Dermaplaning
An exfoliation technique that removes fine facial hair and dead skin on the face.
What is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a painless, non-invasive treatment that removes vellus hair (peach fuzz) and dead skin cells, leaving you with soft, smooth, glowing skin. This exfoliating treatment allows your skin to absorb products more effectively, enhancing anti-aging benefits and creating a flawless makeup application canvas.
Benefits of Dermaplaning:
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Exfoliates dead skin cells
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Increases blood flow and circulation
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Stimulates collagen production
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Unclogs pores and removes blackheads
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Instantly reveals brighter, more youthful skin
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Enhances product absorption—8% before treatment, 80% after!
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Creates a smoother skin texture
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Helps makeup glide on effortlessly
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Leaves skin feeling baby-soft
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Removes vellus hair
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Ideal for rosacea-prone skin, unlike other exfoliating treatments
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Can be performed every 4 weeks
Will Vellus Hair Grow Back Thicker or Darker?
No, removing vellus hair through dermaplaning will not cause it to grow back thicker or darker. This is a common misconception—shaving or removing fine hair simply creates a blunt tip, which can appear thicker. The vellus hair removed during dermaplaning is very fine and soft, so it will grow back as it was before. After dermaplaning, your skin will feel and look smoother, and the hair will grow back in about a week, allowing you to schedule your next treatment.
Skin Types & Conditions Treated
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Services
consultations
At our clinic, we take the time to thoroughly assess your skin and understand your unique needs. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan and home care routine that addresses your immediate concerns while also providing long-term results. We take into account your lifestyle and budget, ensuring the approach is realistic and sustainable for you.
If we believe that you could benefit from a different specialist or clinic in the cosmetic or medical field, we are more than happy to provide referrals to trusted professionals.
For your consultation, we recommend bringing your current skincare products so we can review the ingredients and offer tailored advice on what's working well for your skin and what might be less beneficial.
If you’ve never had a PRO skin consultation with us, we recommend that all new clients start with a treatment consultation. If it's added to your first treatment, the consultation is free.
Book this consultation along with your treatment to ensure dermaplaning is the right choice for your skin. If we find that another treatment would suit you better, don’t worry—we’ll adjust it to make sure you get the most effective care.
dermaplaning treatments
Our Level 1 Dermaplaning treatment begins with a double cleanse to prepare your skin. Once prepped, we use a surgical scalpel to gently remove dead skin cells and vellus hair from the face.
The treatment concludes with a serum, moisturiser tailored to your skin type, followed by an SPF to protect your skin from harmful UV damage.
Our Level 2 dermaplaning treatment includes an advanced masque designed to firm, detoxify, clarify, hydrate, or soothe, enhancing your results. This targeted masque works in synergy with the exfoliation process to address your specific skin concerns.
For added relaxation, an aromatherapy neck and shoulder massage is included to ease tension and promote overall well-being. This luxurious treatment offers the perfect combination of relaxation and rejuvenation, leaving you with healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
Combine the advantages of a dermalogica PRO skin treatment with your dermaplaning treatment.
LED light therapy
Add therapeutic light therapy to stimulate cellular activity to rejuvenate dull skin, reduces redness, acne scarring and minimises fine lines.
What is led light therapy and is it for my skin?
Did you know that the benefits of LED light therapy were first discovered in outer space, with NASA astronauts using it to grow plants?
Fast forward a couple of decades and LED (or light-emitting diode) therapy has become incredibly popular, both in the professional treatment room and at home. And there’s many reasons why! It’s non-invasive, can treat multiple skin concerns and is often described as a deeply relaxing experience.
We’re going to deep dive into how LED works, the best LED light for your skin and how to get started with LED light therapy.
first of all, how does led work?
LED light therapy uses low-level, skin-safe, completely comfortable light to improve skin’s appearance. You can think of our skin using the LED light as an energy source, much like how plants use sunlight during photosynthesis.
There are a number of different LED colours to choose from, which are determined by the wavelength of the light. Each colour targets a different part of the skin, producing a specific skin benefit…more on this to come.
Is led light safe?
Unlike other types of light therapy, LEDs are safe for regular use on all skin tones and types because they don’t contain ultraviolet (UV) rays. However, those with an active skin rash or taking prescription Vitamin A or medication for acne should avoid LED light therapy, as skin can become more sensitive to light.
Along with being considered a safe form of light therapy, another draw card of LED is that there’s no discomfort or downtime for the skin.
What skin conditions will benefit from led?
Every skin will benefit from LED light therapy – there’s no exclusions! As mentioned, different LED colours enter the skin at distinctive depths to target a variety of skin conditions. The two most popular LED lights, and those most researched and tested, are red and blue light therapy.
Red light therapy reaches down into the dermis of our skin, where collegian and elastin are made. As a result, this light therapy is often used to address signs of premature skin ageing. Red LED light therapy acts like an energy booster for the collagen and elastin factory deep in our skin, leading to a smoother skin texture with a reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
We’ve recently created a specialised PRO masque for our professional skin therapists to use in conjunction with Red LED - Light Energy Masque. This high-tech masque features advanced ingredients that help amplify the effects of red light therapy faster than light energy alone.
