What dermaplaning can do for you
Dermaplaning manually removes the layer of dead skin and fine vellus hair from the face — leaving skin visibly smoother, brighter, and more receptive to every product that follows. Completely safe for melanin-rich skin with zero risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.
- Instantly smoother, brighter skin — manual exfoliation removes the layer of dead surface cells and fine vellus (peach-fuzz) hair, revealing a soft, polished glow you can see immediately.
- Makeup that lays beautifully — foundation glides over freshly resurfaced skin and looks airbrushed, without settling into texture or fine lines.
- Better product penetration — with the dead-skin barrier removed, your serums and moisturizers absorb deeper and work harder for the next 1–2 weeks.
- Completely safe for melanin-rich skin — manual, chemical-free, and heat-free, with zero risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Quick, comfortable, zero downtime — about 30 minutes; no needles, no chemicals, and you can wear makeup the same day.
- Best maintained on a regular schedule — most patients refresh every 4–6 weeks for an ongoing healthy, lit-from-within glow.
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Understanding dermaplaning
What dermaplaning is
Dermaplaning manually removes the outer layer of dead skin and the fine vellus hair on the face. The skin is immediately smoother, brighter, and more receptive to every product and treatment that follows.
Who dermaplaning is for
If any of the following describes you, dermaplaning may be worth exploring:
What makes our approach different
From your first non-surgical consultation to your final follow-up, the same standards that define Dr. Truesdale’s surgical practice apply to every non-surgical treatment in our office.
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A credentialed clinical team, personally trained by Dr. Truesdale
Every non-surgical treatment is performed by a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, or Physician Assistant who has been specifically trained, mentored, and credentialed by Dr. Truesdale himself — not contractors or rotating staff.
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Completely natural-looking results
Conservative dosing, restraint over over-correction, and the artist’s eye Dr. Truesdale brings to every facial-aesthetic decision — never a frozen, overfilled, or “done” look. Friends notice you look refreshed; nobody can identify what changed.
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Excellent patient care, every visit
A private, unhurried experience with continuity from one visit to the next — the same chart, the same standards, the same team. Detailed records of every treatment, dose, and product so your plan evolves with you over time.
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A true one-stop shop — surgery, med spa, and medical weight loss under one roof
Whether your goals are met with a single non-surgical treatment, a coordinated med-spa plan, a medical weight-loss program, or facial surgery — everything happens in the same Beverly Hills practice, with the same team and the same standards. No referrals out, no fragmented care.
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Physician oversight on every plan
Treatment plans are reviewed by Dr. Truesdale and built around your full facial anatomy and long-term goals — not isolated, transactional appointments. The same surgical mindset that informs every Masterpiece procedure shapes every non-surgical recommendation.
What dermaplaning does for your skin
Instantly smoother texture
Removes the dull, dead outer layer of skin and the vellus hair that disrupts reflectivity. Foundation and skincare glide on flawlessly.
An immediate, lit-from-within glow
Light reflects off freshly resurfaced skin in a way that no topical product can replicate. The result is visible the moment you leave the treatment room.
Skincare actually works harder
With the dead surface layer removed, serums, retinoids, and Artisa Skincare ingredients penetrate more efficiently. Every product in your routine performs better for the next 7–10 days.
A more even-toned complexion
Surface dullness and minor uneven tone are immediately improved. With monthly treatments, fine lines, mild pigmentation, and superficial acne marks gradually soften.
Walk in, walk out, glow
No redness, no peeling, no recovery. The treatment takes 30 minutes and you can return to work, events, and normal activities immediately.
Safe for every skin tone
Unlike chemical or laser exfoliation, dermaplaning carries no risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is one of the safest in-office treatments for melanin-rich skin.
Is dermaplaning right for you?
Dermaplaning is one of the most universally tolerated treatments at the Beverly Hills MedSpa. It is appropriate for almost everyone — though there are a few exceptions.
- Anyone seeking instant glow before an event
- Patients with dull, congested, or rough surface texture
- Patients bothered by visible vellus hair (“peach fuzz”)
- All skin tones — including very dark complexions
- Those who want enhanced skincare absorption
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients (no chemicals)
- Active inflammatory or cystic acne
- Active cold sores or open lesions
- Recent sunburn or windburn
- Patients on isotretinoin (Accutane) within 6 months
- Recent chemical peel or laser treatment (within 7–14 days)
- Untreated rosacea flare
Dermaplaning FAQ
Bring your own questions to consultation — we answer every one personally.
No — this is the most common myth about dermaplaning, and it is not true. The fine vellus hair (“peach fuzz”) on the face is biologically distinct from the terminal hair on the legs or underarms. Vellus hair grows back at the same fineness, the same color, and the same rate it always has. Dermaplaning does not affect hair follicle activity in any way.
No. Most patients describe the sensation as a light, gentle scraping — not painful at all. There is no need for numbing cream. The treatment is comfortable enough that many patients find it relaxing.
Most patients schedule dermaplaning every 4–6 weeks, which aligns with the natural skin cell turnover cycle. Treating more frequently than every 3 weeks is generally not recommended, as the skin needs time to regenerate its protective surface layer.
Yes — this is one of dermaplaning's greatest advantages. Because it is purely manual and uses no heat, light, or chemicals, it carries no risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Dermaplaning is among the safest in-office exfoliation treatments available for darker skin tones.
Yes — in fact, makeup applies more smoothly than ever immediately after dermaplaning. We do recommend mineral SPF as your final step before any makeup, as the skin is briefly more photosensitive for 24–48 hours.
For weddings, photoshoots, or events — schedule dermaplaning 1–3 days before. The glow peaks in the first 24–72 hours and gradually softens over the next 7–10 days. Many patients book a dermaplaning facial as the final step in their pre-event prep.
Schedule your dermaplaning treatment
Walk in dull, walk out glowing. We respond same-day, Monday-Friday.
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“Dermaplaning is one of the most underrated treatments in aesthetic medicine. It produces an instant, visible result, it is universally safe, and it makes every other product and treatment in our patients’ routines work harder. We particularly love it for our patients with melanin-rich skin, who deserve effective in-office exfoliation that carries zero risk of pigmentation. It is the perfect ‘event-ready’ treatment — and an ideal monthly maintenance ritual.”