recovery
time – results are immediate. However, because we have eliminated
the dead skin cells, new, undamaged skin is revealed, we recommend
wearing sunscreen for a couple of days afterward. Obviously, no
tanning bed immediately afterward. Also, we provide an ointment
afterwards to wear to help keep your skin baby-soft. Other than
this, you can apply makeup immediately afterwards.
Is dermaplaning painful or uncomfortable?
No
How long does the dermaplaning procedure take?
The dermaplaning
procedure itself takes only 20 – 30 minutes.
Can I combine dermaplaning with facials?
Yes. In fact, we
offer a DermaplanePro Facial that includes a natural enzyme peel to
get rid of any additional dead skin after dermaplaning. It also
includes extractions, if necessary, and a moisturizing mask. If a
monthly skin treatment is already part of your regiment, we can
certainly add dermaplaning to a client’s regular routine.
How often can you get dermaplaning treatments?
Dermaplaning is so
gentle you could actually do it weekly. However, we recommend once a
month for eliminating damaged skin. For the facial hair aspect
alone, dermaplaning will last from 6 – 8 weeks.
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