DERMAPLANING

What is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is the removal of dead skin and peach fuzz from the surface of the skin using a scalpel. This leaves the skin smooth, allowing better penetration of products into the skin and allowing makeup to go on smoother, leaving you with a glowing and more youthful look. With derma-planing, you can define sideburns and the hairline, technically improving the face shape. Derma-planing can be used in conjunction with other treatments. It's an excellent treatment to use before skin peels, micro-needling, and chemical peels.
Benefits of Dermaplaning
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Skin is left glowing and smooth for up to 4 weeks.
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Derma-planing removes the outer layers of the skin, so it is a great exfoliation treatment. It also removes peach fuzz and fine hair.
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Improves skin texture
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It's good to prevent acne breakouts.
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Improves product absorption into the skin; promotes collagen and elastin growth
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Less aggressive than shaving
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Razor is more likely to blunt than a derma-planing blade.
How often can I have a derma-planing treatment?
Treatments can be done every 4 weeks, approx. 30 days so that it works alongside the skin's natural cycle. A derma-planing treatment will take away approx 2-4 weeks of dead skill cells. Hair will not grow back faster! Contrary to what you may hear these fine and vellus hairs take approximately 2-4 weeks to reappear. However, reports have been made that by frequent derma-planing treatments, the hair does grow back less. The repeated treatment would have an effect on hair growth. Derma-planing is a treatment that is totally safe for pregnant women as we are not injecting or disturbing the lower layers of the skin. This is a minimally invasive treatment. This treatment takes approximately 20 minutes including pre-cleansing and an application of a peel or serum.
Contraindications of Dermaplaning
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Cold sores: These are highly contagious.
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Active acne: This can spread the acne and make it worse.
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People who suffer from keloid scarring
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Metal allergy
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Any medication that causes thickening of the skin
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Chemotherapy, Radiation – a Dr note must be required if you are no longer receiving treatment
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Anyone on blood-thinning medication as in case of a nick or scrape bleeding could be excessive
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Open cuts or wounds
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Sun bed or recent sun exposure
Possible side effects of Derma-planing.
Although this is a minimally invasive treatment, the following side effects can occur:
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Nicks and grazes
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Redness
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Acne may worsen even though a therapist will be avoiding any active areas.
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Cold sores may occur if you are prone
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Itchiness
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Blemishes
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Dry skin
Pre-procedure Instructions
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No waxing for 1 week before or after this treatment.
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No retinols, retinoids, glycolic acid, or other acne treatments can be used three days before
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No bleaching treatments 3 days before
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Avoid sun exposure and exfoliating for a few days before this treatment.
Aftercare for Dermaplaning
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Use an SPF of 30 or higher.
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Avoid direct sunlight.
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Avoid too much heat, hot showers, etc.
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Do not use any exfoliators.
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Avoid chlorine.
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Use a good moisturiser or serum.