Dermaplaning
It's an exfoliation technique where the esthetician (or dermatologist) uses a scalpel to physically scrape away the keratinized cells on your skin's surface. It's adaptable for all skin types, it increases product absorption (which also makes it a great pre-treatment before things like chemical peels and high-serum facials), it removes peach fuzz so makeup lays more uniform if you wear makeup, it doesn't damage the skin so it's safe for people with PIH — even those with high Fitzpatrick types (e.g., black, Polynesian, etc.) — and it's safe for people who are pregnant, nursing, or have medical implants. It's also one of the least disruptive treatments for your daily routine, but much more successful in removing dead skin cells.
However:
If it's performed improperly, you can get cut or spread infections.
It's nerve-wracking the first time you get it done because there's a very sharp knife on your face
Some states don't allow estheticians to use scalpels, and others allow estheticians but don't allow cosmetologists, which means some people will offer this using eyebrow razors like Tinkle, which cause micro tears and abrasions.
Some people will do it ON THEMSELVES WITH AN EYEBROW RAZOR????
People make promises that can't be kept, like it helps with hyperpigmentation or that it will solve all your skin texture issues, when those issues were not surface layer.
Now, you'll notice that all of the "however" list is basically "person with improper training isn't doing it correctly," and while there's definitely that with every service, this is one of the only services, if not the only one, that only has a downside if it's done improperly. Every other facial service that I know of can have adverse reactions even when properly performed or a lack of benefits based on skin quality, type, and sensitivities, or require long-term commitment to see improvement, or have non-beneficial side-effects. It is, generally speaking, the perfect treatment.
