WHAT IS DERMAPLANING?

DERMAPLANING IS A PHYSICAL EXFOLIATION

THAT INVOLVES USING A MEDICAL SCALPEL TO

REMOVE THE OUTER LAYER OF DEAD SKIN CELLS AND VELLUS HAIR. IT IS A SAFE AND SIMPLE PROCEDURE SUITABLE FOR MOST SKIN TYPES.

BY REMOVING THE OUTER LAYER OF SKIN AND VELLUS HAIR, THE SKIN NO LONGER LOOKS DULL AND INSTEAD HAS A GLOWING COMPLEXION.

THIS TREATMENT CAN ASSIST WITH SCARRING AND FINE LINES BY 'BUFFING THEM OUT OVER TIME AS IT HELPS TO IMPROVE SKIN TEXTURE.

DERMAPLANING CAN ALSO PREVENT

CONGESTION AS IT REMOVES DEAD SKIN THAT CAN BECOME TRAPPED IN HAIR FOLLICLES.

What are the benefits of Dermaplaning?

• Improves skin texture

• Improves the appearance of acne scars and fine lines

• Promotes cellular proliferation

• Removes dead skin cells & vellus hair

• Gives a flawless base for makeup applications

• Brightens complexion

• Increases skin care products absorption and potency

DOES THE HAIR GROW BACK THICKER?

Dermaplaning does not make the hair grow back darker or thicker.

The vellus hair will grow back to its original colour and thickness. This is because the blade used in dermaplaning cuts the vellus hair at its midpoint and does not affect the hair follicles/roots.

How often can Dermaplaning be done?

This treatment should only be performed a minimum of every 4 weeks to ensure that the client's skin is not over-exfoliated. The older the client is the longer they will have to wait between appointments as their skin cell turnover will start to slow down.

Dermaplaning VS. Shaving

Dermaplaning is NOT shaving.

Dermaplaning blades cannot remove terminal hair such as beards.

Unlike razors, dermaplaning uses a singular sterile blade.

Razors typically have from two up to five blades stacked.

You could use a razor every day to remove hair.

A dermaplaning treatment should not be undertaken any sooner than 28 days apart.

Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment.

What to know before booking your dermaplaning appointment

AVOID

manual/physical exfoliation 7 days prior (i.e.

AHAs, BHAs, enzymes, sonic brushes etc.)

BOTOX/FILLERS

must be done 14 days prior to the dermaplaning

AVOID

sun exposure/sunbeds 14 days prior

RETIN-A

discontinued use for 14 days prior

AVOID

facial waxing 14 days prior

RSH ACTIVE INGREDIENTS avoided 5 days prior (i.e. retinol, strong ingredients that may irritate the skin)

AFTERCARE

SPF 30 EVERYDAY

your clients must protect themselves from the sun, if they don't it can cause damage because the protective layer of skin has been removed

NO MAKEUP

for 24 hours, advise clients to wash their makeup brushes before using them

NO PERFUMED PRODUCTS for 24 hours as this can cause irritation

NO SUN EXPOSURE/SUN BEDS for 14 days, you DO NOT want your clients in the sun after dermaplaning, they can permanently damage their skin and cause hypo pigmentation which is irreversible

NO EXFOLIATION

for 7 days - they don't need to anyway you've just removed 3+ weeks of dead skin!

NO EXCESSIVE SWEAT/HEAT no gym, excessive sweating, sauna or swimming for 72 hours as this will cause irritation

NO FACIAL WAXING

for 7 days - again, you've just removed the bulk of this so there is no need!

AVOID

any AHAs, BHAs or aggressive ingredients for 72 hours, only mild skincare products

NO EXFOLIATION

for 7 days - they don't need to anyway you've just removed 3+ weeks of dead skin!

NO FACIAL WAXING

for 7 days - again, you've just removed the bulk of this so there is no need!

NO EXCESSIVE SWEAT/HEAT

no gym, excessive sweating, sauna or swimming for 72 hours as this will cause irritation

AVOID

any AHAs, BHAs or aggressive ingredients for 72 hours, only mild skincare products

Contraindications

• CANCER OR CURRENTLY RECEIVING TREATMENT

• SKIN DISEASE

• ACTIVE ACNE, ECZEMA, PSORIASIS, COLD SORES #*INFECTIOUS BLOOD DISEASE #*DIABETES

• BLOOD CLOTTING CONDITIONS

• MOLES OR SKIN TAGS (can still be performed but you need to avoid these lesions)

• OPEN WOUNDS, CUTS OR SEVERE ABRASIONS (must wait until fully healed)

• USED ROACCUTANE (within the last 6 months up to 12 months, your client must consult with their doctor)

• SUNBURN SKIN (must wait 14 days)

• ON SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS (client must consult with their doctor whether they can have the treatment on their medication)

• HAD ANY RECENT FACIAL

• INJECTIONS(must wait 14 days)