Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a skin treatment that uses a sterile surgical blade to skim dead skin cells and hair from your face. It’s also called microplanning, epiblading or justblading.
Dermaplaning aims to make your skin’s surface smooth, youthful, and radiant. It’s also used to remove “peach fuzz,” the short, soft hairs on your face.

Dermaplaning can be used for any skin type and anyone with:

dull skin
dry skin
peach fuzz hair

How Does It Work?

The basic concept of dermaplaning is by aiming a sterile surgical blade at a 45-degree angle and dragging it slowly across your skin, you remove dead cells, scar tissue, and other debris that may be making your skin’s surface look uneven.

Your skin is exposed daily to harsh environmental toxins, irritants, and sun damage. This can cause the top layer of your skin to appear dull, and it can make you look aged. Dermaplaning clears away those damaged skin cells so newer skin cells are what you see when you look in the mirror.

Top Benefits of Dermaplaning

Improves skin texture.
Eliminates vellus hair and dead skin cells.
Increases product absorption and efficacy (products work better).
Promotes cellular proliferation.
Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.
Lessen acne occurrence.
Makeup application is smooth and flawless.
No down time.
Brightens skin and reduces hyperpigmentation.
Great alternative for those with sensitive skin or rosacea.
Safe for all skin types.

How To Prepare?

Discontinue any manual or physical exfoliation 3-5 days prior.

The essence of a dermaplaning service is that it exfoliates the uppermost layers of skin to remove unwanted skin cells, dull and dry skin, as well as vellus facial hair.

To ensure the skin is not damaged by over-exfoliation, discontinue use of any products containing ingredients that slough off skin cells. This includes, but is not limited to AHAs, BHAs, enzymes, micro-beads, and retinoids.

If you are currently using Retin-A (the highest strength retinoid on the market) discontinue use for 7-14 days prior to treatment.

If you have just begun using the product and are experiencing flaking, peeling, redness, dryness, or irritation, discontinue for 14 days prior to receiving this service.

Wait 6 months after completing Accutane.

Accutane is a powerful prescription used to treat nodular acne that has been resistant even to antibiotics.

Accutane increases the fragility and sensitivity of the skin and you must wait a minimum of 6 months, up to 12, before receiving physical or chemical exfoliation treatments.

Schedule your waxing services 1-2 weeks before dermaplaning.

Waxing and sugaring remove a layer of skin cells, along with the intended hair. Schedule your appointment 7-14 days prior to avoid over-exfoliation or irritation.

Reschedule your appointment if you have open acne lesions or wounds.

Dermaplaning is not a safe service to perform with open wounds or acne lesions nor is it safe to try and shave around the areas.

You don’t need to plan any downtime to recover from a dermaplaning treatment.

You may experience mild redness or feel like your skin is scraped in the two or three days right after the procedure.

You may notice that your skin looks brighter immediately after you’re finished with a dermaplaning treatment, but it often takes a few days to appreciate the full results. As any redness subsides, you’ll be able to see the results more clearly in the days afterward.
Results of dermaplaning aren’t permanent. The procedure claims to clear away up to three weeks’ worth of dead skin cells. After three weeks to a month, your results will have faded.

After a dermaplaning treatment, you’ll need to be extra careful about sun exposure. Sun damage could reverse the effects of dermaplaning, or create pigment blotches on your freshly uncovered skin cells. In the weeks after a dermaplaning treatment, don’t leave the house without wearing sunscreen on your face.

Aftercare

Use a gentle cleanser and apply moisturizer at least twice daily for a minimum of 7 days post treatment
Avoid sun exposure as much as possible for a minimum of 3 days post treatment
Apply an SPF and re-apply as often as possible
Avoid excessive heat for 3 days post treatment like steam rooms and saunas
Avoid chlorine for 24 hours
Avoid sweating (gym) and swimming for 24 hours
Avoid touching the facial area
Avoid facial waxing for 7 days
Avoid Make up or fake tan for 24 hours
Avoid perfumed products for 24 hours
Avoid dermal fillers or Botox for 2 – 4 weeks post treatment
Do not pick, scratch, or aggressively rub the treated area
No scrubs, polishers, or aggressive brushes should be used for 7 – 14 days post treatment
Apply serums because the absorption levels have increased
Can splash with cold water/collagen mask or cold damp flannels to cool

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to +27 61 544 5442 with your details, what treatment would you like to book, date and time.

Please note for micro-needling and chemical peels consultation is mandatory prior initial treatment.

Location: Lion Match Terrace Building

892 Umgeni Road Morningside

Durban, 4051