Dermaplaning Pre- and Post-Care Instructions
Pre-Care for Dermaplaning
-Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for 3–5 days before your appointment.
-Stop using retinol, acids, and exfoliating products 3 days prior.
-Avoid Botox, fillers, and other injectable treatments within 10 days of your appointment.
-Please reschedule if you have active acne, open skin, or irritation in the treatment area.
-Wear SPF daily leading up to your appointment.
Post-Care for Dermaplaning
-Apply a hydrating moisturizer at least twice daily for a minimum of 7 days.
-Use a gentle cleanser twice daily for at least 7 days.
-Avoid products containing exfoliating ingredients such as retinoic acid, retinol, tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, astringents, and toners for at least 24 hours.
-Do not use scrubs, polishes, or aggressive cleansing brushes for 1–2 weeks.
-Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 72 hours. Your skin will be more sensitive to the sun after dermaplaning, so apply sunscreen, wear a hat, and seek shade when outdoors.
-Avoid excessive heat and sweating, including steam rooms, saunas, and intense workouts, for at least 72 hours.
-Avoid chlorine for 24 hours.
-Avoid facial waxing for 1 week after treatment.
-Avoid dermal fillers and neuromodulator injections (Botox, Dysport, etc.) for 2-4 weeks.
-Remember that product absorption levels will be elevated after your dermaplane.
-You may experience slight peeling for the first few days following treatment, however this is uncommon.
-Slight windburn sensation and/or blotchiness are normal in the first few days.
-Some skincare products may tingle or slightly burn for the first few days.
-It is possible to experience post-dermaplane breakouts. If this occurs, contact your esthetician for recommendation of an acceptable acne treatment.