Pre & Post Care Advice

Following all these instructions will maximise your treatment results and limit the risk of any side effects.

Pre & Post Car Advice

Following all these instructions will maximize your treatment results:

Avoid active skincare for 7 days before your treatment (Retinols, Acid, Exfoliants).

Avoid sun exposure 48hrs before – we would not be able to do the treatment on sunburned skin.

Dermaplaning cannot be done on active acne, cold sores or open wounds.
If you are concerned about allergies or sensitive skin please make us aware before your treatment a patch test may need to be done.

Reactions from treatment include: skin redness, peeling, dryness, irritation, tightness, itching, post treatment acne flares, blemishes, whiteheads, or folliculitis. Dermaplaning may also cause minor superficial abrasions and light scabs which may not appear until a day or two following your treatment.

Effects will usually typically resolve within hours and most people are able to return to their normal activities the same or next day. Some people may react differently and may experience these reactions for longer. However, these reactions are temporary and typically resolve within 3-7 days as the skin returns to normal.
There is a very small risk of infection and scarring, although this is not expected to occur due to the sterility of the procedure and the minimally invasive nature of dermaplaning.
There is a small risk that hyperpigmentation of the skin can occur after the procedure, although this is not normally expected due to the superficial nature of the treatment. Failure to follow the advice detailed below can increase this risk.

The skin may experience minor peeling or flaking but refrain from touching or picking the skin as this may compromise results.

The skin can be cleansed with a gentle cleanser with warm / tepid water but the use of soap should be avoided until the skin normalises. Do not scrub. Pat to dry only.

Avoid the use of benzoyl peroxide or glycolic acid facial skin products during the healing process.

Avoid facial products containing fragrance for 5-7 days after treatment as these may irritate the skin.

Avoid the use of exfoliants, further peeling agents, retinoids, retinols and vitamin A products for 7 days after treatment.

Avoid high impact aerobic exercise or vigorous physical activity for 24 hours after treatment.

Avoid intensive sun exposure, tanning booths or extreme weather conditions for a minimum of 2 weeks post treatment.

Use daily sunscreen protection with a minimum of SPF30 for at least 2 weeks after treatment.

Avoid electrolysis, depilatory creams, waxing and laser hair removal for a minimum of 7 days after treatment.
Avoid strong chlorinated water (swimming or cleaning) for approximately 7 days.
Use of an intensive moisturiser is advised for at least a week as skin may feel drier or tighter after treatment.
Mineral make-up can be applied once skin has settled.
Any concerns should be reported to your practitioner as soon as possible.

Please contact us directly with any questions or concerns you have following your treatment.