What Is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a skin treatment that uses an exfoliating blade to skim dead skin cells and hair from your face. It’s also called microplaning or blading. The procedure aims to create smooth, youthful, and radiant skin while potentially addressing deep acne scarring and uneven texture. It also removes fine facial hair.
This treatment suits any skin type and is particularly beneficial for those dealing with:
- Acne scars
- Dull skin
- Dry skin
- Sun-damaged skin
- Fine wrinkles
Treatment & Results
The procedure is painless, though patients may experience tingling sensations. After settling into a comfortable chair in a clean setting, your provider applies numbing options if desired. Your provider will use an electronic or manual dermaplaning tool to scrape over your skin at a 45-degree angle for approximately 20–30 minutes.
Following treatment, providers apply soothing substances like aloe and protective sunscreen to calm and shield your freshly exfoliated skin.
Post Care
Recovery requires no downtime. Mild redness or scraping sensations may persist for a few days post-procedure. You may notice that your skin looks brighter immediately after treatment, though full results become apparent as redness subsides over several days.
Results aren’t permanent—the procedure removes approximately three weeks of dead skin accumulation. Protection from sun exposure is critical post-treatment to preserve results and prevent pigmentation issues.