Red LED light is also thought to reduce inflammation while improving circulation, which can give skin a healthier glow.
Blue light therapy is a go-to, proven treatment for acne. Blue LED helps address breakout prone skin by killing off acne bacteria, slowing oil production and increasing hydration. With better hydration levels, this in turn helps balance oil production, whilst promoting skin healing. Another reason blue LED light therapy is ideal for clearing breakouts is because it doesn’t require any physical stimulation on the skin, plus it’s relaxing nature can help reduce stress levels, which is a leading cause of acne.
Other popular LED colours used by professional skin therapists are green and yellow. Green light therapy is used to help fade dark spots and even skin tone, as it targets the skin cell responsible for producing pigment, which is working overdrive when we experience pigment challenges. Whereas yellow light therapy improves circulation and boosts toxin removal, helping calm and reduce inflammation, making it beneficial for sensitive skins or those that experience skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.
How many led treatments do I need to see results?
There is no set answer as it will depend on the type of machine being used i.e., professional/medical or an at-home device, plus the individual skin being treated! Results will come overtime - it’s recommended to have a course of professional LED light therapy treatments if you’re addressing stubborn skin challenges such as acne. A professional skin therapist can advise on a bespoke treatment plan for your skin and goals. In terms of frequency, you can generally have LED light therapy treatments on a weekly basis. With at-home LED devices, these would be used more regularly for best results.
What’s the difference between professional light therapy and home devices?
Put simply, it comes down to the power of the light therapy device. A qualified skin therapist is accredited to use a more advanced light therapy machine that will drive greater results faster. What’s more, it’s likely professional skincare will be applied to your skin during an LED treatment for enhanced skin benefits – this could be a potent serum and/or hydrating masque, or even Dermalogica’s Light Energy Masque, which has been specifically designed to be used with, and amplify, red light LED therapy. Using an at-home device can help enhance and complement professional LED light therapy treatments.
more flaking. better results.
Add Retinol Accelerator to boost and speed skin’s renewal process. It safely triggers light to medium controlled flaking post treatment for enhanced results.
What it is?
Professional strength gel-serum with 3.5% retinoid complex, 5% Niacinamide and penetration enhancers to boost treatment results from chemical peels and other skin resurfacing treatments.
Who it's for?
Suitable for all skin types and recommended for clients who want more skin flaking, this is an ideal add-on to a resurfacing treatment like a chemical peel.
Pro Retinol is the first skin service that unlocks the power of the world’s gold standard when it comes to targeting skin aging concerns: Retinol. This service infuses and layers professional grade retinols through NanoInfusion for maximum skin renewal benefits. Results are revitalized skin that is smoother and firmer. Flaking post-treatment is to be expected.
This treatment combines Level 2 dermaplaning with a chemical peel for enhanced exfoliation and deep skin rejuvenation.
Dermaplaning is a physical exfoliant that removes the surface layer of dead skin cells and vellum hair revealing smoother, brighter skin. The chemical peel works on the deeper layers of your skin to target concerns such as aging, hyperpigmentation, breakouts, and congestion.
Together, these treatments work synergistically to provide more thorough exfoliation and address a variety of skin issues, leaving your complexion clearer, more even, and youthful. A nourishing masque is applied to further enhance results and restore hydration.
This advanced treatment combines the exfoliating benefits of dermaplaning with a nourishing treatment masque and the holistic advantages of cosmetic acupuncture.
Cosmetic acupuncture is a completely natural, non-invasive treatment that has gained popularity for its ability to rejuvenate the skin, reduce signs of aging, and address specific skin concerns. This therapy stimulates circulation and promotes collagen production, leading to a smoother, more youthful appearance.
A targeted area is included within the treatment, choose from:
+ Lip plumping
+ Scar reduction
+ Wrinkle reduction
+ Eyebrow lifting
+ Jowl lifting
+ Smile line reduction
+ Frown line reduction
+ Forehead line reduction
enhancements
Enhance Your Dermaplaning Treatment
Take your skincare to the next level by adding these advanced treatments to your dermaplaning treatment. Designed to complement and amplify your results, these treatments target specific skin concerns for even more noticeable improvements.
Add an eye flash to your skin treatment.
Powerful treatment that helps tone, smooth and brighten the eye contour through intense stimulation and infusion of botanical actives. For maximum results, we recommend scheduling 3 sequential Pro Eye Flash skin treatments, every 2 to 4 weeks.
Key Benefits:
Brightens undereye skin
Evens skin tone + texture
Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
1: exfoliate: Undereye brightening peel exfoliates and hydrates for a brighter, smoother look.
2: tone + brighten
Unique technique combining professional-grade Hyaluronic Acid serum and electrical infusion penetrates the entire eye contour.
3: replenish + massage
Massage professional-grade Vitamin C serum to stimulate eye area.
Targeted treatment for the eye contour that improves the skin’s appearance and offers radiance with specialised ingredients and retinoids.
