Dermaplaning is easily one of the most frequently booked skin treatments at Elite MedAesthetic in Bearden, and for good reason. Clients love stepping out of our studio with instantly silky, luminous skin that makes makeup apply like absolute silk.
However, even with its massive popularity, there is one persistent myth that almost every first time client asks about before lying back in the treatment chair: “If you shave my facial hair, will it come back thicker, darker, or coarser?”
If that concern has been keeping you from booking, you can breathe a deep sigh of relief. The short answer is a definitive no.
Below, our clinical team breaks down the true science behind dermaplaning, dispels the biggest misconceptions, and explains why this simple treatment is a game changer for your skin routine.
The Science: Why Hair CANNOT Grow Back Thicker
It is a biological impossibility for dermaplaning to alter the texture or color of your facial hair.
The fine, soft fuzz on your face is known as vellus hair. Vellus hair is structurally distinct from terminal hair (the thicker hair found on your scalp, underarms, or eyebrows). The density, growth rate, color, and thickness of your hair are governed entirely by genetics and hormones deep inside the hair follicle beneath the surface of your skin.
When our clinical staff performs a dermaplaning treatment, we use a sterile, medical grade surgical blade held at a precise 45 degree angle to gently glide across the top layer of your skin. This process simply snips the vellus hair off at the skin’s surface.
Because we are not reaching down to alter the follicle itself, the hair follicle has no idea the hair was cut. When that hair eventually grows back, it will emerge with the exact same fine, soft texture it had before.
Why People Think It Grows Back Coarser
When vellus hair naturally grows, it tapers to a soft, feather like point at the tip. When a blade cuts across the hair shaft, it leaves a flat, blunt edge at the surface. As that hair begins to sprout back up over the following weeks, touching that blunt edge can temporarily feel slightly different to your fingertips. However, as soon as the hair fully emerges, it softens right back into its natural, feathery state.
More Than Just Hair Removal: The Exfoliation Factor
While removing peach fuzz is a fantastic perk, dermaplaning is actually a heavy hitting manual exfoliation treatment.
Every single day, dead skin cells build up on the outermost layer of your epidermis (the stratum corneum). This buildup can trap oil, clog pores, accentuate fine lines, and give your face a dull, dry appearance.
During a session at Elite, our staff expertly sweeps away that layer of dead, dull skin along with the vellus hair. The immediate benefits include:
- Unmatched Product Absorption: With that layer of dead skin and hair removed, your expensive serums, moisturizers, and active ingredients can actually penetrate deep into your skin rather than sitting uselessly on top.
- Flawless Makeup Application: Liquid foundation and powders normally cling to fine facial hairs and dry patches. After dermaplaning, makeup glides on seamlessly for a true filter like finish.
- Instant Radiance with Zero Downtime: Unlike deeper chemical peels that require days of shedding, dermaplaning gives you an immediate, camera ready glow with no recovery time needed.
Why Professional Dermaplaning Beats At Home Razors
It can be tempting to buy cheap plastic facial razors online, but dermaplaning at home carries real risks. At home blades are often dull, unsterilized, and lack the precision design of medical grade surgical equipment. Dragging a dull blade across your face can cause micro tears, severe irritation, nicked skin, and even spread bacteria across your face, leading to breakouts.
When you book at Elite MedAesthetic, our trained clinical staff uses single use, sterile surgical steel scalpels in a controlled environment. We analyze your skin type beforehand to ensure your skin barrier is healthy and capable of receiving manual exfoliation safely.
The Ultimate Elite Pairing
For the ultimate glow, our clients frequently pair dermaplaning with other studio treatments. Combining a dermaplaning session with a HydraFacial or a custom soothing facial allows specialized serums and hydrating boosters to dive straight into newly exfoliated skin, maximizing your results and giving you long lasting hydration.
If you are ready to shed dull skin and reveal a smooth, radiant complexion without worrying about stubble, come visit our team at Elite MedAesthetic in Bearden. Book your dermaplaning appointment today and experience the difference for yourself!
