Dermaplaning

If you are looking at your options in skincare treatment like dermaplaning, you may be wondering what the treatment is like and what you can do after the treatment. If you have any questions about dermaplaning, the experts at Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa in Peru, Illinois can help you learn if it’s right for you. Here are our answers to some of the most common questions about dermaplane treatment:

Frequently Asked Dermaplaning Questions

This is what you should know before deciding on a dermaplane treatment. Dermaplaning is a safe and quick way to get smooth and exfoliated skin by removing dead skin and tiny hairs.

What Is Dermaplaning?

The dermaplane provides maximum exfoliation by physically removing dead skin and small hairs from the surface of the skin. A nurse or doctor uses the end of a surgical scalpel to scrape off the dead skin, leaving a smooth and exfoliated surface.

How Long Does a Dermaplane Last?

The treatment is completed in as little as 20 minutes. The frequency of treatments is determined by hair regrowth. The treatment can be performed monthly for best results. Dermaplane treatment requires very little downtime and no healing time, so you can return to your normal life after treatment.

Can You Dermaplane Before a Chemical Peel or Other Treatments?

Dermaplane treatments can be used before chemical peels and facials. You should consult our specialists on specific treatments, but in many cases, the dermaplane treatment can enhance the effectiveness facials and chemical peels. The open and exfoliated skin allows the treatment to be better absorbed into the skin for deeper cleansing.

Dermaplane treatment creates a smooth surface that makes it easier to apply any product. People with a bit of peach fuzz may notice that applying make up is much easier after a dermaplane treatment due to the smoother surface.

Who Benefits from Dermaplaning?

Dermaplane treatment is good for those who do not want to use chemicals, such as women who are pregnant. While chemicals are more effective after Dermaplaning Treatment, there is no need to use chemicals during the treatment for it to be a success. Dermaplane treatment is also good for older people that have a greater buildup of dead skin due to slowing skin regeneration.

Dermaplane treatment is great for removing tiny hairs from the skin’s surface. These tiny hairs form to keep your body temperature regulated but do not provide the skin with a smooth surface. People with broken capillaries can also benefit from the exfoliation of a dermaplane treatment.

Are You Ready for Dermaplane Treatment?

For best results, dermaplaning and peel only requires several treatments per year. This means that dermaplane treatments can fit into even the busiest schedules. The immediate aftereffects of a dermaplane treatment are so mild they usually go unnoticed, so you can quickly get on with your day after treatment.

If you want to find out more about the benefits of a chemical peel with dermaplaning on your skin, contact our professional team at Nicole Norris MD Medispa in Peru, Illinois for a consultation. We serve the Ottawa, Princeton, and Peru area with expert skincare service.