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Dermaplaning Isn’t the Same as Shaving

Dermaplaning removes the vellus hairs – the soft, surface hairs of your face. It also goes a step beyond and removes the dead skin cells on your face, giving you an exfoliation treatment like other techniques, such as a light chemical peel. Shaving lacks the precision of dermaplaning and does not exfoliate in the manner that dermaplaning was designed to do. This treatment done by a professional, can keep your skin looking fresh, smooth, and glowing.

Dermaplaning: precision exfoliation and hair removal

Many people, as they age, develop fine hair, known as vellus hair. This “peach-fuzz” can hinder make-up application and can make you feel self-conscious. Dermaplaning removes this soft layer of hair, as well as the dying skin cells on the surface of your face, to reveal brighter, smoother skin. Some of the benefits of dermaplaning include:

• Smoother, fresher skin
• Easier application of makeup
• Rejuvenated appearance
• Gentle exfoliation technique
• Able to be performed on people who are not candidates for a chemical peel or laser treatment

Am I a candidate for dermaplaning?

Candidates for dermaplaning include anyone with fine, vellus hair they would like to remove, or anyone looking for gentle, chemical-free exfoliation. If you have active acne or infections on your skin, then dermaplaning may irritate that condition, so you must wait until your skin is clear before undergoing the treatment. Schedule a consultation with us today to see if you could benefit from dermaplaning.

Will my hair grow back darker after dermaplaning?

Your hair will not grow back darker after dermaplaning. Dermaplaning, as well as shaving, do not affect the hair follicle. You can expect to see the hair growing back about a week after treatment with the same thickness and color it was before treatment.

Professional dermaplaning treatments vs. dermaplaning at home

Having dermaplaning performed by a trained and certified professional means that you are receiving the highest quality treatment. The surgical grade blades used by professionals can remove the surface layer of skin as well as the vellus hairs without any snagging. You don’t want to risk scarring or ingrown hairs by trying the procedure at home.

Dermaplaning kits for at-home use do not contain the materials necessary for precision exfoliation. Also, re-using a blade could pose a risk of infection, especially if you have active infections or acne. Dermaplaning should be performed by a trained professional – not at home.

Our approach

Our skin specialists are highly trained and love helping people look and feel their best. Our offices are inviting and relaxing so that your dermaplaning experience is tranquil and pleasurable. We use surgical grade blades that produce incredibly smooth results that you’ll love. By having a professional treatment, your skin is in safe hands, as we ensure that the right treatment is being used for your skin type, health, and cosmetic concerns. Have the treatment you deserve and treat yourself to smooth, beautiful skin. We aim to help you shine, inside and out!

Do Fillers Last Longer in Forehead Frown Lines Than BOTOX?

If you are new to injectables, you may feel confused about whether BOTOX or dermal fillers will work best for smoothing your forehead frown lines.

Frown lines between your brows, called “glabellar lines” are caused by continuous muscle motions, such as squinting, concentrating, or frowning. With age, your skin loses its elasticity and collagen, and the constant facial motions lead to creases or wrinkles your skin. Horizontal forehead creases can become deeply etched, adding years to your facial appearance. To smooth these lines and wrinkles, what is the best treatment, BOTOX or a dermal filler?

Not all wrinkles are the same

When you treat wrinkles, you need to understand that your forehead wrinkles are different than any lines you may have around your lips or eyes. In short, different wrinkles have different causes, and therefore can require one treatment or the other, or a combination of several treatments.

First, let’s take a look at how BOTOX and fillers work

BOTOX is short for botulinum toxin. It is injected directly into the areas where you have lines from various facial expressions. BOTOX relaxes the muscle tension, which ultimately relaxes the lines and wrinkles.

Fillers are injectables designed to restore volume to your tissue. The most common fillers contain hyaluronic acid. These fillers are injected into the targeted area to replace lost volume and revitalize the skin by stimulating the growth of new collagen.

So, what works best?

Fillers typically last longer than BOTOX in most cases, but a filler may or may not give you the long-lasting results you would want for forehead lines. The lines can be smoothed with fillers, but in most cases, BOTOX is a superior choice for forehead lines. When fillers are used to smooth these lines, the filler is less effective and dissipates much more quickly as it is shed by the body due to the constant muscle motions.

Forehead wrinkles created by facial muscle motions may be better treated with BOTOX. This is because this injectable is designed to target the muscle itself. Forehead lines can be stubborn, and when the muscle forces have been working on the skin for a long period of time, the wrinkles may not be completely smoothed, even with a BOTOX treatment. In this instance, you will see a smoothing of your forehead creases with BOTOX, which can be enhanced with a subtle injection of a filler for an overall improvement. Fillers for forehead creases will last longer when used in combination with BOTOX.

Your injector will have an impact on your results

For beautifully natural results, your injections should be performed by a professional injector. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Heil and his team are dedicated to providing you with the individualized attention and care you deserve. He is known and well respected for his knowledge, expertise, and informative consultations. At Acqua Blu Medical Spa, you can feel confident that Dr. Heil and his staff will actively listen to your goals and desires. He and his team take pride and satisfaction in knowing that their patients feel beautiful and confident with the results achieved.