If you’ve ever wondered why your make-up never quite sits the way it does in photographs, why your skin looks slightly flat regardless of what you apply, or why you occasionally catch a fine layer of soft facial hair that seems to dull your complexion — dermaplaning may be the simplest and most immediately effective answer. At Create Your Wellness in Watford, dermaplaning is one of our most popular treatments — and the results speak for themselves.
Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation technique performed using a sterile, surgical-grade scalpel blade held at a precise 45-degree angle to the skin. The blade is gently feathered across the face in short, controlled strokes, removing two things simultaneously: the dead skin cells of the stratum corneum, and the vellus hair — the fine, soft peach fuzz that covers the face.
The procedure is entirely painless when performed correctly (most clients describe a pleasant scraping sensation), takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes, and requires no downtime whatsoever. The results are visible the moment you look in the mirror afterwards.
This is by far the most common concern we hear about dermaplaning — and the answer is definitively no. Vellus hair (peach fuzz) is structurally different from terminal hair (eyebrows, upper lip hair) — it has no pigment and a very fine shaft. Dermaplaning removes it at the surface without altering the follicle in any way. When it regrows, it regrows exactly as it was: fine, soft, and virtually invisible. This is a firmly established fact supported by decades of clinical use.
- Instantly smoother skin surface — the kind of smoothness that looks and feels different
- A dramatically improved base for make-up — products glide on and last longer
- Enhanced penetration of skincare products applied post-treatment
- Brighter, more luminous complexion immediately after treatment
- Suitable as a preparatory treatment before chemical peels or other advanced therapies
Your dermaplaning session begins with a brief skin consultation to confirm suitability (we avoid dermaplaning over active acne or inflamed skin). The treatment is performed using single-use, sterile blades in a clean, professional setting. Afterwards, a soothing serum and broad-spectrum SPF are applied to protect and nourish the freshly exfoliated skin.
Dermaplaning can be performed as a standalone treatment or combined beautifully with a facial, glycolic peel, or LED light therapy for enhanced results. Most clients return every 4 to 6 weeks, in line with the skin’s natural cell turnover cycle.
Our Watford clinic is located in Hertfordshire and is easily accessible from surrounding areas including Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Harrow, and North London. Book your dermaplaning session today and discover the extraordinary difference that an extraordinarily smooth skin surface makes.