1. What is dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a non-invasive exfoliation treatment that gently removes dead skin cells and fine vellus hair (peach fuzz) using a sterile surgical blade, leaving the skin smooth, bright, and more receptive to skincare products.

2. Will my hair grow back thicker or darker?

No, dermaplaning does not change the color or thickness of your hair. The hair will grow back the same as before soft and fine.

3. Is there any downtime?

Dermaplaning has no downtime. Your skin may appear slightly pink for a short time but usually returns to normal within a few hours.

4. Is dermaplaning safe for all skin types?

Yes, it’s generally safe for most skin types, but it may not be recommended for those with active acne or very sensitive skin. A consultation helps determine suitability.

5. How often can I get dermaplaning?

You can get dermaplaning every 3–4 weeks, which aligns with the skin’s natural regeneration cycle.

6. Can I wear makeup after?

Yes, but it’s best to wait at least 24 hours to allow your skin to settle and prevent irritation.

Instant Smoothness. Effortless Glow. Flawless Foundation.

Dermaplaning is a gentle, manual exfoliation treatment that uses a sterile surgical blade to remove dead skin cells, fine facial hair (peach fuzz), and built-up debris from the skin’s surface. The result is baby-soft, radiant skin with improved tone and texture all with no downtime or irritation.

At R Skin Bar, our dermaplaning treatments are performed with precision and care, offering immediate results and enhanced skincare performance in a relaxing, non-invasive session.

Removes Peach Fuzz and Surface Debris

Dermaplaning eliminates fine vellus hairs (“peach fuzz”) and built-up debris, giving the skin a polished, ultra-smooth texture. This not only improves appearance but also enhances makeup application and product penetration.

Instantly Brightens the Skin

By lifting dull, dead skin cells from the surface, dermaplaning reveals fresh, glowing skin immediately making it ideal before special events, photography sessions, or just as a regular glow-boosting treatment.

Improves Texture and Tone

The removal of rough skin buildup and fine hair leaves the skin visibly smoother and more even-toned, helping to soften the appearance of fine lines, dry patches, and rough texture.

Enhances Skincare Product Absorption

Once the barrier of dead skin and hair is removed, your serums, moisturizers, and treatments can penetrate deeper and work more effectively, increasing the impact of your at-home or in-clinic skincare regimen.

Refines Pores and Minimizes Congestion

Though it doesn’t shrink pores, dermaplaning helps prevent buildup inside them by removing surface debris and oil, which can reduce the visibility of pores and help prevent blackheads and breakouts.

Safe and Non-Irritating

Dermaplaning is non-invasive, chemical-free, and suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin. It involves no heat or active ingredients, making it ideal for clients who are pregnant, nursing, or allergic to certain acids.

No Downtime Required

There’s no flaking, peeling, or redness post-treatment. Most clients leave with a smooth, glowing finish and can return to their daily routine immediately even wear makeup the same day.

Improves the Look of Makeup

With dead skin and facial hair removed, foundation and powders sit flawlessly on the skin, no patchiness, no caking, and no enhanced texture. Your makeup glides on and lasts longer.

Ideal Pre-Treatment for Advanced Procedures

Dermaplaning can be done before Hydrafacials,  masks, or Aerolase laser treatments to enhance absorption and results. It creates a clean, exfoliated canvas for better performance of follow-up services.

Softens the Look of Acne Scars and Fine Lines

Though not a corrective treatment for deep scars, dermaplaning helps blur and soften the look of shallow textural irregularities by smoothing the skin’s surface over time.

Enhances Skin’s Natural Cell Turnover

By removing the outermost layer of dead skin, dermaplaning supports natural cell renewal, which is essential for youthful, healthy skin over time.

Helps Prevent Minor Breakouts

For clients with congested but not inflamed acne, dermaplaning can reduce buildup and oil on the skin’s surface, which may help minimize small comedones and surface breakouts.

Encourages Regular Skin Maintenance

 Dermaplaning is quick, relaxing, and instantly effective, dermaplaning is a treatment that encourages routine skin care, leading to healthier, more consistent skin results with regular visits.

Helps Restore Skin Luminosity

Dullness often comes from dead skin buildup that diffuses light. By manually removing this barrier, dermaplaning restores the skin’s natural reflectivity, giving clients a radiant, photo-ready glow without needing highlighters or filters.

Increases Cellular Oxygen Exchange

By removing the compacted outermost layer of skin, dermaplaning improves skin respiration (the exchange of oxygen and nutrients at the surface), which in turn supports healthier, more active skin cells and a better healing response.

