So What's All The Hype With Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a medical-grade exfoliation treatment designed to reveal smoother, brighter, and healthier-looking skin. Similar to microdermabrasion, it is a resurfacing exfoliation treatment that uses a medical-grade blade to gently remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz from the skin's surface, rather than using a pulling or tearing motion like microdermabrasion.
Although both treatments are highly effective, we always assess your skin to determine whether Dermaplaning or microdermabrasion is the most suitable option for your skin type and concerns.
We often recommend Dermaplaning for delicate and sensitive skin types because it allows us to gently lift away dead skin cells while minimizing irritation or trauma. This enables us to achieve a deeper level of exfoliation with excellent results. On the other hand, microdermabrasion may be more suitable for clients with thicker, textured, or more porous skin. These skin types are generally less suitable for this service, as the skin's surface should be as smooth as possible to avoid any nicks from the blade.
What to Expect During a Dermaplaning Treatment.
Before your treatment begins, your skincare specialist will thoroughly analyze your skin to ensure you are a suitable candidate. Your skin will then be cleansed and completely dried before the treatment starts.
Using a sterile medical-grade blade, your specialist will carefully glide the blade across your skin at a 45-degree angle. The number of passes will vary depending on your skin type and condition, although an average treatment usually involves around eight gentle passes in an upward direction.
As the blade moves across the surface of your skin, vellus hair (commonly known as peach fuzz) is also removed. Vellus hair consists of the fine, light-colored hairs found on the face, while terminal hair is darker and more pigmented. We recommend that clients remove any unwanted terminal hair before their appointment. However, its does not alter the structure, thickness, or growth pattern of facial hair.
Benefits of Dermaplaning
One of the reasons it has become such a popular skincare treatment is the wide range of benefits it offers beyond simple exfoliation and instantly smoother skin.
Improved Product Absorption: Skincare products can penetrate the skin more effectively after this because the layer of dead skin cells and vellus hair that may block absorption has been removed.
Enhanced Oxygenation: With the buildup of dead skin removed, the skin is better exposed to oxygen in the air. Oxygen supports overall skin health and can help reduce bacteria that contribute to acne.
Brighter, More Radiant Skin: Dead skin cells often leave the complexion looking dull or uneven. It instantly reveals fresher skin, allowing light to reflect more evenly across the surface and creating a brighter, healthier-looking glow.
Smoother Makeup Application: Many clients love this because makeup applies more smoothly and evenly on freshly exfoliated skin, creating a flawless finish.
What to Expect After Dermaplaning
Following your treatment, your skin will immediately feel smoother, softer, and more hydrated. To maintain these results, it is important to keep your skin well hydrated at home and follow the aftercare advice provided by your skincare specialist.
As your skin rebuilds its natural protective barrier, hydrating serums and moisturisers can help support the healing process and maintain optimal skin health.
It has become one of the most requested treatments at our clinic and can be combined with a variety of advanced skincare treatments and ampoules to further enhance your results.
If you're interested in experiencing the benefits of Dermaplaning in Canada, contact our team today. One of our GLO professionals will be happy to answer your questions and help you book your consultation.