Dermaplaning Flashcards
Lanugo hair
- fine, fluffy, unpigmented hair that I covers the entire growing fetus in the uterus during the last 3 months of its development.
Vellus hair
Fine, lightly coloured hair that replaces the lanugo hair at the time of birth. 2/3 of female body is covered with vellus hair, 1/3 of the male body is covered with vellus hair
Terminal hair
Long hairs with deeper pigmentation. Mostly found in the pubic area, scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes & lower part of the face
Hypodermis ( subcutaneous)
-Lower layer of the skin
Responsible for attaching the skin to the muscle, blood vessels & nerve endings, controlling body temperature & storing fat cells
Epidermis
- outer layer of skin
-layer can be thin( eyelids) or thick (soles of the feet)
-responsible for regeneration of new skin cells, protection of the body & pigment determination
Dermis
-Layer below the epidermis
- layer is much thicker& contains blood vessels, sweat glands, nerve endings & tissues
- responsible for making sweat, sensory, hair froth & oil production
What is dermaplaning?
-Exfoliation treatment
-gently removes the uppermost layer of dead skin cells & vellus hairs ( peach hair) with a special tool,brighter healthier skin emerges
- only performed on the face, not used to shape the eyebrows
Non-invasive treatment is highly effective give in reducing which skin complaints?
- rough or irregular skin texture
-uneven skin tone
-fine lines & wrinkles - superficial acne scars
- mature skin that’s dull or shallow
-unwanted fine facials hairs ( vellus hairs)
Can pregnant women & breastfeeding women get dermaplaning done?
Yes it’s safe
Benefits of dermaplaning?
- reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, acne scarring or sun damaged skin
- restoring a youthful glow to the skin
- removing small hairs that can hold onto oil or debris
Side effects of dermaplaning
- slight redness in the face immediately after treatment
- some whiteheads 1 or 2 days after treatment
- scarring (rare)
-infection (rare) - patchy skin pigment where the procedure took place, which will subside over time
Contraindications off dermaplaning
-acne that is inflamed
- any open wounds on the skin
-raised lesions on the skin such as cold sores
- some skin conditions such as dermatitis or keratosis Pilaris
-skin cancer
-use of Accutane in the past 6 months
-any allergy to nickel
Dermaplaning protocol
1) cleanse the face,apply a warm, moist towel( can do second cleanse if there is still residue of makeup,dirt or debris), skin should be completely clean. Alcohol swab after cleansing
2) prepare the scalpel by firmly attaching the 10-gauge tip to the appropriate handle with tweezers or Pilers
3) be sure to have a face mask, gloves & have gauze nearby.
4) divide the face into 6 sections: forehead, left & right cheeks, nose, upper lip, chin & neck
5) with your free hand, hold the skin taut fir a smoother application
6) hold the scalpel at a 45-degree angle, use long strokes on each section, lifting the tip between each stroke
7) do not pass over each area more than 3 times, too many oases can crate discomfort for the patient & give them a razor-burn like sensation
8) continue to keep the skin tight as you love to other areas of the face. You can gently move the client in any direction for proper blade application
9) if necessary, after treating the entire face, you can go back over the face with a new blade
10) clean the face with a mild cleanser, avoiding anything containing acid or exfoliating beads. Thus step may cause tingling in your clients, which is perfectly normal.
11) apply a warm, wet cloth to the client’s skin. Let it sit for 30 secs
12) apply a pea sized amount of dermal moisturizer, and then apply SPF 50
13) review aftercare with the client, as well as recommended products for the next 7 days
