How Often Should You Dermaplane? Dermaplaning Benefits and FAQs
It’s winter and your mood and skin are keeping stride with the weather — dull, dreary, and lifeless.
Dermaplaning seems like the perfect pick-me-up — something to pull you out of the winter doldrums, freshen you up, and set you on the path for spring — all in a few short minutes.
Read on to discover the benefits of dermaplaning, how often you should dermaplane, and where to go to uncover a fresh, radiant complexion that will reveal your inner glow.
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What Is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a process that uses a sterile surgical blade to gently exfoliate surface layers of dead facial skin cells and unwanted vellus hair (peach fuzz).
The procedure is performed by an esthetician who prepares your forehead, cheeks, chin, nose, and neck with a specialty oil before gently gliding a scalpel across your skin.
The purpose of dermaplaning is to improve your skin’s texture and tone. Eliminating the top layers of dead skin cells allows the treatment products to penetrate more deeply and evenly, leaving your face polished, smooth, and radiant.
How Often Should You Dermaplane Your Face?
Keeping your face smooth, soft, and glowing involves finding the right combination and frequency of treatments that work for you.
Skin Detail recommends monthly facials and dermaplaning to keep your skin bright and beautiful. Some adjustments may be necessary based on your unique skin and its response to the treatment.
Factors To Consider Regarding How Often You Should Do Dermaplaning
Factors to consider regarding how often you should have dermaplaning treatments include:
Skin type: Oily skin may require treatment every three weeks, while dry skin may only require treatment every four to six.
Tolerance for treatment: Sessions may need to be more infrequent if your skin becomes irritated or inflamed to allow time for healing between treatments.
Professional recommendations: Your licensed esthetician will be able to provide expert guidance on the correct timing for your unique skin.
Make an appointment for a facial and dermaplaning at Skin Detail and treat your skin to the love and attention it deserves.
6 Benefits of Dermaplaning
#1: Suitable for All Skin Types
Dermaplaning is safe for most skin types — even dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin.
However, with any new treatment, it is important to consult with a licensed esthetician to determine if dermaplaning is right for you.
#2: No Downtime
Unlike many other skin and facial treatments that require a healing process, dermaplaning does not require downtime.
You may experience some redness and sensitivity for a few hours after the treatment, but this should resolve quickly. You can apply sunscreen and makeup as usual the day after your treatment.
#3: Creates Smooth, Exfoliated Skin
Dermaplaning removes excess surface skin cells and fine hair — which can cause facial skin to look dull, gray, or ashen — revealing smoother, softer skin.
It also softens skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne scars.
#4: May Increase Collagen Production
Dermaplaning causes your body to increase collagen production, which helps diminish wrinkles and improve the skin’s elasticity, and you may experience anti-aging effects with regular treatments.
#5: Helps Skin Care Products Absorb Faster and Primes the Face for Makeup Application
Dermaplaning can help achieve a flawless makeup application with a smoother surface that enhances product performance.
The treatment significantly increases the absorption of beneficial ingredients in treatment products and allows the skin to breathe, reducing congestion and smothering of the skin.
#6: May Help Prevent Acne
In addition to its other many benefits, dermaplaning may be a useful tool in the prevention of acne due to its ability to:
Unclog pores: Removes debris and excess oil that can clog pores and lead to breakouts
Exfoliate: Removes dead skin cells that can contribute to bacterial growth
Improve absorption: Allows acne treatments to penetrate deeper into the skin
Reduce acne-causing bacteria: Deermaplaning’s exfoliating effect decreases microbial growth on the skin's surface
Commonly Asked Questions About Dermaplaning
Does Hair Grow Back Thicker After Dermaplaning?
Following a dermaplaning treatment, you can expect the hair to grow back at its original rate and texture. The idea that the hair will grow back thicker and darker is just a myth.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dermaplaning?
Almost everyone is a good candidate for dermaplaning — even pregnant or nursing women.
However, those with thinner and more sensitive skin might want to choose other options due to the friction that occurs during the treatment.
Should Dermaplaning Be Done by Professionals?
Dermaplaning can be done at home with cheap blades and an increased risk of injury to your skin — or completed professionally by a trained aesthetician with quality tools and skin products.
Most at-home dermaplaning tools are just dry shaving kits. While this will remove some of your dead skin cells and vellus hairs, it doesn’t give you the same level of precision and efficacy possible with in-salon treatments. You will likely still see uneven skin tone and texture since not all dead skin cells will be removed.
Professional dermaplaning tools are surgical-grade and are a better option to ensure a safe and effective treatment.
At Skin Detail, we offer dermaplaning as an independent service or as a facial treatment add-on for just $45. Book a session today.
Treat Yourself to a Dermaplane Facial at Skin Detail in Bend, OR
Ready to glow?
Skin Detail in Bend, OR, is a small facial and waxing boutique that provides results-driven skincare alongside a relaxing pampering experience.
Discover the benefits of dermaplaning and enjoy a smoother, more radiant complexion. We look forward to welcoming you to Skin Detail and helping you achieve your skincare goals.
Contact us today to schedule your facial and dermaplaning appointment.
