Dermaplaning is a popular hair removal technique that utilizes a scalpel to exfoliate dead skin cells from the face manually. It is a physical exfoliation technique that involves shaving the top layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, dead skin layer, and vellus hair, aka peach fuzz, with a sterile surgical scalpel. This procedure results in ultra-smooth, youthful, and radiant skin. However, is Dermaplaning a fad? Or is it a worthwhile investment? The following are some advantages and disadvantages:
PROS:
- No-pain exfoliation of the stratum corneum.
- Little to no downtime.
- Excellent for clients with sensitive skin and pregnant women seeking deep exfoliation.
- It can be performed before facials, laser, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels for increased product penetration.
- Assists in the application of makeup more smoothly and evenly.
- It can significantly lighten post-inflammatory acne scars.
- It does not cause hair to regrow thicker or darker.
CONS:
- It is typically more expensive than other hair removal methods.
- The results may not be as long-lasting as those obtained through other hair removal methods, such as waxing, because the hair is not removed from the root.
- Results vary according to each client’s unique hair growth cycle.
- Not everyone is a candidate. Clients who have active or cystic acne should avoid this hair removal method because it can aggravate their condition. Additionally, it is contraindicated for clients with hirsutism, a condition in which women experience excessive male-pattern hair growth.
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About the Author:
Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice.