Spa-licious are skilled in dermaplaning, a highly effective exfoliating facial treatment which restores your skin’s glow and triggers natural collagen production.
Although it is often talked about as a new treatment, it has been practiced by dermatologists for decades to prepare the skin for chemical peels. Its effectiveness at delivering a powerful radiance-boost for young and mature skins, means that it has become a sought-after treatment.
Dermaplaning is a safe, high-impact skin exfoliation process that works in a similar way to microdermabrasion. Our skilled aestheticians use a surgical scalpel to gently shave away dead surface skin. As well as removing layers of old skin cells, it removes the fine ‘peach fuzz’ (vellus) hairs on the face. These harbour grime and oils, contributing to the skin’s dull appearance.
The combination of deep manual exfoliation and hair removal leaves skin silky smooth and brighter, plus make-up glides on easily – making it the perfect facial treatment before a big night out. The exfoliating action also stimulates fresh collagen and elastin production, helping reduce signs of aging.
Whether you want to kick-start a regular effective facial regime or book as one-off to prepare for flawless make up application, this is the ideal treatment. The deep exfoliating action leaves skin looking visibly smoother and fuzz free. As cells regenerate after treatment – creating new healthy collagen and elastin – it also helps reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Dermaplaning is also effective if you have dry or rough skin, scarring or uneven pigmentation, as it polishes away the build-up of dead and damaged skin cells, revealing fresh, radiant skin underneath. Skin creams can also penetrate better, improving their performance.
You will be invited to a full consultation at our skin clinic in Gerrards Cross. Here, we will talk about your reason for wanting dermaplaning, what the treatment involves and home care advice. If you are a suitable candidate for treatment (please see our FAQs below) then treatment can start.
Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed, and a pre-exfoliation gel applied. This is followed by a relaxing sheet mask which stays in place for 10 minutes. During the treatment, our aesthetician uses a sterile surgical blade to gently scrape the skin surface. To finish, a collagen mask is applied, along with a soothing skin serum.
