Dermaplaning In Woodbury, MN
A Smooth First Impression
Smooth, glowing skin starts with an even surface. Dermaplaning gently removes dead skin and fine vellus hair, also known as peach fuzz, leaving your complexion instantly softer, brighter, and refreshed. At Petal + Stem Aesthetic & Longevity Institute, you can choose dermaplaning as a standalone treatment or add it to a customized facial for extra hydration and care.
Meet Your Glow-To
Dermaplaning is a noninvasive exfoliation treatment that uses a sterile, single-use blade to remove dead surface cells and fine vellus hair from the face.
This treatment gives you smoother skin without using chemicals, heat, or energy. You’ll see results immediately, so dermaplaning is a great choice before an event, between other treatments, or anytime your skin looks dull or needs a refresh.
Dermaplaning | Details |
|---|---|
| Best For | Dullness, rough surface texture, peach fuzz, uneven makeup application, and pre-event skin preparation |
| Treatment Type | Manual, noninvasive exfoliation |
| Downtime | Little to none |
| Pain Level | Minimal; most patients describe a light scraping or brushing sensation |
| Appointment Length | Typically 50 minutes as a part of our Bloom Buff Facial; longer when incorporated into other custom facials, microneedling, or hydrafacials. |
| When Results Appear | Immediately |
| How Long Results Last | About three to four weeks for many patients |
| Recommended Sessions | A single treatment or maintenance every four to six weeks |
For Skin Feeling Blah
Dermaplaning is designed to improve the feel and appearance of the skin’s outer surface. It may be a good option for:
Dermaplaning isn’t meant for active acne, deep acne scars, major pigmentation, loose skin, or deeper wrinkles. If you’re looking for more than surface exfoliation, the Petal + Stem team can suggest a treatment that better fits your needs.
Behind The Smooth
During dermaplaning, your provider holds the skin taut and passes a sterile blade across the surface using short, controlled strokes. This carefully removes the outermost buildup of dead cells along with fine vellus hair.
Removing this top layer helps light reflect evenly, so your skin looks instantly smoother and brighter. The removal of the dead skin allows your skincare products to penetrate better on the freshly exfoliated skin.
Dermaplaning does not use heat, chemicals, or needles. It also does not change the hair follicle, so treated hair continues to grow according to its natural cycle.
Little Treatment, Lovely Payoff
Dermaplaning gives you instant results you can see and feel, with no long recovery time. Benefits include:
Because the treatment focuses on surface exfoliation, it can provide a meaningful refresh without committing to an intensive resurfacing procedure.
Let’s See If It Clicks
Dermaplaning suits many skin types, but your provider will always check your skin first. Even gentle treatments can cause irritation if your skin is already inflamed or sensitive.
You may be a good candidate if you:
Your provider may postpone dermaplaning or recommend another treatment if you have:
Tell your provider about prescription retinoids, isotretinoin, recent procedures, recurring cold sores, and any unexpected skin reactions. This information helps the team determine when dermaplaning can be performed safely.
Getting ready for dermaplaning is easy. Taking care of your skin before your appointment can help make the treatment more comfortable.
Your appointment begins with a review of your skin, current routine, and treatment goals. Your provider will look for active inflammation, irritation, or other reasons to adjust the plan.
The skin is thoroughly cleansed and dried. Using a sterile, single-use blade, your provider works methodically across appropriate areas of the face. The blade is held at a controlled angle while the skin remains taut, allowing dead surface cells and fine hair to be removed without deep resurfacing.
Most people feel a gentle scraping or brushing during the treatment. Numbing isn’t usually needed, and it shouldn’t hurt. Your provider will avoid any blemishes, wounds, or irritated spots.
Once dermaplaning is complete, soothing or hydrating products may be applied according to your skin’s needs. The appointment concludes with sunscreen to protect the freshly exfoliated surface.
Easy Does It, Gorgeous
Most people can go back to their usual activities right after treatment. Your skin might look a little pink or feel tight and sensitive for a few hours. Some mild dryness or temporary irritation can also happen. While it usually doesn’t require you to take time off from social activities, everyone’s skin reacts differently, so it’s best to schedule your treatment a few days before a big event instead of the same day.
On the first day after treatment, avoid things like saunas, heavy exercise, or anything that makes you sweat a lot or causes flushing. If possible, wait until the next day to put on makeup.
After exfoliation, your skin is more sensitive to irritation and sun. Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen, avoid tanning, and hold off on retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other strong products as your provider recommends.
Contact the practice if you experience blistering, worsening swelling, signs of infection, or irritation that does not begin to improve.
The Bright Side
The Same Day
Your skin will feel smoother right away. Many people also see more brightness and a cleaner, more even look. Makeup and skincare products often go on more smoothly once your skin has settled.
Over the Following Weeks
Your skin keeps renewing itself, and peach fuzz will slowly grow back. Dermaplaning doesn’t permanently change your skin or hair, so you’ll need regular treatments to keep the smooth results.
