Skin Concerns
Treats dullness, peach fuzz (vellus hair), rough texture, dry flaky buildup, poor product absorption, and uneven makeup application. Excellent as a prep step before chemical peels or facials — removes the dead-cell barrier so active ingredients can penetrate more evenly. Best results show up immediately after treatment.
Ideal Candidate
Most skin types are good candidates — particularly anyone wanting to address dullness, peach fuzz, or rough texture. Safe for all Fitzpatrick skin types since no light, heat, or acid is involved. Not recommended on active acne breakouts, inflamed rosacea or eczema, broken skin, cold sores or active herpes simplex, raised moles or skin tags in the treatment path, or while taking Accutane within the past 6 months. If your skin is highly sensitive, your esthetician will assess at consultation and may recommend an alternative.
Treatable Areas
Full face is the standard treatment area. Dermaplaning is not performed on the brows, eyelids, lash line, neck, or body. The blade requires flat skin to work safely — treatment paths avoid raised moles, active breakouts, and any broken skin in the area.
Reveal a Smoother, Brighter Look
Dermaplaning is a gentle exfoliation technique that uses a sterile surgical blade held at a precise angle to remove peach fuzz (vellus hair) and the top layer of dull surface skin cells. The blade glides across the skin in small, controlled strokes — no scrubs, no acids, no heat.
What you’re removing is the dead-cell barrier that diffuses light and creates a flat, grey look, plus the fine hair that catches makeup and obscures your skin’s natural finish. With both gone, light reflects more evenly, makeup sits flush against the skin, and your serums and moisturizers can actually reach the live cells underneath instead of getting stuck on top.
Ideal for anyone who wants a fresh-faced look without irritation — particularly before an event, photoshoot, or as the prep step for a chemical peel or HydraFacial. Results are immediate and there’s no downtime.
The Benefits
Gentle Exfoliation
Removes dull surface cells without harsh scrubs or chemicals. Smoother, more radiant skin immediately after the appointment.
Brighter Complexion
Eliminates peach fuzz and buildup that flatten how light hits your skin. The natural finish underneath becomes visible again.
Enhanced Absorption
With the dead-cell barrier removed, serums penetrate more effectively and makeup applies more evenly with less product.
Concerns Dermaplaning Addresses
A gentle, immediate-result treatment for these specific concerns. If yours isn’t on the list, your esthetician will recommend an alternative.
Dullness
Dermaplaning removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells that diffuse light and create a flat, grey appearance. Most patients notice an immediate luminosity improvement after a single session — the skin looks more reflective and alive because light is no longer scattering across an uneven dead-cell surface.
Peach Fuzz
The treatment safely removes vellus hair (peach fuzz) from the face using a sterile surgical blade. Hair regrows at the same texture and color — dermaplaning does not alter the follicle structure, so peach fuzz cannot grow back darker or coarser. This is the single most common misconception about the treatment.
Rough Texture
Physical removal of surface debris and fine hair creates a noticeably smoother canvas. Patients often report that makeup sits more evenly and foundation requires less product after treatment. The skin literally feels different under your hand — soft, fresh, glassy — for several days following the session.
Dry, Flaky Skin
Accumulated dry, flaky cells on the skin’s surface make the face feel coarse and prevent moisturizer from absorbing where it’s needed. Dermaplaning clears this layer, leaving the face feeling soft immediately and allowing your hydrating products to actually reach live skin.
Poor Product Absorption
If your serums and moisturizers feel like they’re sitting on top of your skin instead of sinking in, dead-cell buildup is usually the cause. With the barrier removed, actives can penetrate more effectively. This makes dermaplaning a strong complement to any retinol, vitamin C, or peptide routine.
General Skin Refresh
Beyond targeted concerns, dermaplaning works well as a general maintenance treatment for patients who want to keep their skin in consistent condition between more intensive procedures. Popular as pre-event prep (weddings, photoshoots, big nights out) and as the routine first step before peels or facials.
