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Dermaplanning can benefit your skin as it offers hair removal and exfoliation. As a minimally invasive treatment, it also requires less recovery and causes less irritation than treatments like chemical peels. 

Smooth and Brighten Skin

Dead skin cells can make your skin appear dry, uneven in texture, and dull. Dermaplaning uses physical exfoliation to remove these dead skin cells, revealing fresh skin and a brighter complexion.

Exfoliating away dead skin cells also makes the skin feel soft and smooth since rough, damaged skin cells are no longer lingering on the surface.

Fade Dark Spots

Dermaplaning can help with evening out discolored skin by fading dark spots  caused by age, acne, or melasma. This benefit is largely due to dermaplaning's exfoliating effect.

Exfoliating the skin can decrease melanin (skin pigment) production, which causes concentrated dark spots. Exfoliating can also cause melanin-containing parts of cells to spread more evenly throughout the top layer of skin. As a result, dermaplaning may lead to a more even complexion and less visible dark spots.

Remove Peach Fuzz

In addition to removing dead skin cells, dermaplaning removes fine hairs on your face called vellus hair, also known as peach fuzz. It can help makeup apply more easily and evenly without caking to hair.

Smooth Fine Lines 

Dermaplanning regularly can help increase cell turnover by removing dead skin cells faster and helping new skin cells reach the skin's surface.

This exfoliation process helps make the skin appear smoother and brighter. It also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the production of collagen, which helps plump the skin and fill in lines. 

May Improve Skincare Absorption

Dermaplaning regularly may help anti-aging and other skincare products reach their full potential.

Dead skin cells on top of your skin can prevent the active ingredients in serums and creams from going deeper into your skin. Since dermaplanning removes dead skin cells, it may allow a more direct route for your skincare to absorb into your skin.

Dermaplanning is not for everyone. Dermaplaning broken and inflamed skin can increase your infection risk and worsen inflammation. People with open skin lesions, acne or skin, raised scars, skin cancer, and rosacea should avoid dermaplanning.

After the treatment your skin may look red, pink, or slightly swollen (like a sunburn). This will resolve in a few days and shouldn't require you to avoid activities or stay home from work. Your skin will be extra sensitive to the sun for about a week. A new layer of dead skin cells takes about a month to accumulate, so you can typically enjoy benefits like smoother and more even skin for a few weeks.Hair will start to grow back, too, but dermaplaning does not make it darker or thicker.

ce of dark spots, it can also lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that can worsen melasma. If done incorrectly, dermaplaning can also lead to scarring or infections.3

Post-Procedure Care

Dermaplanning post-care includes avoiding direct sun exposure, gently cleansing the skin, and keeping your skin hydrated. You'll want to use a gentle cleanser to wash your face and avoid harsh skincare treatments like retinol for a few days. Always apply a moisturizer after cleansing to seal in moisture and reduce irritation. Protect your skin with shade, clothing, and sunscreen as part of your aftercare routine to prevent sun damage and dark spots.