Reduces Appearance of Superficial Capillaries

While dermaplaning does not treat vascular conditions, the smoothing effect it provides can soften the visual prominence of small broken capillaries, particularly in clients with mild redness or reactive skin.

Primes Skin for Event-Based Treatments

Dermaplaning is the ideal pre-event primer for advanced cosmetic treatments like airbrush makeup, high-resolution photography, or LED treatments. It gives a “glass skin” effect by removing texture and ensuring product smoothness.

Helps Address “Product Pilling”

Many clients experience “pilling” of skincare or makeup due to dry, flaky patches or fine facial hair. Dermaplaning resolves this issue by removing surface buildup, resulting in a smoother base for both treatment products and cosmetics.

Supports Oil Flow Regulation

For combination or dry skin types, dermaplaning helps normalize sebum distribution across the face. Removing dead skin allows natural oils to spread evenly, often reducing dry patches or shiny zones without over-stripping.

Improves Results from LED Therapy

When paired with LED light therapy, dermaplaning increases light penetration and skin responsiveness, making the LED session more effective especially in protocols for acne, aging, or pigmentation.

Addresses Milia-Prone Skin Gently

For clients prone to milia (tiny keratin-filled bumps), regular dermaplaning may help by gently removing the buildup that contributes to milia formation, without causing trauma or needing extractions.

Helps Maintain Skin Clarity Between Acne Treatments

For clients prone to non-inflamed acne (closed comedones, blackheads), dermaplaning helps manage buildup without stripping the barrier or triggering purging. It’s an ideal maintenance step between acne facials or laser sessions.

Improves Comfort of Other Treatments

By removing the dead, compacted layer of skin, dermaplaning allows treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, and LED therapy to penetrate more comfortably and evenly. This can reduce stinging, patchy reactions, or irritation post-treatment.

Can Improve Appearance of Fine Facial Lines

While not a replacement for collagen-stimulating treatments, dermaplaning softens the appearance of fine lines by removing dry skin that can settle into creases, especially around the mouth, chin, and forehead.

Enhances Effectiveness of Hydrating Masks & Oxygen Therapy

When paired with masks, oxygen infusion, or lymphatic drainage, dermaplaning ensures even distribution and deeper penetration of active ingredients, amplifying hydration and recovery benefits.

Reduces Product Waste

With the surface barrier removed, skincare products (serums, creams, masks) absorb faster and more completely, meaning less is needed per application an ideal point for promoting medical-grade skincare and maximizing product ROI for clients.

Restores Skin Radiance in Clients with Medical Conditions

For clients undergoing stress, hormonal changes, or medications that cause dullness (e.g., thyroid disorders, PCOS, postpartum recovery), dermaplaning can provide a non-invasive, safe reset to restore vitality without triggering sensitivity.

Highly Inclusive and Customizable

Dermaplaning is adaptable for nearly every skin type and concern:

• Dry, flaky skin? It polishes and smooths.
• Oily, congested skin? It clears the way for deeper purifying treatments.
• Sensitive skin? It exfoliates without acids or heat.

This inclusivity makes it a top-tier treatment for clients who feel “left out” of traditional facials or lasers due to skin limitations.

Increases Skin Confidence Immediately

Clients walk out with a noticeable difference in how their skin looks and feels making dermaplaning one of the most confidence-boosting services for first-time facial clients or those who want visible transformation without downtime.

Great for Sensitive, Reactive Skin That Can’t Tolerate Chemical Exfoliants

Clients with rosacea-prone or highly sensitive skin often can’t use glycolic, salicylic, or retinoic acids. Dermaplaning provides a gentle, controlled alternative for exfoliation without triggering irritation, stinging, or flare-ups.

Who Is Dermaplaning Best For?

• Clients looking for instant radiance and smoothness
• Brides, professionals, or anyone prepping for makeup application
• Clients with dull, textured, or dry skin
• Pregnant or sensitive clients who want exfoliation without chemicals
• Anyone looking to enhance the effects of their skincare products

Common Myths (Clarified for Your Clients)

“Will the hair grow back thicker?”

No. Dermaplaning does not affect the hair follicle. The fine vellus hairs will grow back at the same texture and rate.

“Is it only for women?”

No. Dermaplaning is safe and effective for all genders, especially those seeking smooth skin for professional grooming, clearer texture, or product performance.

Dermaplaning offers one of the most immediate, satisfying transformations in skincare. With zero downtime, visible results, and enhanced product absorption, it’s the ideal treatment for clients seeking a smoother, brighter, makeup-ready complexion—naturally and safely.