What to Expect: Before, During & After
A standalone dermaplaning session takes about 30 minutes. Add-on dermaplaning extends a facial or HydraFacial by 15–20 minutes. No downtime.
Preparation
Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, and physical scrubs for 3–5 days before treatment. If you have facial waxing scheduled, do it at least a week prior. Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin if possible — not required, your esthetician will cleanse before starting.
Cleansing & Skin Mapping
Your esthetician performs a thorough cleanse to remove all makeup, oil, and surface debris. Skin is patted completely dry — the blade requires a dry surface to work safely. Any raised moles or skin tags are identified and the treatment path is mapped around them.
The Treatment
A sterile, single-use surgical blade is held at a 45-degree angle and drawn across the skin in short, controlled strokes. Most patients describe the sensation as a soft scraping — not painful, with no heat or sting. Your esthetician works the full face section by section, avoiding eyelids, brows, lashes, and the lip vermilion.
Finishing Products
A hydrating serum and rich moisturizer are applied — this is when freshly resurfaced skin absorbs product most effectively. Mineral SPF 30+ finishes the appointment. You may notice slight pinkness that fades within an hour.
Maintenance
Most patients return every 4–6 weeks — the natural cell turnover cycle. More frequent than that doesn’t help and can over-thin the barrier. Less frequent and the buildup returns. Your esthetician will recommend a cadence based on your skin’s response and other treatments you’re receiving.
Aftercare
Wear mineral SPF 30+ daily — freshly resurfaced skin is more sun-sensitive for several days. Skip retinoids, acids, and physical exfoliants for 24–48 hours. Avoid hot saunas, steam rooms, and intense workouts the day of treatment. Skin may look slightly pink for an hour or two; makeup can be applied immediately if needed but freshly resurfaced skin glows on its own. Full aftercare on our post-care instructions page.
Dermaplaning Pricing
A standalone session or add it to a facial or HydraFacial as a prep step for more thorough product penetration.
Standalone Dermaplaning
A full dermaplaning session on its own — ideal if you want to focus on refining texture and enhancing radiance.
- 30 minute appointment
- Full-face exfoliation
- Cleanser + serum + SPF finish
- No downtime — instant glow
Add-On to Facial
Already booked for a facial, HydraFacial, or chemical peel? Add dermaplaning as a prep step for smoother results and better product absorption.
- Adds 15–20 min to your appointment
- Pair with HydraFacial or facial
- Prep step before chemical peels
- Most cost-effective option
Multi-session packages
- ✓ Package of 3 — save 10% on ongoing maintenance
- ✓ Package of 5 — save 15%, ideal for the 4–6 week cadence
- ✓ Add to a HydraFacial or peel — the most effective prep for any active treatment
Packages confirmed at checkout. Best results from consistent 4–6 week cadence aligned with your natural cell turnover cycle.
Who Performs This Treatment
Every dermaplaning session at ELLEMES is performed by a licensed esthetician using a fresh, single-use sterile blade.
How Often & Why
Dermaplaning is paced to your skin’s natural cell turnover cycle — about 4–6 weeks. More frequent doesn’t help; less frequent and buildup returns.
A single session before a wedding, photoshoot, or big event delivers immediate smoothing, brightness, and a flawless canvas for makeup. Schedule 2–3 days ahead for best results — any pinkness fully resolves in that window.
Aligned with your natural cell turnover cycle. The most common cadence for patients who want consistent texture, brightness, and product absorption year-round. Most clients build it into their regular skincare rhythm.
Performed immediately before a chemical peel, HydraFacial, or facial. Removing the dead-cell barrier first allows the active ingredients to penetrate more evenly — better results from the treatment you came in for.
Best paired with active treatments like chemical peels, HydraFacial, or a deluxe facial. Your esthetician will sequence dermaplaning into your broader skin plan to maximize each treatment.
Common Questions
What to know before booking dermaplaning at ELLEMES Medical Spa in Atlanta.
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When You’re Ready
Schedule a session at our Sandy Springs clinic. Standalone, as event prep, or added to your next facial — your esthetician will recommend the right approach for your skin.
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