DERMAPLANING

There are plenty of things that keep our skin from being as smooth as we’d like. Everything from flaking cells to fine vellus hairs—known as “peach fuzz”—sit on the surface of the skin, creating an uneven texture and dull look. With dermaplaning, Portland and Lake Oswego’s Fresh Faces Rx can remove these barriers to a smoother surface, giving you a silkier texture and clearer complexion!

Everybody knows about shaving. The daily task involves pressing and moving a razor against the skin to cut unwanted hairs off at the base. Unless you get laser hair removal for longer-lasting results, this is something you have to do routinely in order to enjoy smooth skin.

Dermaplaning works the same way as shaving, except instead of you using a razor you got at the grocery store to remove underarm hair or a beard, a highly trained provider uses a specially designed surgical blade to carefully remove peach fuzz and spent skin cells.

Some people believe the myth that shaving unwanted hair causes it to grow back thicker, darker, longer, and more noticeable. Happily, this simply isn’t true. Hairs can appear darker and thicker when they are first growing in after being cut because of the way the shaved-off end looks when emerging from the follicle. In reality, hairs tend to stick with the way they look.

So when it comes to fine facial hairs, it’s important to note that dermaplaning won’t result in anything more than their removal and a beautifully smooth surface.

While some cosmetic treatments provide a range of results, dermaplaning is fairly simple and straightforward. In other words, it does what it does: removes vellus hairs and dead skin.

Many people enjoy this treatment for the improved clarity and texture it provides, but another benefit will be revealed the first time you apply makeup after a dermaplaning session. Cosmetic products will glide on more smoothly and sit more evenly for a flawless finish—or as flawless as you can get it, anyway. Since there are no little hairs or places where texture irregularities will cause your foundation to falter or rouge to reveal roughness, you can enjoy a “cleaner” look along with a boost in confidence and self-image.

Removing dead skin and peach fuzz can also make your skin more ready to absorb rejuvenating and refreshing topical products. At Fresh Faces Rx, we combine the precision blading technique with a medical facial that uses custom chosen professional-grade skincare products.

Fresh Faces Rx is physician led, which means that doctors perform many treatments, oversee everything the team does, and train all of our providers in best practices for safety, comfort, results, and more. We are focused on science-backed results, but we also believe that we can maximize safety, comfort, and the overall patient experience along the way.

Every dermaplaning session is carried out with the utmost safety. Patients often describe the actual process as a “light, feathering” feeling. In other words, this is not like shaving. Some people even find it relaxing.

Your skin will feel smoother and look clearer as soon as your session with us is over, and the vibrancy can continue to improve in the following days as the effects of the medical facial continue to work. Avoid sun exposure and heat for several days to protect your newly revealed skin, and expect a feeling of dryness for a little while.

Skin cell turnover and follicle activity will continue, so your dermaplaning results should last for several weeks—until new hairs grow and a new layer of dead cells accumulate on the surface. Treatments can be repeated in order to routinely enjoy that fresh, smooth, and clear look.