Months or years of environmental damage to your skin and the accumulation of dead skin cells make your skin appear dull, dark, and tired. Dermaplaning is a simple procedure that skims away the dead skin cells, exfoliates the uppermost layers of the skin, and brightens your complexion.
Dermaplaning is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment wherein an exfoliation blade gently removes the uppermost layers of the skin with the accumulated dead skin cells. The treatment also removes the “peach fuzz,” i.e., the soft hairs on your skin’s surface. In some cases, removing the skin's uppermost layers also reverses superficial textural irregularities, such as acne scars, sunspots, freckles, pigmented spots, etc. Dermaplaning also activates your skin’s natural healing responses to encourage collagen production and skin cell regeneration, making your skin look smoother, firmer, and more youthful.
Dermaplaning’s primary goal is to remove all the damaged and dead skin cells, paving the way for smoother and brighter skin. As such, dermaplaning brightens your complexion, removes superficial textural anomalies, and reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, etc. The following are the skin concerns you can minimize or improve with dermaplaning:
Dermaplaning is suitable for anyone with dull, tired, or worn skin. If you haven’t exfoliated your skin with facials, peels, or other cosmetic procedures for a few weeks or months, your skin might appear dull and tired due to the accumulation of dead skin cells. Dermaplaning removes the dead skin cells and unclogs your pores, giving you a brighter and fresher complexion. Since it doesn’t involve chemicals or other foreign components, it’s suitable for all skin types. As such, dermaplaning is suitable for everyone, regardless of age, skin type, or skin color.
The dermaplaning procedure is similar to a gentle shave — the cosmetic provider places a sterile razor-like exfoliating blade against your skin at a 45-degree angle and drags it gently across. As the aesthetician drags the blade across your skin, it removes all the dead skin cells and peach fuzz from your skin’s surface, giving you instantly smoother skin.
The procedure is painless—at most, you’ll feel a tingling sensation as the blade scrapes your skin. However, you can also opt for sedation options if you’re anxious. The dermaplaning procedure concludes in 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the treatment area size. After the exfoliation, the aesthetician applies a soothing product over your skin to minimize redness or irritation. You’ll be asked to wear sunscreen for a few days to protect your skin.
If you are ready to refresh and rejuvenate your look today, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with one of the best plastic surgeons Seattle has to offer: Dr. James M. Ridgway. During your private consultation Dr. Ridgway will carefully evaluate your face and the subtle imperfections that concern you most before providing you with a personalized blend of Bellevue cosmetic surgery procedures that will help you achieve your ideal facial appearance.
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