Dermaplaning: Improve The Natural Color, Texture, and Appearance of Your Skin

For the past 9 months, most of us have been spending anywhere between one and 8+ hours a day wearing a facial mask. Some of us have experienced breakouts (Mask’ne), and many of us are realizing our skin is starting to look a bit dull. That’s because moisture droplets and bacteria can build up when we’re not fully exhaling breath away from our face. A buildup of dead skin cells and soft facial hair can trap dirt and oils against our skin. Combine that with extended wearing of a face mask, and you have a greater likelihood of dull skin or developing Mask’ne. See our article: What’s Lurking Behind Your Mask? 6 things you can do…

One Dermaplaning treatment may work wonders for your complexion, and scarring from acne will require multiple treatments. Here are some reasons why you will want to get started with Dermaplaning NOW:

• A harsh New England Winter can cause facial dryness and exacerbate underlying skin conditions. Yes, so far, we’ve been lucky weather-wise, but we can pretty much count on some cold blustery days ahead.
• Dehydrated, flaky skin can interfere with the absorption of moisturizers and makeup causing you to use more products, and increase the potential of clogging your pores.
• It can take multiple treatments to clear deep acne scarring, correct skin pigmentation concerns, or minimize fine lines and wrinkles.
• Your skin will instantly have a healthier glow and feel amazingly soft.
• Moisturizer and makeup will glide on for a flawless finish.

Dermaplaning is a treatment that exfoliates dead skin cells and removes the fine vellus hairs (peach fuzz) from your face.

Using a specialized surgical instrument and disposable blade designed specifically for dermaplaning, your Board-Certified Esthetician will work in small segments to gently scrape your skin to remove both the vellus hair and top layer of dead skin cells. The results:

• Removes soft facial hair that traps dirt and oils
• Reduces the appearance of acne scars
• Diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles
  
• Improves the natural color, texture, and appearance of your skin
  
• Enables deeper product penetration so less moisturizer and makeup are needed

Who can benefit from Dermaplaning?

• All skin types can benefit from this treatment, and there is little to no risk of side effects or downtime for recovery. You may resume normal activity immediately after a Dermaplaning treatment.
• Dermaplaning is even safe for pregnant women!
• This treatment also works for people who have recently used Retin-A, retinol, glycolic acid, high strength salicylic acid, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, or other aggressive topical treatments.
• Most women and some younger men who have only soft vellus hairs on their faces can receive full facial dermaplaning treatments. However, most men have the potential for dense beard growth, even if clean-shaven, and can receive a Dermaplaning treatment only under their chin and on the sides of their neck, their cheeks, and forehead.

Dermaplaning Myths Busted

Contrary to old wives tales, removal of your fine vellus hair will not cause it to grow back darker or thicker. You cannot change the structure, color, or thickness of your hair follicles simply by Dermaplaning the face. Your hair will naturally grow back in about 3 to 4 weeks. There are no negative side effects, and you won’t “have to” keep getting Dermaplaning treatments (although you may want to add this to your monthly regimen). After multiple treatments, you may even find the hair that does grow back is lighter and there is less of it.

Myth: facial hair removal is painful. Not so! Dermaplaning can be used for very sensitive skin and is considered more gentle than waxing.

Myth: removing the facial hair will cause pimples. Again, not so! If anything, it will help improve the skin by removing the dead, microscopic hairs that trap dirt and moisture on the face.

Myth: men suffering from folliculitis cannot receive Dermaplaning. If your folliculitis is not extreme we can treat the surrounding area. We use only sanitary, one-use scalpel blades to perform Dermaplaning.

It’s 4+ Months to a Mask-less Summer!

We’re optimistic that we’ll be able to shed our face coverings by summer, so it’s important to protect your skin this winter. Yes, Dermaplaning can instantly transform your lack-luster skin into smooth glowing skin, but if you so stop wishing you had great skin – and get it! Schedule your appointment today with Victoria, Robin, or Stephan.

Take advantage of our Dermaplaning Winter Special and get your eyebrows sculpted at no additional charge (a $20 value).