A few months ago, a friend of mine was talking about dermaplaning. After she went for the procedure, she posted pictures online touting how amazing her skin looked and felt.
Honestly, I just thought her face just looked bare of makeup and a tad red. Maybe this was a trend that I didn’t understand. Or maybe the lighting was bad for her photo. Anyways, she said her skin looked better than ever, so I had to know what exactly dermaplaning is.
After reading an article on Self.com, I learned a lot. Apparently, dermaplaning is just a fancy term for a scalpel facial, which is just another fancy term for shaving your face—not by yourself and not with an at-home razor, but with a scalpel and done by a dermatologist.
So why exactly would you want your face shaved by a pro? The dermatologist scrapes your skin to remove peach fuzz and dead skin. If you want to keep the peach fuzz away, you need to make regular dermaplaning appointments, about one every month.
Dermaplaning also is promoted as a perfect solution for helping your makeup go on more smoothly. And it’s supposed to help your skin care products sink in better. Many salons offer dermaplaning alongside other treatments or facials to get an even brighter and softer result.
Here are some things to think about before scheduling your appointment. If you have acne, there’s a chance the scalpel could pop a pimple, causing it to take longer to heal. If you’re having a serious breakout, it’s best to reschedule.
