Dermaplaning
Posted on April 5, 2022
I’m sure many of you have seen those viral videos circulating the internet of facials using a blade to remove peach fuzz. Well, luckily we now offer this service so you can see the results in real-time! This treatment uses a medical-grade scalpel to remove dead skin buildup as well as vellus hair (peach fuzz) from the face, leaving a radiant and glowing complexion. This treatment has so many positive outcomes but is oftentimes clouded by the myths that come along with facial hair removal. Let’s deep dive into what these worries are and why the angst is unnecessary.
WHAT IS PEACH FUZZ
Before talking about the procedure itself, we must first understand vellus hair and what it is. This very fine and wispy hair is what we know as “peach fuzz” and it covers your entire body. This hair presents itself when you’re a baby and stays for the remainder of your life. Sometimes, due to hormone production, some of this vellus hair changes texture and becomes darker and denser. If this happens, it is called “terminal hair”. Shaving does NOT change how dark your hair is, only hormone production can change that. This means that NO, dermaplaning does NOT make your facial hair grow back thicker and darker. This is a common myth that is circulated regarding this treatment.
BENEFITS OF DERMAPLANING
While also removing fuzzy hairs, this treatment is also spectacular as a form of exfoliation. Due to the fact that we perform the service with a scalpel, we are able to scrape off up to three weeks' worth of dead skin buildup. This leaves the skin looking brighter, smoother and more even. With all of the dead skin removed, products absorb much easier and are much more effective.
This is the perfect deep exfoliation treatment for someone on the go due to little or no downtime after receiving the treatment. Results last up to three weeks and you’ll notice makeup application is so much smoother. So, if you have an event coming up and want to look as radiant as possible, this is the treatment for you!