Dermaplaning 101 : pro TIP

What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a safe and painless clinical skincare treatment that manually exfoliates the superficial layers of the skin while helping remove vellum hair, delivering an instant glow to the skin. Dermaplaning has been around for 40 years and has recently gained popularity in the medical esthetic field. The treatment involves gently gliding a stainless-steel scalpel blade across the skin to remove keratinized cell and peach fuzz. After the treatment, client will not peel or visibly shed skin. This is a great alternative to peels for those who desire professional grade exfoliation without downtime. 

Who is this beneficial for?

It is an effective treatment for dealing with the following skin issues: acne scars, uneven skin tones, dehydrated skin, sun-damaged skin, fine lines and wrinkles. The removal of dead skin cells allows skin care products to be more effective, reduce the appearance of fine lines, even out skin tone, and keep your skin hydrated providing a healthy glow. 

Who can receive Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is suitable for all skin types and ethnicities. 

Dermaplaning can be an effective treatment methods for those client's that have couperose (tiny blood vessels near the surface of the skin), sensitive or allergies that prevent the use of microdermabrasion or chemical peels. It is also important to know that such areas such as eyelid and the nose are not treatable with dermaplaning.

Dermaplaning is safe and an excellent treatment if you are pregnant or nursing and want exfoliation without the use of chemicals.

Who can receive Dermaplaning?

It is also not recommended for men with dense facial hair.

It is also not recommended for those with active break outs. If you have active acne, it is best to wait until breakouts are healed before starting this treatment. 

What is cell turnover and why it is important?

Cell turnover is known as constant shedding of dead skin cells and subsequent replacement with younger cells of the epidermis. Young, healthy skin is shed and replaced approximately every 28 days. This is why younger skin appears brighter and radiant. The skin naturally shed dead skin cells. After the age of 35 year old, every decade beyond, it takes longer for these cells to shed causing the skin to appear greyish and dull. The older we become, the longer the cell's life span becomes to expose the healthier cells beneath. Dermpalning is excellent method to remove excess keratinized cells. It is recommended every 28 days to mimic the natural cellular turnover of youthful cells.

Dermis Cell Turnover by Age:

Infants: 14 Days

Teens: 14-28 Days

20's : 24-30 Days

30's : 28-35 Days

40's : 30-42 Days

50's : 45-84 days 

Benefits of Dermaplaning:

- Improves skin texture

- Removes peach fuzz (vellus hair) which traps oil & dirt leading to clogged pores

- Eliminates dead skin cells

- Soften skin

- Provides a smooth complexion

- Brighten skin and reduces hyperpigmentation

- Enables better product penetration and absorption

- Reduces appearance of fine lines

- Enables a radiant glow

- Delivers instant results

- No down time

- Results will last up to 3-4 weeks

Indications for Dermaplaning Treatment: 

- Dry rough skin

- Superficial hyperpigmentation

- Mild acne scarring

- Fine lines and wrinkles

- Dull complexion

- Sun damage

- Lacking lustre

- Dehydrated skin

- Anyone looking to brighten their skin

Contraindications for Dermaplaning Treatment:

Although it is impossible to list every potential risk, the following condition are considered as contraindications for dermaplaning treatment and must be dislclosed prior to service.

- Active acne (easily spread and may cause infection)

- Active infection of any type (herpes simplex or flat warts)

- Open wounds or lesions

- Recent chemical peel procedures, IPL or laser (must wait 3 weeks)

- Allergy to nickle (dermaplaning blades contain nickle, and may cause skin allergy)

- Accutane (must wait at least 12 months after taking medication)

- Eczema or Psoriasis (may exaggerate condition)

- Sunburn

- Botox and Filler (must wait 2-3 weeks before receiving a dermaplaning treatment)

- blood thinners or medications that may cause skin to break open

- Diabetic clients (those with a compromised immune system inhibits the healing process)

- Hemophilia (inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, which can lead to spontaneous bleeding)

- History of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation

- Use of topical acids, AHAs : alpha-hydroxy acids, and retin-A (clients must refrain from using acids 3 weeks prior to treatment.

- Chemo or radiation (must consult with their doctor)