CONTRAINDICATIONS
Although it is impossible to list every potential risk and complication, the following conditions are recognized as contraindications for dermaplaning treatment and must be disclosed prior to treatment.
- Active acne
- Active infection of any type, such as herpes simplex or flat warts.
- Any raised lesions
- Any recent chemical peel procedure
- Chemotherapy or radiation
- Eczema or dermatitis
- Family history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation
- Hemophilia
- Hormonal therapy that produces thick pigmentation
- Moles
- Oral blood thinner medications
- Pregnancy
- Recent use of topical agents such as glycolic acids, alpha-hydroxy acids and Retin-A
- Rosacea
- Scleroderma
- Skin Cancer
- Sunburn
- Tattoos
- Telangiectasia/erythema may be worsened or brought out by exfoliation
- Thick, dark facial hair
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Use of Accutane within the last year
- Vascular lesions
POST-TREATMENT/HOME CARE
Aerobic exercise or vigorous physical activity should be avoided until all redness has subsided. Direct sunlight exposure is to be completely avoided immediately following the treatment (including any strong UV light exposure or tanning beds Although SPF 30+ should already be a part of your daily skin care, after dermaplaning, SPF 30+ mustbe applied daily to the treated area for a minimum of two weeks. Twice daily cleanse the treated area with a posttreatment cleanser, followed by a serum or treatment cream and follow with SPF 30+ sunscreen.