Dermaplaning is a wonderful treatment increasing in popularity, and for good reason!
In this blog, we'll help you decide if dermaplaning is better to do at home, or in the office of a professional skincare provider.
But first, what is dermaplaning? And what are the benefits of this treatment?
According to Cleveland Clininc, "dermaplaning is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure for your skin." It is not considered a surgical procedure, and is generally regarded as safe for most people. If you have active acne, rashes, eczema or psoriasis, or are undergoing radiation therapy, you would want to steer clear of dermaplaning.
Dermaplaning can help to reduce the appearance of acne scars or other skin imperfections by revealing newer, undamaged skin. Some people also get dermaplaning to remove hair, most commonly on the face, but it can be done anywhere on the body. However, this is only a temporary fix because hair grows back (versus laser hair reduction).
One of the greatest benefits to having a dermaplane treatment prior to a facial, is the removal of this outermost layer of dead skin cells will allow for the nutrients in topical products to better penetrate your skin, creating better absorbency, and in the end - better results.
Now, to answer the biggest question: Should you dermaplane at home, or with a professional in the skincare industry?
It all depends on your lifestyle and goals.
Firstly, is it safe to do at home?
Anecdotally, the risk of infection, complications, and experiencing pain during home dermaplaning is higher when you do it yourself.
Dermaplaning in your own home may provide you with a convenient, fast, and easy turnaround since you can purchase cost-effective dermaplaning tools online, and do it yourself. However, "your healthcare provider uses a special instrument called a dermatome to remove hair and skin cells. The tool looks a bit like an electric razor. The dermatome has a small blade that moves back and forth across your skin. It doesn’t make cuts in your skin, but gently shaves off the top layers of skin," according to Cleveland Clinic.
The quality of tools found in a professional setting will be of a higher calibre, yielding better results. Often the blade style in home-use products only remove peach fuzz, and are not capable of removing the outermost dead skin cells, which is the level of exfoliation you need in order to turnover skin cells to reveal healthier, younger looking skin; and to allow topical products to penetrate the skin better.
Now!
Let's clear up some additional questions!
What are the risks and side effects?*
Dermaplaning is a low-risk procedure.
Side effects may include slight redness in
your face in the hours after getting the
treatment. Some people develop whiteheads on their skin in the day or two after dermaplaning.
Infection and scarring are rare after dermaplaning, but they do occur. If you develop a scar from dermaplaning, your doctor may need to treat the scar tissue with a steroid injection to soften the scar tissue.
Another possible side effect is a patchy skin pigment in the area where you have the procedure, which may decrease or disappear as time goes on.
What can you expect after dermaplaning?*
You don’t need to plan any downtime to recover from a dermaplaning treatment. You may experience 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.
If you're seeking to address more severe skin concerns such as deeper wrinkles, more serious acne scars, or hyperpigmentation, consult with the staff at Love Dermatology to discover what additional treatment options can help you improve your skin.
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*Information courtesy of Healthline.com
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