Professional cosmetic eye contour treatment that improves the appearance of the epidermis, reduces puffiness, dark circles and expression lines on the area around the eyes. At the same time, it moisturises, enhances skin’s elasticity and brightens its complexion.
This treatment is based on the action of cosmetic products containing high concentrations of Retinoids, Eyedeline and Matrixyl.
Natural facelift massage therapy is a unique, non-invasive, and effective treatment that rejuvenates your skin.
Natural FaceLift Massage is a gentle, non-invasive approach to looking younger. Also, the benefits are many and all without surgery! Besides, the results that you can notice are impressive. Facial Rejuvenation incorporates a unique blend of highly effective techniques from Indian face massage (also known as Facial Rejuvenation or the Natural Facelift – a facelift without surgery) with complementary techniques from Japanese Facial Massage. We use deeper pressure to loosen tight facial muscles giving a much more effective treatment and producing a natural facelift without needles.
+ Minimises the ageing process by repairing as well as balancing the condition of the skin
+Increases the blood circulation and, in turn, delivery of essential nutrients to the skin’s surface
+ It promotes deep relaxation also.
Strengthens and tones facial muscles, helping prevent sagging skin and fine lines
+ It helps relieve headaches, eye strain, sinus problems and insomnia
Moreover, it reduces stress
Reduces stiffness and tension in the neck and shoulders
For milia removal without a skin care treatment, please see our advanced electrolysis page.
Milia need the skin to be prepped to enable a removal, so it can be added to any of our PRO skin treatments. Not all milia are suitable for a manual extraction, your skin professional can advise you on if it can be removed.
What is a milia spot?
Milia are hard spots found on the surface of the skin. The bumps are tiny cysts filled with a protein called keratin and are caused by a build-up of dead skin cells. They are usually white in colour but sometimes appear as yellowish bumps.
Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.
active acne
active cold sores
flat warts
skin cancer
flare up of eczema or dermatitis
hemophilia
rosacea
scleroderma impetigo
sunburn
raised/vascular lesions
telangiectasia/erythema
uncontrolled diabetes
history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation
clients who have thick dark facial hair
pregnant
undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
hormonal therapy.
Accutane within the last 6 months
Skin peels or recent used topical agents such as glycolic acids, alpha-hydroxy acids and Retin-A must 2 weeks.
Avoid wearing makeup on the day of treatment
Avoid products containing any exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, retinol, tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, astringents, etc.) for 72 hours after treatment.
You may resume your regular skin care routine 24 hours after treatment.
Wash your face with a gentle, acid free cleanser and tepid water.
If irritation occurs after applying the above products, wait a few more days to allow your skin to heal.
Avoid sun exposure as much as possible for a minimum of 3 days post treatment. If you must be in the sun be careful of sun exposure and wear sunscreen daily for 2 weeks.
Avoid excessive heat 3 days post treatment, i.e. heavy workouts, steam rooms or saunas, etc.
Avoid chlorine for 24 hours.
Avoid facial waxing for 7 days.
Avoid Dermal Fillers or Botox for 2 weeks based on area.
Avoid picking, scratching, or aggressively rubbing the treated area.
Avoid physical exfoliators, polishers, or aggressive brushes should be used for 7 to 14 days.
Do apply serums as absorption levels will be elevated
You may experience slight peeling for the first few days. Slight windburn sensation and/or blotchiness are normal for the first few days. Skin care products may tingle or slightly burn for the first 2 days.
Your skin works hard to keep you healthy, and you can return the favour by looking after it.
Top Tips:
Use an SPF. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are the main cause of skin ageing and can cause skin cancer.
Stop smoking. Smoking is one of the main environmental factors in premature skin ageing by breaking down and preventing the production of new collagen. Smoking also causes the tiny blood vessels in the skin to constrict, reducing the supply of oxygen to the skin.
Cut down your alcohol consumption. When you drink alcohol, your body and skin can become dehydrated, leaving the skin looking older and tired.
Eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water.
Follow a skin care routine to nourish and treat your skin. Ask your skin care professional what products would be best suited to protect and improve your skin. Cleanse morning and night. Exfoliate. Use a mask, eye cream and skin appropriate moisturiser.
If you experience a reaction to your treatment that continues for more than 24 hours please see your GP.
We use as little dispoable consumables as we can and recycle as much as possible.
Our dermaplaning device has a reuseable sterilisable handle, so the only part that has to be disposed of is the blade.
We use dermalogica products with this treatment:
dermalogicas commitment to sustainability
Dermalogica are recognized cruelty-free by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and Leaping Bunny
They are certified Vegan on all but 4 of our products.
They have been clean since 1986. Our formulas are free of artificial colors and fragrances, mineral oil, lanolin, S.D. alcohol, parabens and microplastics.
By the end of 2020, 90% of their packaging will be recyclable or bio-degradable. Much of our packaging is already sustainable.
Going forward, all paper and cartons they use are FSC certified to be sustainable for forests.
Their formulas are all manufactured in California, which boasts some of the world’s strongest environmental and consumer protections.