What's the recovery like for Dermaplaning?
Everything you need to know about Dermaplaning recovery — timeline, tips, what to avoid, and when to call your provider.
Typical downtime: No downtime — most patients go directly from treatment to their day
Recovery timeline
Immediately after
Skin looks bright, smooth, and glowing. Slight pinkness may be present but typically resolves within a few hours.
Days 1–3
Skin feels noticeably softer and smoother. Makeup applies more evenly. SPF is important during this phase.
Days 4–14
Peach fuzz begins to grow back. Hair grows back the same as before — dermaplaning does not cause it to grow thicker or darker.
3–4 weeks
Optimal time for your next dermaplaning session, aligned with your natural skin cell turnover cycle.
Recovery tips
- Apply SPF immediately after treatment — freshly exfoliated skin is more UV-sensitive
- Your skincare products will absorb more effectively for the next few days — take advantage of it
- Hydrate with a gentle serum or moisturizer right after
- Avoid double-booking with other exfoliating treatments on the same day
What to avoid
- Direct sun exposure for the rest of the day
- Chemical exfoliants (AHAs, BHAs, retinol) for 48 hours
- Swimming pools or heavy sweating for 24 hours
- Other mechanical exfoliants (scrubs, cleansing brushes) for at least a week
When to call your provider
- Unusual redness, bumps, or irritation lasting more than 48 hours
- Any sign of cuts or nicks that show signs of infection
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Does dermaplaning have any downtime?
No — it's one of the few treatments with zero downtime. You can return to normal activity immediately. Some patients notice mild pinkness that resolves within hours.
Will my hair grow back thicker after dermaplaning?
No. Dermaplaning removes vellus hair (peach fuzz) at the surface — it does not affect the hair follicle and has no impact on hair texture or growth rate.
How often should I get dermaplaning?
Every 3–4 weeks, aligned with your skin's natural cell turnover cycle. More frequent than this doesn't allow the skin to fully regenerate.