• Dermaplaning is a treatment that involves using an extra sharp and precise razor to remove all unwanted facial hair, as well as the dead skin cells that cause a dull complexion. 
• Dermaplaning is a safe and quick procedure that does not require any significant preparation or recovery time. 
• The experienced practitioners at Skin Therapeutics have been effectively performing dermaplaning treatments for over 10 years with beautiful results.  

Are you tired of repeatedly shaving and exfoliating at home with little to no results? Not only can shaving at home be tedious, it can also have uneven results, especially when it comes to those super-fine baby hairs. Pair frequent shaving with abrasive exfoliants, and that can lead to badly damaged and dry skin. 

At Skin Therapeutics, located conveniently in Ellicott City, offering services to the greater Baltimore Area and beyond, we offer dermaplaning as a safe and effective alternative to at-home exfoliating and shaving that will give you bright, smooth, and youthful skin.   

Dermaplaning at Skin Therapeutics

Dermaplaning, sometimes also referred to as blading or microplaning, is a skin resurfacing treatment that removes unwanted hair and thoroughly exfoliates the skin. 

Dermaplaning uses a surgical blade or scalpel to essentially shave the surface of your skin. This will not only get rid of any unsightly hair on your face, but will also remove old, dead skin cells to reveal the fresh, younger looking skin underneath.    

Our dermaplaning tools

At Skin Therapeutics, we use a surgical 10 blade attached to a metal handle for our dermaplaning treatments. This blade is one of the most commonly used tools for dermaplaning, with an ideal sharpness and slightly curved shape, the surgical 10 blade allows for precise removal of fine villous hairs and dead skin cells on the surface of the skin.  

Benefits of Dermaplaning 

While similar to shaving, dermaplaning offers a variety of additional benefits that using at-home razors cannot achieve. Dermaplaning can:

• Remove all unwanted hair, including fine vellus hairs (also known as ‘peach fuzz’)
• Help reduce dirt and oil build up that can occur in the hair follicles
• Even out skin tone and texture
• Fade acne scars and other superficial scarring
• Rejuvenate and brighten skin by removing the outer layer of dead skin cells
• Allow for better absorption of skin care products  

The superior exfoliating properties of dermaplaning will leave you with soft, touchable skin that some clients have described as “luminous”.  

Before and After Photos 

Each of the examples below feature clients who have undergone dermaplaning. However, some patients may have undergone other skin-care treatments simultaneously, which could have contributed to their results. 

What to Expect During Your Dermaplaning Treatment

Related Treatments 

While dermaplaning is a safe and effective treatment for many of our clients, it may not be the very best option for you. At Skin Therapeutics, we offer a wide variety of skin-care treatments to give you both the best experience and the best results. 

If you’re not sure that dermaplaning is right for you, consider these alternatives:

• Laser Hair Removal: For complete and painless hair removal on any part of the body. This treatment is long-lasting and works on any skin type. 

• Collagen P.I.N. or R.F. Microneedling: For evening out skin tone and texture, as well as reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and stretch marks. 
• Clear + Brilliant Skin Rejuvenation: Clear + Brilliant replaces old and damaged skin with healthy skin underneath to give you a luminous skin tone, smooth texture, and visibly reduce your pore size.
• Facials and Peels: Our customized facials and peels will not only exfoliate the skin to leave it feeling fresh and rejuvenated, they can also help address fine lines and acne to improve your complexion. 
• Cryocorrect: This is a safe and painless spot-treatment that evens out skin tone and texture by correcting dark spots and removing skin tags.

Depending on your skin type and concerns, we may also recommend combining your dermaplaning treatment with medical facials, chemical peels, or Diamond Glow for enhanced results.  

Dermaplaning FAQs

What is the difference between dermaplaning and shaving? 

Although the basic principle of dermaplaning is very similar to shaving, dermaplaning uses a sharper, more precise tool. It not only removes unwanted facial hair with better accuracy than shaving, it also provides significantly better exfoliating and rejuvenating effects.   

Are there any side effects?

The risk of seeing any side effects after dermaplaning is low, but there is a chance you may experience:

• Facial redness immediately following the treatment (this should fade within a few days)
• Whiteheads appearing within a few days of the treatment (which should also disappear quickly) 
• Some changes in skin pigmentation 
• Minor skin infections

While these side effects are possible, most are due to the ignorance of unlicensed or inexperienced estheticians. At Skin Therapeutics, we always provide clean equipment, gentle and precise technique, as well as patient screening to make sure this treatment is right for you. 

Who should avoid dermaplaning?

If you currently suffer from acne, or have other active lesions on the face (like cold sores), dermaplaning is not for you. Dermaplaning can irritate and worsen active acne conditions, and may even lead to infection. You should also avoid dermaplaning if you have:

• Eczema 
• Rosacea
• A current or recent sunburn 

These conditions increase the sensitivity of your skin, leaving it more susceptible to tearing or injury, and they can make the treatment somewhat painful. 

Does dermaplaning hurt? 

No, a dermaplaning treatment should not hurt. 

While some clients have reported experiencing a slight tingling sensation, this is one of the least painful hair-removal treatments; it is significantly less painful than waxing or threading.