DERMAPLANING

• WHAT IS DERMAPLANING?  Dermaplaning is a simple, safe, non-surgical procedure to exfoliate the top layer of the skin. Our licensed aestheticians use a small precision blade to easily remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz, which provides a clean “base” for applying skincare products, makeup, or serums. The procedure is intended to smoothly and painlessly facilitate exfoliation, which helps to refresh, refine, and revive the look and feel of your skin. 

• WHAT DOES DERMAPLANING DO? Removes peach fuzz Removes dead skin cells and other debris Improves the appearance of acne scars. Promotes skin firmness and elasticity Helps with faster cell turnover. Softens wrinkles and fine lines. Improves the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Evens out skin tone. Makes topical skincare products more efficient. Helps makeup go on more smoothly. Achieves brighter, softer, healthier-looking skin immediately, with no discomfort

• WHAT HAPPENS DURING A DERMAPLANING TREATMENT? When you arrive for your treatment, your skin will be cleansed and prepped to ensure that there are no barriers between your skin and the small precision blade. The blade does not hurt; it simply feels like shaving or scrubbing. You’ll see results after just one session of dermaplaning. But for the best results, you should have treatments every 2-4 weeks until your skin looks exactly how you want it.

• DOES DERMAPLANING CAUSE FACIAL HAIR TO GROW BACK THICKER? No. In fact, it’s actually impossible for hair to grow back thicker because of shaving. Dermaplaning removes extremely fine vellus hair that’s so thin and soft that the blade has little to no effect on how it looks upon regrowth. The “thicker hair” rumor probably began because shaving can create a blunt tip on hair, which can be confused as thickness.

• DOES DERMAPLANING EVER CAUSE BREAKOUTS? No. Not only does dermaplaning not cause breakouts; it actually helps to prevent them. This is because it exfoliates the skin, unclogging pores and stopping acne from developing.

• WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER DERMAPLANING? Your skin may appear dry, red, or flaky after a dermaplaning treatment, but this shouldn’t happen as long as you follow our home care instructions. You should avoid wearing makeup for the rest of the day after your session, and it’s a good idea to moisturize or apply a hyaluronic mask to enhance your results. Be gentle with cleansing; only use your hands to wash your skin for two days. When going outside for the following week after treatment, be sure to apply a gentle sunscreen of at least SPF 30.  

• AM I A CANDIDATE FOR DERMAPLANING? If you’re interested in dermaplaning treatments at the Skincare lounge Spa, you may be a great candidate. If you’re looking for a natural way to get softer, smoother, healthier skin, it’s likely a good treatment for you. Dermaplaning is great for any skin tone — however, if you have an active acne outbreak, very sensitive skin, or rosacea, dermaplaning is not recommended. It’s also not recommended for men with a lot of facial hair. 

At the Skincare lounge Spa, we routinely combine the powers of two best-in-class facial rejuvenation treatments: Hydro-Peel Facial + Dermaplaning. While dermaplaning allows us to gently remove dead cells from the surface of your skin, Hydro-Peel Facial allows us to deeply clean, exfoliate, hydrate and protect your complexion.

• STEP ONE: DERMAPLANING - As we grow older, the body naturally stops replenishing skin cells as quickly as it once did. This results in a build-up of dead cells on the surface of the skin that can create a dull and dry appearance.  Dermaplaning is a powerful physical exfoliation that stimulates the production of new skin cells, thus smoothing away rough texture issues and restoring a vibrant complexion. It involves passing a scalpel across the skin to remove the surface layer of dead cells. This process also stimulates cellular turnover, ensuring that your skin continues to brighten and improve over time.
• STEP TWO: HYDRAFACIAL - Following your dermaplaning procedure, we will administer a HydraFacial. This treatment uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, hydrate and protect your skin in a custom way that’s entirely designed for your unique needs.  First, we will cleanse the area and apply a peel to gently exfoliate and resurface your skin. We will then extract and hydrate – removing debris from your pores with a painless suction and nourishing your skin with intense moisture. And finally, we will infuse and protect – applying rich antioxidants and peptides to the surface of your skin to create a healthy, luminous glow that lasts.

When combined, Hydrafacial + Dermaplaning have the power to address virtually any skincare need, for virtually any skin type. The most common issues that can be improved with this treatment approach include:

• Fine lines and wrinkles       
• Lackluster complexion
• Enlarged pores
• Texture issues
• Brown spots
• Uneven tone
• Oily skin