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Smooth, Radiant Skin: Remove Dead Skin & Facial Fuzz
Dermaplaning is an advanced exfoliation technique that uses a precise medical instrument to gently remove dead skin cells and fine facial hair. This treatment smooths the skin, refines its texture, and enhances the absorption of skincare products while promoting faster cell renewal for an instantly brighter complexion. Suitable for all skin types, dermaplaning also improves makeup application by creating a perfectly smooth surface. Whether performed alone or as an add-on to a facial, it is the key to radiant, healthy-looking skin.
*Each person is unique and may react differently to the proposed treatment. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual results may vary.
Dermaplaning is a gentle exfoliation technique performed using a sterile surgical blade to remove dead skin cells and fine facial hair. Available at several clinics within the Dermapure network in Toronto, this treatment is part of a professional approach to skin maintenance.
Beyond smoothing the skin’s surface, the technique encourages cell renewal and helps improve the absorption of topical products. Suitable for a variety of skin types—including sensitive skin—it does not alter the structure of the hair, as it works only at the surface and does not affect the follicle.
Dermaplaning is often integrated into personalized aesthetic skincare routines. It fits into a broader strategy focused on skin texture, radiance and regular maintenance, without requiring any recovery time.
Dermaplaning is usually performed on the entire face, but it is also possible to treat the skin on the neck in the same session. All skin types and phototypes (even sensitive skin) can be treated with dermaplaning, except for extremely oily skin and patients with active acne breakouts. Men can receive the treatment as long as they are shaved. A session lasts approximately one hour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applying adapted and complementary skin care products (ending with the application of an SPF50 sunscreen) is what completes the treatment. Post-treatment recommendations must also be carefully followed to allow the skin to recover properly.
Treatment prices vary based on your individual needs and the specific procedure performed. To learn more about pricing, we invite you to contact your clinic or schedule a consultation with our experts.
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.
Patients with active acne outbreaks, extremely oily skin or solar erythema should not receive this treatment.
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Among the many benefits of dermaplaning are improved skin texture, elimination of peach fuzz, instant skin radiance, better absorption of topical skin care products and more even application of makeup.
Dermaplaning is suitable for all phototypes and skin types except extremely oily skin and patients with active acne outbreaks.
The session begins with a double cleanse adapted to the patient’s skin type. The skin is then sanitized with a solution before exfoliation begins with a sterile surgical blade. Once the exfoliation is complete, we proceed with the application of adapted and complementary products. Allow approximately 1 hour for a complete treatment.
The sensation is similar to shaving; you can feel the blade pass over your skin, but there is no pain.
The skin is generally brighter immediately after the procedure. The effects are optimal after a series of treatments.
Absolutely not. The procedure does not change the thickness, color, or growth rate of hair.
Dermaplaning can be performed every 4 to 6 weeks.
When performed by a professional, Dermaplaning is a low-risk procedure. Potential side effects may include increased skin sensitivity and slight redness. These symptoms usually subside within hours of treatment.
Exfoliation with Dermaplaning allows products to better penetrate the skin, which increases their effectiveness. It is an ideal treatment to prepare the skin to receive another treatment and can be combined with several of them. It is recommended, for example, before a SkinCeuticals Facial or photorejuvenation.
