Dermaplaning at CoLaz clinics

Dermaplaning is a clinical exfoliation treatment that uses a sterile single-use surgical blade to remove the top layer of dead skin cells together with the fine peach fuzz vellus hair on the surface of the face. It is not shaving in the home sense: the blade type, the angle, the pressure and the technique are clinical. The aim is exfoliation first, with the hair removal as a secondary benefit. The hair grows back at the same fine texture and same colour; it does not grow back thicker or darker, which is a common myth.

No. The fine vellus hair on the face is genetically fine and pale, and shaving or dermaplaning the tip does not change the diameter, colour or texture of the hair. The misconception comes from the fact that a freshly cut tip is blunt rather than tapered, which can feel slightly different to the touch for a few days. The hair returns at the same diameter and same colour it had before. Dermaplaning does not remove the follicle, so it is not a permanent hair removal method.

You see the difference immediately. The skin reflects light more evenly, makeup applies smoother because there is no fuzz catching it, and the surface looks brighter for one to two weeks. Many patients book dermaplaning four to seven days before a wedding, photoshoot or event for the strongest photographic finish. For ongoing skin clarity, monthly dermaplaning works well as part of a maintenance facial schedule.

There is no downtime in the traditional sense. The skin can look mildly pink for an hour or two after the treatment and feels softer than usual. You can wear makeup the next day, although most patients enjoy the post-treatment glow enough to skip it for forty-eight hours. The freshly exfoliated surface is more photosensitive for a week, which is why SPF 50 daily is non-negotiable for the next seven days.

We do not treat patients with active acne breakouts, pustular or cystic spots in the treatment area, active cold sores, eczema flares, recent sunburn or open broken skin. Patients on isotretinoin currently or in the last six months are asked to wait until off-medication. Patients with very deep, very dark or coarse facial hair are usually a better fit for laser hair removal or electrolysis, because dermaplaning is designed for fine vellus hair only.

Yes. Dermaplaning is often paired with a Hydrafacial or LED light therapy in the same visit, because the fresh exfoliated surface lets the serums and the light penetrate more effectively. It is also used as a prep treatment before a chemical peel for a deeper, more even peel result. We do not combine it with strong acid peels or laser on the same day, and we discuss the right combination at your free consultation.

A single full-face dermaplaning treatment is £65 per session. A course of three is £175 and a course of six is £315, which works out to £52.50 per session at the six-session rate. Add-on options including a hydrating mask, LED light therapy or an enzyme peel are priced from £20 to £55 each and are confirmed in writing at your free consultation before any course is booked.