Dermaplaning in Calgary

What Is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is immediate rejuvenation of the skin by manual removal of dead skin and facial hair. It is also highly effective in minimizing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, while leaving the skin smooth and glowing. It has been utilized for many years as skin preparation prior to peels but has become more recently popular as a stand alone treatment. It is great as an add-on treatment for most procedures or on its own to help increase product penetration and creating a perfect canvas for makeup application.

What can I expect for downtime?

Minimal to zero downtime. Your skin may appear flush for an hour or so post-treatment but you can apply make-up if needed immediately post treatment.

How long is the procedure?

Dermaplaning in Calgary takes approx 20-30 minutes but we include an enzyme peel and masque with treatment, extending time to 50 mins. Dermaplaning can be added to Ultrasonic medical facial, more intense peels, PRP Facial, Injectables, and microneedling for an extra cost.

What makes dermaplaning so popular? 

There are many things that make dermaplaning so popular around the world lately - here are a few:

1. Painless: Dermaplaning is a non-invasive procedure whereby a sharp blade gently removes dead skin cells and fine hairs. The sensation is similar to a cat's tongue, rendering the procedure painless and even safe even during pregnancy. 

2. Improves Skin Appearance: Dermaplaning can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, and dull skin. It can also make skin appear softer, smoother, firmer, and brighter. 

3. Helps Skincare Products Absorb: By removing the top layers of dead skin preventing products from penetrating deep, dermaplaning can help these products hit deeper levels allowing for more effective treatment.

4. Helps Make-up Application: By removing soft vellus hairs that hold on to make-up, dirt and bacteria; dermaplaning allows for easier and more flawless make-up application. 

5. Low Cost: Dermaplaning is a relatively cheap add on service that can really increase the efficacy of any treatment or product while requiring very little time, cost, or downtime.

What are the benefits of Dermaplaning?

• Exfoliation
  • Facial hair removed (It will not grow back darker or increase growth)
  • Improves tone and texture
  • Smooth and glowing skin

Who should avoid the treatment/contraindication?

• People with skin Infections
• Fresh Neuromodulators or fillers- Wait 1-2 weeks (Dermaplaning can be done prior to injectables)
• Chemical Peel/Retin-A/Laser- Wait until skin is healed 1-2 weeks
• Clients prone to post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation- Pretreat skin for at least 2 weeks with melanin suppressant serum
• Cancer- Not while undergoing treatment
• Diabetes- Must be under control
• Accutane- After 12 months of non-use and doctor approval
• Blood thinners or history of bleeding, delayed coagulation following injury
• Acne- Grade 3 or above
• Active Cold sores- wait until healed

Pricing:

• Dermaplaning: Includes enzyme peel and masque $150 (package of 3 $360)

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