32 march/april 2017
expertadvice
MODALITIES
Silky Smooth
Dermaplaning is an effective exfoliating alternative
by Susanne Schmaling
Dermaplaning has become a popular service
for estheticians whose states allow the modality
within their scope of practice. Dermaplaning, also
known as epidermal leveling, is considered a form
of mechanical exfoliation in which the skin's surface
is gently shaved to remove the stratum corneum,
with the added benefit of vellus hair removal.
Performing dermaplaning requires
training and practice. While the procedure
itself seems simple, the technique requires
a steady hand, slow concise movements,
and the correct tool. Dermaplaning blades
should be used with a scalpel handle; the most
commonly used is referred to as a #10 butterfly
blade. These blades are intended specifically
for dermaplaning. Many distributors who
sell these blades also sell other products to
the esthetics market, so having an account
through a doctor's office is not required.
