Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a simple and safe manual technique for exfoliating the skin while removing fine vellus hair, also called peach fuzz. The procedure involves using a small, modified surgical blade to VERY gently scrape the surface of the epidermis with light, feathery strokes, leaving the skin smooth and vibrant.

The Benefits:

Diminishes the appearance of dry, fine lines
Removes “peach fuzz”
Encourages faster cell turnover
Smooths skin texture
Results in a healthy more radiant appearance of the skin
Allows peels to penetrate more deeply into the skin
Prepares the skin for further rejuvenating procedures such as laser treatments

Dermaplaning is suitable for all ages and for almost all skin types! Our aestheticians do not recommended dermaplaning for acneic skin.

Because this procedure removes up to 3 weeks of dead skin cells that have accumulated, the results last up to 4 weeks. There is no down time with this procedure. If you use makeup, you can apply it immediately after a treatment and continue on with your day.

Dermaplaning allows for greater penetration of skincare products and it eliminates that annoying peach fuzz that cakes up in makeup. Your foundation will glide on more smoothly than ever!

Since dermaplaning does not alter the hair follicles in any way, the light vellus hair that you may have on your face will grow back the same size, shape and colour. If you have a few courser, darker hairs, they will come back the same way (you can permanently reduce those dark hairs with laser treatment).

A dermaplane facial has a similar function to the “shaving your face” at home with a razor, but it is much more effective because of the type of blade used. This one is much sharper than what you can typically purchase in stores, and by having a professional aesthetician take care of those problem areas you are much more likely to experience a better result.

Viva Medical Aesthetics recently introduced two dermaplaning treatments that are becoming patients’ favourites.

Dermaplane Light – $100 per session | $500 package of six
manual exfoliation PLUS a customized masque.
Dermaplane Deluxe – $150 per session | $750 package of six
manual exfoliation PLUS a gentle chemical exfoliation using natural AHAs and BHAs.