Dermaplaning
In Depth
Our Dermaplaning Treatment involves gently exfoliating the face with a medical grade scalpel to remove the very top layer of skin. This removes the dead skin cells and fine vellus hairs (peach fuzz), leaving the surface of your skin ultra smooth. The process stimulates development of new skin cells, and helps new skin rise to the surface. It provides a smoother, more youthful appearance, and a "blank slate" for better absorption of your skincare products.
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Our Step-by-Step Process
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Certified Technician Suman Prasad will perform a thorough diagnosis of your skin.
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Your face, neck and décolleté will be cleansed using our Gentle Facial Wash.
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Using professional, sterile, medical grade tools, Suman will begin the Dermaplaning treatment. She will use our Hydra Calm Facial Oil during the pain free process. The tools are disposable, and will be opened in front of you before the treatment begins. Each session uses a set of tools that are brand new and non-used.
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After the treatment, Suman will apply our Sensitive Skin Tonic with Aloe on a cotton round, and smooth over your skin to restore the pH balance, hydrate, and soothe.
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To calm and soothe the skin further, Suman will apply our Sensitive Skin Enzyme Mask for approximately 5 - 7 minutes.
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Afterwards, Suman will apply our Calming Balm, massaging it into your skin. She will follow it up with our Hydrant Stabilizer for any redness.
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The final step in your session is sunscreen. Suman will use our Aroma Matte Day Cream SPF 30 for proper skin protection.
What is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive, exfoliating treatment that manually removes dead skin cells and vellus hair on the face. Before the treatment, your Esthetician will prepare your skin, hold it taut, while a sterile blade tool glides across the skin. This removes the top layers so newer skin under the surface is revealed. After this treatment, your skin will be gently wiped down with a warm towel to remove any impurities and peach fuzz, followed by an Enzyme cream mask.
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Does Dermaplaning hurt?
Dermaplaning is a completely painless treatment. The blade tool delicately glides just above the outermost layer of skin, removing any hair and dead skin cells in its path.
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Will the vellus hair grow back thicker?
No. It is physiologically impossible for vellus hair, also known as peach-fuzz, to grow back thicker or darker. Vellus hair, when removed, will grow back the same.
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What should I know BEFORE Dermaplaning?
If you are using Retinoids, discontinue 7 days prior to your treatment. This treatment might not be suitable for darker skin types that are prone to hyperpigmentation, please ask your Esthetician before scheduling. If you are experiencing an acne flare up before the treatment, please wait until it subsides and heals.
What should I know AFTER Dermaplaning?
There is zero downtime after a treatment. You may experience mild redness, but this will quickly subside.
How long do results last?
The results are immediate! You’ll notice your skin is brighter, smoother and rejuvenated. Typically results last between three to four weeks.
How often should you Dermaplane?
We recommend Dermaplaning monthly; exfoliation is important for maintaining a healthy skincare regimen. Dermaplaning removes twenty-eight days’ worth of dead skin cells. It is best to allow the skin to complete its rejuvenation cycle before your next Dermaplaning treatment.
Contraindications
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any allergy to nickel
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active acne
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active cold sores
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flat warts
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skin cancer
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flare up of eczema or dermatitis
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hemophilia
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rosacea
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scleroderma impetigo
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sunburn or recent sun exposure
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raised/vascular lesions
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telangiectasia/erythema
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uncontrolled diabetes
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history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation
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clients who have thick dark facial hair
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undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
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hormonal therapy
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Accutane within the last 6 months
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skin peels or recent used topical agents such as glycolic acids, alpha-
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hydroxy acids
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Retin-A off for 2 weeks
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If any of the above applies to you, please contact Suman directly at (209) 623-6273 before scheduling. Thank you!