Preparation & aftercare
Dermaplaning
Prepare for exfoliation and keep your routine gentle afterward.
Follow your provider’s personal instructions. Check with your provider and prescriber before changing prescription skincare or medication.
01 · Your care
Before your visit
- Arrive with clean skin, without makeup or heavy skincare.
- Tell your provider about retinoids, acids, and exfoliants before your visit. Confirm whether any skincare products need to be paused and for how long.
- Tell the studio about active acne, open cuts, or irritated skin before you come in.
02 · Your care
After your treatment
- Avoid direct sun, heat, and heavy workouts for 24 hours.
- Use gentle cleansing and hydrating products for 2–3 days, and wear broad-spectrum SPF daily.
- Wait at least a week before returning to retinoids or strong exfoliants, and confirm your plan with your provider.
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Questions about your care?
Call the studio where you’re booked for preparation, recovery questions, or another copy of your aftercare instructions.
If you have an unexpected or worsening reaction, contact your provider promptly. For a medical emergency, seek urgent medical help.