What is dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is also known as dermablading. It involves a razor-like blade gently scraping away a layer of dead skin and fine hair from the face.

This enables skin cell renewal and the removal of fine, soft facial hair, also known as vellus hair or “peach fuzz.” Vellus hair does not grow back thicker or darker after dermaplaning.

The skin is composed of layers of tissue that protect the body against:

• chemicals
• injury
• UV light
• bacteria and other pathogens

The epidermis is the outer layer. It varies in thickness and consists of dead skin cells. The tone can be uneven and show blemishes or scars.

Dermaplaning removes the fine hairs on the skin’s surface, as well as some dead cell layers. It involves using a sterile scalpel that is rounded like a butter knife, with no sharp edges to avoid cutting sensitive skin.