Dermaplaning Facial: The Complete Guide
Remove dead skin and peach fuzz for instantly smoother, brighter skin. Here's everything you need to know — how it works, whether it's right for you, safety, prep, aftercare, results, and cost.
Contrary to a common myth, dermaplaning does not make facial hair grow back thicker or darker — vellus hair returns exactly as it was, because shaving doesn't change the hair follicle.
How It Works
How Dermaplaning Works
Dermaplaning uses a sterile surgical blade held at a precise angle to gently 'shave' away the outermost layer of dead skin cells and fine vellus hair (peach fuzz). This manual exfoliation instantly reveals smoother, brighter skin, removes the fuzz that can trap oil and dull the complexion, and creates a flawless canvas for skincare absorption and makeup application — all with zero downtime.
What It Treats
What Dermaplaning Can Address
Is It Right for You?
Is Dermaplaning a Good Fit?
Ideal If You're…
- Wanting instantly smooth, glowing skin
- Bothered by peach fuzz
- Prepping for a special event
- Looking for a gentle, no-downtime exfoliation
Not Ideal If…
- You have active, inflamed acne (it can spread bacteria)
- You have very reactive or broken skin in the area
Is Dermaplaning Safe?
Dermaplaning is safe and painless when performed by a trained, licensed esthetician using a sterile blade. It's gentle enough for most skin types and pregnancy-safe (a bonus for expectant clients who can't do many treatments).
How to Prepare
- •Come with clean skin
- •Avoid retinoids and exfoliants a couple of days prior
- •Skip sunburned skin
Aftercare
- •Apply SPF — fresh skin is sun-sensitive
- •Hydrate and avoid harsh actives for 1–2 days
- •Enjoy the glow — makeup goes on beautifully afterward
Results & Timeline
Results are immediate — smoother, brighter, fuzz-free skin right away. It's often done monthly, and pairs beautifully with a peel or facial for enhanced results.
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Dermaplaning — Common Questions
Dermaplaning gently removes dead skin cells and fine 'peach fuzz' facial hair with a sterile blade, leaving skin instantly smooth and luminous. It also allows better product absorption and smoother makeup application, with no downtime.
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