Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a non-invasive procedure in which our trained medical staff uses a specialized instrument to carefully shave away the outermost layer of your damaged skin. The process is designed to reveal the undamaged layer beneath it to both allow you to look more visibly flawless but also to give your skin a cleaner palette to work from moving forward.

The recovery process from Dermaplaning varies from patient to patient but it generally does take some time to recover and heal. It is very common for the treated area to experience swelling and appear red post-treatment for up to 1 week. Our team will always outline a realistic recovery time for your unique condition prior to beginning treatment.

No, Dermaplaning is a non-surgical procedure that is minimally invasive and generally considered painless. Our trained Essence Medical staff will explain the entire procedure to you before commencing to ensure you are comfortable with the process involved.

Dermaplaning is most commonly used on the face to remove acne scars, however it can be used on other areas of the body to remove other skin imperfections and even hair. As part of your FREE consultation, our trained medical staff will carefully review your condition and help you to identify whether Dermaplaning or another treatment is best suited to help you attain your desired results.

Most patients are able to have their skin condition remedied by a single Dermaplaning treatment. In some cases multiple treatments will be required and each session would be spaced out to ensure the work from the previous session fully heals before a subsequent session. As part of your FREE consultation our trained medical staff will assess your condition and identify how much treatment you are likely to need.

There are certain instances in which Dermaplaning can prove effective with deeper or substantially raised acne scars. However, in many more substantial cases our Laser Acne Treatment may be better suited (CLICK HERE to learn more). Our trained medical staff will assess your unique condition as part of your FREE consultation to help you make the best decision for your skin.

With the use of a specialized tool (a dermatome), our trained medical staff carefully attends to the skin of your problem area. The procedure is generally considered painless, but if pain is of a great concern to you a numbing agent can be applied prior to beginning the Dermaplaning treatment session.

As part of your FREE consultation, our staff will run through any and all concerning medical conditions you may have to ensure Dermaplaning is only done when deemed safe. In general, Dermaplaning is not recommended for those who have active acne, a skin burn, rashes, eczema and other skin conditions.

All medical and cosmetic procedures come with a degree of risk. Immediate side effects of Dermaplaning are redness, swelling, and temporary scaring throughout the healing process. We are always happy to direct you to more detailed procedure paperwork upon request and to consult with you about any other potential risks for your unique condition.