Once solely an in-office procedure, dermaplaning at home is now easier than ever. This particular form of facial exfoliation involves a small surgical blade, but it’s less daunting than it sounds. “Dermaplaning uses a sterilized surgical scalpel to gently shave the surface of the skin and remove dead cells, oil, bacteria, and peach fuzz hairs,” says dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman. Along with revealing smoother skin and reducing the appearance of acne scars, it can also help maximize the benefits of your other skincare products, boost glow, and diminish the look of fine lines. Makeup artists also love the treatment because it creates a “smooth surface for application,” says dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban.
While you can reap all of these benefits from a single treatment, dermatologists recommend closely following expert guidelines when dermaplaning at home. “If done correctly, it should be painless,” says Dr. Engelman. “However, if you perform the treatment incorrectly, you could risk irritation, infection, and scarring.”
One common side effect myth dermatologists want to debunk? Stubble. “The genetic code on our vellus hair [or peach fuzz] is different than terminal hair [or scalp and body hair],” says Dr. Shamban. “Vellus hair will return with the same density and texture no

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