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For patients who are looking for a little something to boost their skin care routine but aren’t quite ready for lasers, peels, and other more extensive treatments, dermaplaning can be a fantastic place to start. With no chemicals, medications, lasers, or recovery time required, dermaplaning offers a convenient and affordable way to refresh your skin and leave your complexion glowing. At Elle Skin & Beauty Co. in Northern Kentucky, board-certified nurse practitioner and aesthetic specialist Emily Duncan provides a complete collection of skin care solutions, including dermaplaning, to help meet the unique goals and preferences of our patients. Read more about the benefits of dermaplaning for radiant skin below.
What is dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is an aesthetic skin treatment designed to gently remove dead or damaged skin cells on the surface layer of the skin to target certain imperfections, signs of aging, and other concerns. Dermaplaning is performed by carefully scraping the edge of a blade along the skin.
Is dermaplaning the same as shaving?
No. While dermaplaning does help to remove facial hair and peach fuzz, it differs from shaving in that it also scrapes away dead and damaged skin cells rather than hair alone.
What does dermaplaning do for your skin?
There are a number of common skin concerns that can be addressed and improved with dermaplaning, including:
- Facial hair
- Peach fuzz
- Dull skin
- Rough skin texture
- Acne scars
- Fine lines and wrinkles
In addition, dermaplaning helps to boost the overall texture and tone of your skin, leaving it glowing and radiant. After dermaplaning, the skin is able to absorb skin care products and serums more efficiently, and makeup goes on more smoothly and evenly.
What are the benefits of dermaplaning?
Compared with many other aesthetic skin rejuvenation treatments, dermaplaning offers a number of compelling benefits, including:
- Noninvasive
- Little, if any, preparation required
- No recovery time
- No lasers, chemicals, or medications required
- Skin does not peel or flake away
- Patients can reapply makeup almost immediately
- Treatment is considered painless
How often should you get dermaplaning done?
Because the body regenerates new skin cells every 30 days or so, optimal results can be achieved and maintained with dermaplaning about once per month. Still, any frequency of dermaplaning can help to improve the health and radiance of your skin. Consistency is key, with routine maintenance treatments offering the most reliable and longest-lasting results possible.
Can I perform dermaplaning on myself?
While there are many at-home dermaplaning kits on the market, these products do not offer the same level of treatment and results that are possible with professional, in-office dermaplaning performed by an experienced provider with medical-grade tools. Moreover, attempting dermaplaning on your own may put you at greater risk for injury, infection, or incomplete and ineffective treatment. For the best dermaplaning results, professional treatment is strongly recommended.
Get your glow-up on the easy way with dermaplaning in Northern Kentucky
Are you ready to add a professional treatment to your skin care routine but aren’t interested in lasers or chemicals? If so, dermaplaning may be right for you. To learn more about the benefits of dermaplaning, schedule your consultation with board-certified nurse practitioner Emily Duncan at Elle Skin & Beauty Co. in Northern Kentucky today.
