Dermaplaning is a cosmetic treatment in which dead skin cells and peach fuzz are scraped off with a scalpel. This should be performed by a plastic surgeon, dermatologist or cosmetologist. While dermaplaning removes fine facial hairs, the procedure differs from shaving in terms of the tools used, the amount of skin removed and the person performing the procedure. Dermaplaning exfoliates your skin removes dead skin cells and fine hairs; a scalpel gently glides along your skin at a 45 degree to exfoliate and remove hair.
Benefits include brighter more youthful skin tone, removing small hairs (peach fuzz), reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and reducing hyper- pigmentation. Most people have little or no irritation, though some soreness and a mild burning sensation are uncommon, transient side effects.
Dermaplaning isn't covered by insurance. A full face dermaplaning costs $200. The procedure takes less than 1 hour. No downtime is needed to let your skin heal.
Use a Broad spectrum sunscreen of at least 30 SPF and a moisturizer afterwards.
Dermaplaning can help even skin tone brighten a dull complexion and remove unwanted facial hairs.
Dermaplaning can also be incorporated with other cosmetic procedures, such as sublative, micro needling, and Intense pulsed light skin rejuvenation to enhance results.
