Registered Massage Therapist & Certified Medical Aesthetician
Dermaplaning
Like other popular skincare treatments such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels, dermaplaning is a exfoliating technique that improves skin texture and appearance of the skin on the face. Dermaplaning is an ideal skincare treatment choice for clients looking for surface level facial exfoliation, painless hair removal, and an overall smoother textured skin.
Benefits of Dermaplaning include:
- Removal of unwanted peach fuzz (villus hair), for more thorough hair removal clients may waxing one week before or after dermaplaning.
- removes dead skin cells
- Reduces the appearance of acne scars
- Reduces dark spots and superficial wrinkles
- Decreases extrinsic signs of aging
- Helps skin absorb topical products, increases ingredient absorption.
Pre-Treatment Client Education:
Dermaplaning is an entirely non-invasive and pain-free procedure with very minimal recovery time.
Avoid Sun Exposure
- Avoid sun exposure, especially if the client is prone to sunburns for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment.
- If the skin is slightly burnt, we cannot proceed with an exfoliating skin treatment of any type.
Stop Exfoliating
- Dermaplaning is a highly exfoliating procedure, we advise client's to stop using chemical or a physical exfoliators 3-5 days prior to treatment.
- If clients use chemical or manual exfoliators at home they are at risk of hypersensitivity, irritation, and redness.
Active Acne Breakout
- Dermaplaning is not appropriate for skin with high to severe active acne.
- Any breakouts can be exacerbated by dermaplaning.
Post-Treatment Procedure:
It is advised to follow post-treatment instructions to achieve the best results.
General Post-Treatment Procedure:
- Avoid hot water, saunas and exercise for 24 hours.
- Avoid products containing AHA, Retinol, BHA, Benzoly's for24 hours after treatment.
- Avoid direct sunlight for a minimum of 7 days.
- Use a physical SPF on your face to help protect the skin.
- Avoid face makeup for 24-48 hours. Mineral makeup is safe after 24 hours.
- Avoid rubbing, picking or scratching the area.
- Avoid facial waxing for at least 7 days post treatment.
- Use gentle, cleansing face wash for a few days until redness and sensitivity subsides.
- Resume gentle exfoliation 5-7 days post treatment.
Contraindications:
- Active Herpes Infection
- Facial Warts
- Current or use of Accutane within 1 year
- Eczema/Dermatitis/Psoriasis
- Malignant skin tumors
- Open lesions
- Sunburn
- Active acne
- Flaring rosacea breakout
- History of keloid scarring
Dermaplaning Treatments
Dermaplaning Treatment
Treatment Length: 45 minutes
Price: $90.00
A 45-minute treatment that is performed using a surgical steel blade to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and remove the villus hair, commonly known as "peach fuzz". This will allow products to penetrate much deeper into the skin. Hydrating jelly mask will be used as this mask soothes resurfaced skin while locking in hydration for added benefits. Finishing products will be applied. Skin will instantly be smoother in appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@essenceofmassage.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
yes, you can, depending on the condition and strength of the client's skin. If the client has a thicker epidermis, lots of texture and more tolerant skin, you can combine Dermaplaning with a chemical peel to enhance the effects.
Microdermabrasion is a suitable treatment to combine with Dermaplaning.
The answer is no: cutting the vellus hair at the epidermis cannot change the hair type. The vellus hair will grow back to how it was prior to treatment. When cutting the hair at the skin surface it creates a blunt tip on the hairs, which many people interpret as greater thickness. By cutting the hair off at the surface a blunt tip is created, when that hair falls out a new tapered hair will grow again.
3-4 weeks is ideal between appointments for skin rejuvenation. More frequent appointments may be required depending on he client's needs and goals.
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