What Are The Pros And Cons of Dermaplaning?

As you grow older, you find many changes that probably make you unhappy. One of those changes includes an increase of facial hair. This may cause you to start looking for ways to remove this peach fuzz from your face. 

Dermaplaning is becoming an increasingly popular option for removing the hair on your face. Consider the pros and cons of dermaplaning before you schedule your appointment. 

• What is Dermaplaning?
• Pros of Dermaplaning
• Cons of Dermaplaning
• FAQs

What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a common way to remove hair from your face that you do not want. It is not only common but an easy process. 

Dermaplaning is similar to shaving, except that it is a smaller blade. It is used to scrape the facial hair away from the face gently. This is the hair commonly referred to as peach fuzz. 

In addition to removing the hair, it also eliminates the build-up of dead cells of the skin. This is a type of exfoliating process for the skin.  

Pros of Dermaplaning

When you are considering this skin option, you should consider the pros of dermaplaning. One of these positives is that it is fast and easy. Dermaplaning is a quick and painless process that takes less than an hour. In addition, you can resume normal activities after the process. 

Hair does not grow back thicker after dermaplaning. This is because this process removes the baby hair, also called vellus, from the face. However, it does not remove the papilla, which is found at the end of the hair follicle. 

The papilla is an integral part of forming, growing, cycling, and regrowing of the hair. When the papilla is removed, it causes the hair to grow back thicker. Dermaplaning leaves the papilla in one piece because the hair is cut at the base of the skin.

Dermaplaning also leaves your skin feeling and looking much smoother. This allows you to apply your makeup much more easily due to the smoothness of your skin.

Cons of Dermaplaning

There are some cons of dermaplaning that you may want to consider before you take the next steps. These downsides include this process causes dryness and skin irritation. In addition, while dermaplaning is simple, there is the chance you might cut your face. Any cut may create a scar or an infection. 

During the dermaplane process, you or the professional you visit should use a sharp razor. Dermaplaning does not help correct any of the problems that are causing your facial hair. For example, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can be the cause of facial hair growth. It is a serious condition that is not resolved by dermaplaning. 

Dermaplaning helps to unclog pores, but it is not ideal for those that have acne. Those with acne already have irritation, and dermaplaning can make it worse. In addition, if the acne is caused by bacteria, using a blade to scrape the skin, it can spread the bacteria. 

FAQs 

What is the Difference Between Dermapen vs Microneedling? 

Dermapen and microneedling are cosmetic procedures. The dermapen is a brand name tool that is used for microneedling. 

This procedure uses tiny needles that are sterilized to prick the skin. These needles intentionally create wounds that encourage your body to make elastin and collagen. These help you look younger as they heal your skin.

This process is called collagen induction therapy. For example, Microneedling is used during an anti-aging procedure to help reduce sun spots and eyelid surgery. It can also be used to help stretch marks, wrinkles, scars, pigmentation, and acne scarring.

A dermapen allows you to adjust the depth to prevent the treatment from being too deep in the skin, especially in the sensitive areas of the face. 

What is the Difference Between Dermaplaning vs Microneedling?

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure using small needles that makes micro-perforations into the skin’s surface. When the skin is pricked, it reacts as if the skin was injured, so it stimulates the collagen and elastin growth during the healing process. 

Afterward, the skin is supple, smoother, and fuller. This procedure improves the firmness and texture of the skin. It can also reduce scarring, fine lines, and wrinkles. 

Dermaplaning, on the other hand, is a cosmetic procedure that is not invasive to create glowing and smooth skin. This procedure uses a sharp but small blade to scrape the dead layer of skin and peach fuzz from the top of the skin. This process also creates younger and smoother looking skin. 

Microneedling creates a pink look on your skin for an entire day. It is not recommended anything be used on the skin for a full day after the procedure. The dermaplaning only causes the skin to appear pink for just a couple of hours after the procedure. Once the pink color goes away, the skin is glowing, smooth, and appears younger.