Dermaplaning
Clear skin but not so smooth? Dermaplaning is the solution to your problem. Skin resurfacing procedure that is used to smooth the skin by removing the top most layer with the help of blade. This procedure is not recommended to be done by yourself at home or not even with the help of a friend. Only a certified professional can do this procedure with all the precautions and care. In this procedure dead skin and hair from the face are removed with the help of scalpel like blade known as dermatome. This process is also called microplanning or blading.
Who can perform this procedure?
A plastic surgeon or dermatologist can perform this procedure with proper care and precautions. So when you choose some professional make sure they also have their practice license. Because a person with professional skills may know everything but still he lacks in some details like how to hold a scalpel, or what type of skin required pressure, or applying a cleanser including alpha or beta hydroxy acids which helps dead skin cells to lose.
Benefits
This procedure is cosmetic but there are some advantages of dermaplaning like:
- It reduces wrinkles and fine lines, acne scarring, or sun damaging
- It restores a youthful glow
- It also removes small hair which stores oil and debris
Risk and side effects
Although there are no such risks in this procedure but maybe a small cut on the skin, redness may appear on some patients, whiteheads can also be visible.
Contact Us
To learn more about Dermaplaning and to see if you are a good candidate for this treatment, please contact our Northwest Calgary office to schedule a consultation.