5 Dermaplaning Myths You Should Not Believe
Updated on 01/30/2023
Dermaplaning has become increasingly popular over the past few years.
As part of the wave of treatments that promote a low-maintenance lifestyle, dermaplaning gently exfoliates the skin to leave patients with a smoother, glowy complexion that makeup glides over effortlessly.
There are many myths surrounding dermaplaning as an aesthetic treatment that you shouldn’t believe.
Dermaplaning myths you shouldn’t believe include, but are not limited to:
- Dermaplaning causes the hair to grow back thicker
- Dermaplaning is painful
- It causes facial hair to grow back darker
- Dermaplaning is time-consuming
- At-home dermaplaning is the same as in-clinic dermaplaning
1. Dermaplaning Causes The Hair To Grow Back Thicker
One of the biggest dermaplaning myths is that dermaplaning causes the hair to grow back thicker.
The hair grows back with a blunt edge that feels thicker to the touch, leading to the myth that dermaplaning causes the hair on your face to grow back thicker than before.
However, once a couple of days pass and the hair follicle begins to bend, the hair will feel softer once again.
How Often Should You Get Dermaplaning?
While everyone’s hair growth cycle is unique to them, generally speaking, you can expect to need to re-book another dermaplaning appointment in 2 to 4 weeks.
Dermaplaning gently exfoliates the skin to leave patients with a smoother, glowy complexion that makeup glides over effortlessly.
2. Dermaplaning Is Painful
The next myth you shouldn’t believe about dermaplaning is that it’s painful.
When done correctly by a professional aesthetic practitioner, dermaplaning should not be painful.
In fact, many people actually find dermaplaning relaxing, as it involves gently removing dead skin cells and vellus hair using a medical-grade blade.
When compared to other methods for hair removal, such as threading and waxing which can be extremely painful, dermaplaning doesn’t compare.
That said, it’s important that you go to an established clinic to get this treatment.
You Can Clinic offers dermaplaning as a treatment, as well as mironeedling and dermaplaning training courses if you’re an aesthetic practitioner looking to expand your skill set.
If you’re interested in booking one of our training courses, visit our website or email us at info@youcanclinic.com to speak with a member of our team today.
3. It Causes Facial Hair To Grow Back Darker
Another myth about dermaplaning is that it causes facial hair to grow back darker.
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive exfoliating treatment, and won’t cause the colour of your hair to change.
While it’s common to have a few darker hairs along with peach fuzz grow on women’s faces due to hormonal changes or body cycles, only hormonal changes or imbalances can cause the colour of hair to change.
Dermaplaning treatments, therefore, do not cause your facial hair to grow back darker.
When done correctly by a professional aesthetic practitioner, dermaplaning should not be painful.
4. Dermaplaning Is Time-Consuming
The next myth is that dermaplaning is time-consuming.
Dermaplaning is efficient as aesthetic treatments go. Generally speaking, dermaplaning is around a 30-minute treatment, but can last up to an hour depending on the practice and provider.
Additionally, due to the fact it has no downtime, it has been nicknamed the ‘lunchtime treatment’ by numerous providers, emphasising how convenient this treatment is.
There are also many things that you can do to ensure your dermaplaning appointment goes as smoothly as possible.
To learn how to prepare for your dermaplaning appointment, check out this blog.
5. At-Home Dermaplaning Is The Same As In-Clinic Dermaplaning
A myth about dermaplaning is that at-home dermaplaning is the same as in-clinic dermaplaning.
While you can try dermaplaning at home, the results don’t even come close to those produced by an established aesthetic clinic.
It’s also not recommended that you attempt dermaplaning yourself without proper training.
The majority of people who try dermaplaning at home use razor blades, meaning that they only remove the hair from their faces, missing a key part of the treatment: skin exfoliation.
Getting a dermaplaning treatment done at an established clinic with medical-grade tools is not only the safer option but is also the only way you can guarantee superior, accurate results.
Additionally, you’ll be able to receive professional dermaplaning aftercare advice to ensure you’re taking care of your skin and your results last as long as possible.
It’s not recommended that you attempt dermaplaning yourself without proper training.
Hopefully this article has busted some of the common myths that you’ve heard about dermaplaning.
You Can Clinic is one of the UK's leading providers of aesthetic training courses and pharmaceutical supplies. Over 1000 individuals have progressed through our affordable programmes, which provide comprehensive coverage of all relevant aesthetic procedures.
Written by Jemima, for You Can Clinic.
