How Long Does Dermaplaning Last?

Professional dermaplaning results usually last about three to four weeks. That is roughly how long it takes for fine facial hair to grow back and for a new layer of skin cells to reach the surface.

Skin often feels smoothest in the first week or two, then gradually returns to how it was before. This guide explains what happens week by week, how often to rebook, and how to keep the smooth finish for longer. It is written for clients of our private studio in Northampton, but the timings apply to professional dermaplaning generally.

What to Expect Week by Week

Timings vary from person to person. Your skin type, age, routine and how quickly your hair grows all make a difference.

Why the Results Do Not Last Longer

Dermaplaning works on the surface of the skin. A sterile blade gently removes dead skin cells and the fine, soft hair often called peach fuzz (vellus hair). Two natural processes then bring the skin back to where it started.

How Often Should You Get Dermaplaning?

Many clients book every three to four weeks. This gap matches the skin's natural renewal cycle and gives the skin time to settle between treatments.

More is not better. Dermaplaning is a form of exfoliation, and the American Academy of Dermatology warns that over-exfoliating can leave skin red and irritated. If your skin is sensitive, a longer gap of five or six weeks may suit it better.

If you want smooth skin for one occasion, such as a wedding or holiday, a single treatment a few days before often works well. Lisa will check your skin at your consultation and suggest a schedule that suits it.

How to Make Dermaplaning Results Last Longer

You cannot stop hair growing back, but a simple routine helps your skin stay smoother and brighter-looking for longer.

• Wear SPF every day. Freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun, and sun exposure can leave skin looking dull and uneven.
• Moisturise morning and night. Hydrated skin looks smoother and reflects light better.
• Keep it gentle for 24 to 48 hours. Avoid direct sun, saunas, steam rooms, vigorous exercise, retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs.
• Do not over-exfoliate at home. Your skin has just been exfoliated. Adding strong scrubs or acids in the following days can cause irritation.
• Avoid touching or picking at your skin. Clean hands and a clean pillowcase help skin stay calm.

Does Dermaplaning With a Hydrafacial Last Longer?

The hair regrowth timing is the same. Adding a Hydrafacial does not slow that down. What changes is the finish: after dermaplaning, the Hydrafacial cleanses, extracts and hydrates skin that has just been exfoliated, so many clients find the result looks fresher and more polished.

You can add dermaplaning to a Signature or Platinum Hydrafacial for £40. Read more in our guide to dermaplaning and Hydrafacial together.

Will the Hair Grow Back Thicker?

No. Removing hair at the surface does not change the follicle, so hair grows back with the same thickness and colour. It can feel slightly blunter for a short while because the soft, tapered tip has been cut. We explain this in detail in does dermaplaning make hair grow back thicker?

When to Wait Before Booking

Dermaplaning is gentle, but it is not right for every skin on every day. It is better to wait if you have active or inflamed breakouts, sunburn, broken skin, a flare-up of eczema, psoriasis or rosacea, or if you have recently had a chemical peel or laser treatment. Tell Lisa about any medication or health condition that may affect how your skin heals, and she will advise whether dermaplaning is suitable now.