Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation in which a sterile surgical blade is drawn across the face at a shallow angle to remove the outermost layer of dead skin along with fine facial hair.
The skin feels very smooth and make-up sits better for a few weeks. It treats nothing in the deeper skin, so it is a cosmetic refresh rather than a medical treatment.
What Dermaplaning involves
After cleansing and degreasing, the practitioner holds the skin taut and makes short, light strokes with a number 10 scalpel blade held at about 45 degrees. A soothing serum and sunscreen follow. It is often the first step before a peel or facial, because products penetrate better afterwards.
Who is a good candidate for Dermaplaning?
It suits dry, dull or sensitive skin that does not tolerate acids or scrubs.
- Dull or rough skin texture
- Fine facial hair that catches make-up
- Pregnancy, when many other treatments are off limits
- Preparation before a peel or an event
It is usually not the right choice if:
- Active inflamed acne, where the blade spreads bacteria
- Cold sores, eczema, rosacea flares or sunburn
- Isotretinoin or strong retinoid use making the skin fragile
- Excess hair with a hormonal cause, which needs medical assessment and a different treatment
Technique options
- Dry dermaplaning: the standard method
- With a light peel: performed straight afterwards for deeper exfoliation
- With hydrating treatments: masks, LED light or a HydraFacial
What happens during your treatment
It takes about 30 minutes and is painless. You can go straight back to your day.
Preparing for your trip
It fits any visit and needs no planning, other than keeping the skin out of strong sun for a few days.
- Tell the doctor about medication, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any history of cold sores, keloid scars or autoimmune disease
- Avoid alcohol, aspirin and anti-inflammatory painkillers for a few days beforehand if your own doctor agrees, to reduce bruising
- Arrive without make-up on the treatment area and avoid sunbeds and strong sun for two weeks before
Recovery and results
None. The skin may be a little pink and more sensitive for a day. Use sunscreen and skip exfoliating products for three days.
- Back to everyday activity: None
- When results show: Immediately
- How long they last: 3 to 4 weeks
Safety, risks and revision policy
Risks are minor in trained hands:
- Small nicks or grazes
- Temporary redness or sensitivity
- A breakout in acne-prone skin
- Infection if instruments are not sterile
Every written proposal arranged through Clinic-Y states what the clinic covers if a correction is needed. Ask for it before you book, not after.
Cost of Dermaplaning in Türkiye
Clinic-Y does not publish a single price for Dermaplaning, because the honest figure depends on your case. What moves it:
- The product or device used and how much of it your treatment needs
- Who performs it: for injectables and lasers it should be a doctor
- The number of sessions in the course
- Whether it is combined with other treatments in the same visit
Send your photographs or reports and you receive written, all-inclusive proposals from suitable teams, side by side. Reviewing your case is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the hair grow back thicker?
No. Fine facial hair grows back with the same thickness and colour. Cutting hair does not change the follicle.
Is dermaplaning the same as shaving?
It is more precise and also removes dead skin cells, which shaving does not do evenly.
Can I have it while pregnant?
Yes. It uses no chemicals or energy, which is why it is popular in pregnancy.