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Dermaplaning Kerrisdale

Dermaplaning is an advanced exfoliation technique that uses a sterile surgical blade to gently remove dead skin cells and fine facial hair (vellus hair) from the surface of the skin. This precise, non-invasive procedure stimulates cell regeneration, refines skin texture, enhances radiance and improves the absorption of skincare products. Dermaplaning is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and can be performed on the entire face as well as the neck, with a session lasting approximately one hour and no downtime required.

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Because every patient's skin, concerns and goals are different, dermaplaning at our Dermapure Kerrisdale clinic always begins with a personalized consultation with our team. Together, you will assess your skin type, discuss whether dermaplaning is suited to your needs and review what to expect during and after the session. Dermaplaning is not recommended for patients with extremely oily skin or active acne breakouts. Learn more about dermaplaning in Vancouver and book your personalized consultation with our team.

What to Expect During Your Session

Step 1

Thorough skin cleansing

Eliminating superficial impurities and removing all traces of makeup by double cleansing, with a cleanser adapted to the patient's skin type is the first step of the treatment. It will also be necessary to remove the lipidic film from the treated area with a gauze soaked in an alcohol or acetone-based solution to prepare the skin to receive the treatment.

Step 2

Mechanical exfoliation

This stage involves scraping the top layer of the skin in the opposite direction of the hair growth with a sterile surgical blade. This step will trigger a cellular regeneration process and allow the products to better penetrate the skin.

Step 3

Application of an exfoliating treatment

Applying an exfoliating treatment will exfoliate the skin thoroughly and prepare it for the treatments that follow. It is possible - and normal - to feel a tingling sensation and warmth at this stage, as the solution begins its exfoliating action.

Step 4

Reaction time

Allowing the exfoliating treatment to work on your skin will take 2 to 5 minutes. The technician will use a timer and will remain attentive to the visible signs on your skin during the entire time.

Step 5

Neutralizing the exfoliating treatment

Stopping the action of the exfoliating treatment is done by gently passing a gauze soaked in a neutralizing solution over the face. Any sensation of heat will be instantly soothed.

Follow-Up & Maintenance

While the skin is generally brighter immediately after a dermaplaning session, the effects are optimal after a series of treatments at 4-to-6-week intervals. The exfoliation achieved with dermaplaning allows products to better penetrate the skin, which increases their effectiveness making it an ideal option to prepare the skin to receive another treatment. Dermaplaning can be combined with many of the treatments available at Dermapure and is recommended, for example, before a SkinCeuticals Facial or photorejuvenation. Ask your consultant about the ideal combination for your skin.

Contraindications

Patients with active acne outbreaks, extremely oily skin or solar erythema should not receive this treatment.