Dermaplaning
Gentle, medical-grade exfoliation that removes dead skin and peach fuzz for instantly smoother, brighter skin
Gentle, medical-grade exfoliation that removes dead skin and peach fuzz for instantly smoother, brighter skin
Dermaplaning is a gentle exfoliating treatment in which a licensed aesthetician uses a sterile, surgical-grade blade to lift away the top layer of dead skin cells along with the fine, vellus hair known as peach fuzz. The result is skin that looks brighter, feels noticeably smoother and takes makeup beautifully.
Because it exfoliates without harsh scrubs, suction or acids, dermaplaning is a gentler alternative to microdermabrasion and a favorite for sensitive and mature skin types. It also clears the way for your skincare, so serums and moisturizers absorb better.
Our MedBeautyLA Dermaplane Facial is a full facial built around dermaplaning, so your skin is exfoliated, treated and hydrated in one visit. Dermaplaning can also be added to another facial, and extended to the neck, chest or shoulders.
75 minutes
Immediate
None
$295
Dead skin is gone, so light reflects off a fresh, even surface
Skin feels soft and smooth the moment you leave
Foundation glides on without catching on fuzz or flakes
No suction or harsh acids, ideal for sensitive and mature skin
Serums and moisturizers work harder on freshly exfoliated skin
Go straight back to your day with no redness to hide
We look at your skin and confirm dermaplaning is right for you
Skin is cleansed and dried so the blade glides smoothly
Light, feathering strokes lift away dead skin and peach fuzz
Soothing serums, hydration and SPF finish your facial
Brighter, smoother skin. Here is why exfoliation matters, how dermaplaning works and how it compares with microdermabrasion.
Our skin naturally renews itself about every 27 days, revealing brighter, fresher skin underneath. However, this process slows as we age (the slowing starts by about age 30), and it can be inhibited by a number of external factors. This can affect skin texture and tone, brightness, and even product absorption. Luckily, we can speed up the exfoliation process with dermaplaning.
Dermaplaning entails using a medical-grade razor to "shave" the skin, gently scraping away the top layer along with the peach fuzz hairs that can dull your complexion by trapping oil and dirt. During your treatment, an aesthetician holds your skin taut and uses light, upward strokes to remove dead skin cells (the process feels incredibly soothing!). The procedure is followed by targeted serums and enzymes, which your skin will now be well-primed to absorb.
Our staff will advise you on all post-care instructions, and can come up with a "product plan" tailored specifically for your skin if requested. Want the full story? Read Dermaplaning: the best skin care procedure you've probably never heard of.
Dermaplaning vs. microdermabrasion? Both are physical exfoliation techniques, so here is how they compare, to help you decide which is right for you and your skin.
In microdermabrasion, a diamond-tipped exfoliation wand sands away the dead cells from your epidermis. After a first microdermabrasion session, clients typically notice changes such as:
After several sessions, you'd also likely notice a softening of shallow scars, fewer fine lines and wrinkles, and fading of age spots and melasma. Some skin pinkness and tightness for several days after the procedure is common, and SPF post-procedure is a must.
| Dermaplaning | Microdermabrasion | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | A medical-grade blade and light, upward strokes remove dead skin and peach fuzz | A diamond-tipped wand sands away dead skin cells |
| Best for | Sensitive or mature skin, dullness, peach fuzz | Coarse texture, uneven tone, visible pores |
| Downtime | None | Possible pinkness and tightness for several days |
If you're a licensed esthetician, you may be interested in our dermaplaning class!
No. Dermaplaning removes fine vellus hair, or peach fuzz, and it grows back with the same soft texture and color. Cutting a hair at the surface doesn't change the follicle it grows from.
Not at all. Most clients describe it as a light, feathery brushing across the skin, and many find it relaxing.
None. Your skin may look slightly pink for an hour or two. For a few days afterward, wear SPF and skip retinoids and exfoliating products while your fresh skin settles.
Every three to four weeks, which matches your skin's natural renewal cycle and keeps the glow going.
Most skin types do beautifully with it, including sensitive and mature skin. If you have an active acne breakout, a rash or a sunburn, we'll suggest a different treatment until your skin calms down. Let us know if you use prescription retinoids or have taken isotretinoin (Accutane).
Yes, and it will go on more smoothly than ever. If you can, give your skin the rest of the day to breathe first.
We do. Licensed aestheticians can learn our technique in the MedBeautyLA Dermaplaning Master Class.
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