Dermaplaning

Who is the ideal candidate?

Those with aging, dry, rough or uneven skin tone. This treatment also helps those with acne scars, fine lines and superficial hyperpigmentation. After the exfoliation, collagen is produced in the treated area and which creates firmer looking skin while elastin helps with the elasticity. Both proteins help diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. This regeneration of skin also brings forth healthy and less pigmented cells.

The procedure is not ideal for oily skin type or those with active acne. Sensitized skin such as those with sunburnt or flaring rosacea breakout or an inflammatory skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, should also avoid this treatment.

How long will that last and how often can I receive this treatment?

The result of the improvements to skin texture is immediate but are not permanent. While this treatment is effective to make the appearance of your skin more youthful, dermaplaning increases cellular turnover. This treatment removes approximately 21 days worth of dead skin and typically last about three weeks. It is important to let your skin rejuvenate, so maintenance treatments are generally done monthly.

Who is this NOT for?

The following conditions are recognized as contraindications for dermaplaning treatment or dermaplaning facial therapy and must be disclosed prior to treatment.

• Allergy to nickel

• Sunburnt or windburnt

• Current or recent use of Accutane (must be off for 6-12 months)

• Recent use of topical agents such as but not limited to glycolic acids, alpha-hydroxy acids or Retin-A (at least seven days prior)

• Any cancer therapy (chemotherapy, radiation)

• Blood thinners

• Auto Immune diseases (uncontrolled diabetes, multiple sclerosis, lupus, HIV, hepatitis, etc.)

• Any active or raised lesion (herpes simplex or flat warts)

• Eczema or psoriasis

• Waxing/threading or use depilatory creams (at least seven days prior)

• Cosmetic injections for 2 weeks before and after treatments.

If at any time you are not sure, please consult with your doctor before getting this procedure.

Final note

While there is no down time to this treatment, you may experience mild redness but this will quickly improve. While the utmost care will be taken, there are risks of small knicks and scratches since the surface of the skin is uneven and may not be visible until the following day. However they are small and superficial as the pressure used cannot cause a deep cut. These nicks and scrapes can heal within 24-48 hours.