Chemical Peel vs. Dermaplaning

Do you feel like your skin could use some love? Conditions such as fine lines around your eyes, wrinkles from sun exposure, age spots, and even freckles can all make your skin appear older than it actually is. Chemical peels and dermaplaning are both options you can choose to correct these issues. What is the difference between the two, and how do you know which one is right for you?

Chemical Peel

This is a chemical exfoliation process that penetrates deeper into the skin so that the top layers will begin to shed, and both stimulates collagen and increases cellular turnover. This process begins with a chemical peeling agent applied to the surface of your face. The solution is left on for a few minutes and then removed or neutralized. You will feel tingling to a mild burning sensation and your aesthetician can adjust the depth to which your peel goes: mild, medium, or deep. The peel may leave the skin sensitive and red. You may also choose to do a series of chemical peels, 1 week or 1 month apart to reach your desired results. Your skin may flake or look dry for a couple of days, and then you will see new and healthier-looking skin begin to show.

Note: This process is best for those who are experiencing hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and skin texture issues. 

Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is non-invasive, involving a surgical blade designed for dermaplaning gently scraped over the skin of your face to remove dead skin and even out rough or dry spots. It is painless and can be performed once per month. Dermaplaning also increases collagen & elastin production in the skin, promoting a firmer, even skin tone. It is generally painless and can be performed often, up to once per month. In addition to removing the rougher outer part of the dermis, it also helps to remove unwanted facial hair (also known as “peach fuzz”) and without the pain that often comes with tweezing and waxing. When this process is done correctly, your skin will appear smoother and younger. The treatment will take less than an hour and the effects can last for up to a month or more. It is recommended for your face only. 

The difference between dermaplaning and chemical peels mainly concerns the depths that each process is able to reach. Dermaplaning removes the top layer of your skin, increasing collagen & elastin production and is great for sun damage, age spots, acne, sensitive skin, peach fuzz, fine lines & wrinkles, while chemical peels are great for deeper sun damage & age spots, tougher skin, deeper wrinkles & scarring. A chemical peel can also be applied after dermaplaning for a truly deep treatment but is not recommended for first-timers.

Call Urban Oasis Day Spa and let’s talk about which procedure will be the best fit for you.