Make The Moment Last
Results commonly remain noticeable for approximately three to four weeks, although timing varies with your skin-renewal cycle and the rate at which your facial hair grows.
The hair that grows back won’t be thicker, darker, or coarser, since dermaplaning only removes it at the surface. It might feel a little different at first, but its natural color, thickness, and growth stay the same.
A consistent home skincare routine and daily sun protection can help keep your complexion looking healthy between appointments.
Finding Your Perfect Rhythm
Just one treatment can make your skin look smoother and more radiant right away. You can book dermaplaning before special events or make it part of your regular routine.
Patients who enjoy ongoing surface smoothness may return every four to six weeks. Your provider will recommend an interval that gives your skin time to recover and fits with any facials, peels, lasers, or other treatments in your plan.
A Little Beauty Math
The cost of dermaplaning at Petal + Stem depends on whether it is performed as part of the Bloom Buff Dermaplane Facial or a Dermaplane Add-on to select treatments. Pricing may also vary when additional masks, serums, hydration, or other appropriate enhancements are added.
We’ll go over the treatment options and pricing with you before your appointment, so you can pick what works best for your skin and goals.
Mix & Match
Dermaplaning focuses on removing dead surface cells and vellus hair. A customized facial may include cleansing, hydration, extractions, masks, massage, LED therapy, or targeted products based on your skin.
These treatments can work well together. Petal + Stem’s Bloom Buff Facial includes dermaplaning as part of a full facial for those who want exfoliation, smoothness, and extra skin support.
Dermaplaning uses a blade for controlled mechanical exfoliation and removes fine facial hair at the same time. A chemical peel applies a carefully selected solution to create a deeper or more targeted form of exfoliation.
Chemical peels might be better for issues like discoloration, acne congestion, or stubborn texture. Dermaplaning is a good choice if you want instant smoothness and to remove peach fuzz. Your provider will help you decide which option is best for your skin.
Can Dermaplaning Be Combined With Other Treatments?
Dermaplaning can be performed as part of the Bloom Buff Dermaplane Facial or added to any facial, hydrafacial, or prior to microneedling. Removing surface buildup creates a smooth foundation for hydrating serums, soothing masks, and other professionally selected products.
At Petal + Stem, dermaplaning is featured in the Bloom Buff Facial and may be considered alongside other customized skincare services. Pairing it with a peel or another exfoliating treatment requires careful skin assessment because combining treatments can increase sensitivity. Your provider will determine which services can be safely performed together and which should be scheduled separately.
In Very Good Hands
Good dermaplaning is about more than just the blade. Your skin’s condition, recent treatments, products you use, any inflammation, and your long-term goals all help decide if this treatment is right for you.
At Petal + Stem Aesthetic & Longevity Institute, dermaplaning is approached as part of your larger skin-health plan. Our Woodbury team evaluates your skin before treatment, uses sterile technique, and adjusts the service to what your complexion needs that day. When another facial or resurfacing option would serve you better, we will guide you toward it.
The result is a treatment chosen just for you—smooth, refreshed skin with attentive care.
If you want a quick skin refresh, smoother makeup before an event, or a facial focused on dermaplaning, Petal + Stem can create a plan that fits your skin.
Book your dermaplaning appointment at our Woodbury med spa and see how gentle exfoliation can bring back clarity, softness, and a fresh glow to your skin.
No. Dermaplaning cuts fine hair at the skin’s surface and does not affect the follicle, density, color, or natural growth pattern. The hair may temporarily feel different as its cut edge grows in, but it will not become thicker or darker because of treatment.
Temporary bumps or irritation can occur, especially if the skin is already congested or sensitive. Active acne should not be dermaplaned because passing a blade over inflamed blemishes can worsen irritation. A professional assessment and gentle aftercare help reduce the likelihood of a reaction.
Dermaplaning may be possible when the skin is clear and stable, but it should not be performed directly over active, inflamed, or cystic breakouts. Petal + Stem may recommend the Clarifying Petal Facial or another acne-focused treatment until inflammation is under better control.
It depends on the current condition of your skin. Some patients with mild sensitivity may tolerate a carefully planned treatment, while active rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, or barrier irritation may make dermaplaning inappropriate. Your provider will examine your skin before proceeding.
Many patients schedule dermaplaning every four to six weeks, which allows time for the skin to move through its natural renewal cycle. Others reserve it for occasional refreshes or special events. More frequent treatment is not always better, particularly if your skin is dry or reactive.
Schedule your appointment several days before the event. This gives minor redness or sensitivity time to settle while preserving the smooth, fresh appearance patients enjoy after treatment. First-time patients may prefer a slightly longer buffer so they know how their skin responds.
Both remove hair at the surface, but professional dermaplaning removes the top layer of dead skin, which facial razors for at-home use do not. A trained provider can assess your skin, avoid contraindicated areas, and recommend aftercare based on your skin barrier and treatment history.
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