Skin Treatments

Dermaplaning

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Appointment Duration

30 - 45 minutes

Downtime

Minimal, with possible mild pinkness that settles within hours

Results

Immediate smoother feel, with ongoing benefits as part of regular skincare

Cost

By consultation

Get to Know Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a gentle, manual exfoliation treatment that uses a fine, sterile blade to remove surface dead skin cells and very fine facial hair, often called peach fuzz. The goal is to create a smoother, fresher surface so light reflects more evenly and skincare can work more effectively.

At Ocean Cosmetics in Perth, dermaplaning is performed in a doctor led setting as part of a broader skin plan. We look at your texture, glow, congestion and how your makeup sits in everyday life, then decide if dermaplaning is the right step for your skin.

During treatment, your clinician gently glides the blade across the skin in precise, controlled movements. This lifts away dull surface build up and vellus hair without cutting or changing your facial features. Most people find it a comfortable, relaxing treatment.

Dermaplaning can be a stand alone refresh or paired with other gentle treatments such as hydrating masks or light based therapies in a structured plan. It is often used as regular maintenance to keep skin feeling smooth and looking bright.

Treatable Concerns

Helps remove surface build up so skin looks fresher and more luminous.

Gently removes soft vellus hair that can make makeup look uneven or fuzzy.

Smooths rough patches and softens the feel of dry or flaky areas on the face.

Can help lift away dead skin that contributes to blocked pores, as part of a broader congestion plan.

Creates a smoother canvas so foundation and tinted products apply and blend more evenly.

Ideal for

This treatment is ideal for people who feel their skin looks a little dull or textured, or who notice that makeup catches on fine hairs and dry patches. It suits clients who want a gentle, no downtime refresh that focuses on surface smoothness and glow rather than deep resurfacing.

Dermaplaning is best for individuals who can commit to ongoing sun protection and consistent skincare, and who want their treatment to sit within a doctor led, personalised plan. Suitability for different skin types, including those prone to breakouts or pigmentation, is always confirmed at consultation.

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Treatment Journey

Your journey begins with a consultation at Ocean Cosmetics. We talk about your skin concerns, how your skin behaves day to day and any previous treatments. Your clinician examines your skin for texture, sensitivity and breakouts, then advises whether dermaplaning is appropriate and how it fits with your other treatments and skincare.

  • You may be asked to pause strong active skincare, such as retinoids and exfoliating acids, for a set period before dermaplaning.

  • Keep the treatment area free from irritation, active cold sores, open lesions or infected acne.

  • Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, fake tan or heavy skincare on the face.

  • Let your clinician know about any new medications, recent procedures or changes to your health.

  • We will explain how dermaplaning feels, what it can and cannot do, and how to plan around the possibility of short term pinkness.
  • Mild redness or a feeling of tightness can occur and usually settles within a few hours.

  • Your skin may feel very smooth and a little more sensitive to active products in the first days.

  • Use gentle, hydrating skincare and avoid scrubs, strong acids and retinoids until your clinician advises you can restart them.

  • Wear daily broad spectrum sunscreen and avoid direct sun, hot showers and saunas immediately after treatment.

  • Do not pick or scratch at any dry or flaky areas that appear as older surface cells shed.

  • Contact the clinic if you have concerns, and attend review appointments so we can monitor your skin and plan future treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation treatment that uses a fine, sterile blade to gently remove dead surface skin cells and peach fuzz. This helps skin feel smoother, look brighter and allows skincare and makeup to sit more evenly.

No. Dermaplaning removes soft vellus hair at the surface and does not change the hair follicle or growth pattern. Hair grows back at its normal rate and texture for most people.

Dermaplaning is suited to people with dullness, mild texture concerns or peach fuzz who want a gentle refresh with minimal downtime. Suitability is always confirmed in a consultation, especially if you have active acne, rosacea or a history of pigmentation.

Many clients choose dermaplaning every four to six weeks, in line with the skin’s natural cell turnover. Your clinician will recommend a schedule based on your skin type, other treatments and goals.

Dermaplaning is usually well tolerated. You may feel light, sweeping strokes across the skin but it should not be painful. If you are sensitive, your clinician can adjust technique and pressure for comfort.

Downtime is typically minimal. You may experience mild redness or sensitivity that settles within a few hours. Most people feel comfortable returning to work and daily activities the same day.

Dermaplaning can be suitable for many skin types, but extra care is needed in very sensitive, acne prone or pigment prone skins. Your clinician will assess your skin and design a conservative plan if dermaplaning is appropriate for you.

Dermaplaning can help remove surface build up that contributes to congestion, but it is not used directly over active inflamed acne. It is usually one part of a broader congestion or acne management plan.

After dermaplaning, focus on gentle cleansing, hydrating serums or moisturisers and daily broad spectrum sunscreen. Avoid harsh scrubs, strong acids and retinoids until your clinician advises it is safe to resume them.

Yes. Dermaplaning is often paired with hydrating masks, gentle peels or light based therapies at different times in your plan. Your doctor or clinician will map out a sequence that supports both safety and long term skin health.