Timing Dermaplaning Sessions When You Have Acne

When you want to erase fine lines and wrinkles, eliminate scarring, or simply rejuvenate your overall complexion, dermaplaning is a great cosmetic treatment option. The procedure requires zero chemicals, needles, or downtime, making it a good option for those just entering the world of aesthetics. 

The goal of dermaplaning is to gently exfoliate and remove the top layer of your skin, which gets rid of dead skin cells and reveals a beautifully fresh layer of new skin underneath. The nature of this treatment makes it an appealing choice for those struggling with acne. 

Dermaplaning can be an effective supportive acne solution; however, when used to address this inflammatory skin condition, timing is everything. 

At Butterfly MedSpa and Wellness in Spring and The Woodlands, Texas, Ben Cilento, MD, MHA, and our team offer dermaplaning as a way to help manage acne. Here, we discuss how you can incorporate dermaplaning sessions in appropriate time increments to work best for you. 

How does dermaplaning work?

Before we look at how you need to schedule dermaplaning sessions for your acne, it’s helpful to know exactly how the dermaplaning process works. 

Dermaplaning uses a special instrument similar to a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away the top layer of your skin and expose the layer underneath. Because your outer layer of skin is exposed to the environment, it tends to become bumpy, discolored, and blemished. The layer underneath, however, has been protected and looks young, fresh, and beautiful. 

Many people love this treatment because it gives them wonderfully soft, smooth skin. Not only does it remove that entire layer of dead, uneven skin tissue, but it also removes the tiny hairs from your face, sometimes referred to as “peach fuzz.”

What you need to know about dermaplaning for acne

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs when clogged pores trigger the formation of pus-filled and sometimes painful bumps (pimples) such as whiteheads and blackheads. There are many different types of acne, including cystic acne, hormonal acne, and nodular acne. 

This skin condition can understandably cause a lot of distress, and many types of acne can cause permanent skin damage in the form of scarring. 

If you’re mainly concerned about acne scarring and aren’t currently having active breakouts, dermaplaning is a fine choice, and timing shouldn’t be an issue. However, if you still have consistent acne flares, you have to wait to get dermaplaning until the breakouts die down. 

This is important because the treatment can spread the bacteria from your pimples and cause more breakouts. In addition, the removal of so many skin layers leaves your skin exposed and more vulnerable to further acne flares. 

Is dermaplaning right for you?

While dermaplaning can’t address an acne breakout, it can remove a lot of the imperfections acne breakouts leave behind and remove the dead skin cells that can trigger further breakouts. If you’re currently dealing with active acne, dermaplaning may not be a good fit right now, but our team would love to discuss how to effectively address it. 

However, if you’re concerned about eliminating acne scars or preventing further breakouts, we highly recommend dermaplaning. To learn more about dermaplaning, simply call your nearest Butterfly MedSpa and Wellness office in Spring and The Woodlands of Houston, Texas, today, or use our online booking feature at your convenience.