Skin Services · Indiranagar & Bellandur

Dermaplaning in Bangalore

Dermaplaning is a physical exfoliation: a sterile single-use blade, held flat against the skin, lifts away dead surface cells and the fine vellus hair most people call peach fuzz. Skin feels smoother the same day, makeup sits flatter, and the products you already use absorb better. Nothing is injected and there is no downtime.

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Dermaplaning in progress at The Aesthetic Edge, blade held flat against the cheek

Is this you?

My skin looks dull and my makeup sits patchy or cakey.

I have fine facial hair that catches the light in photos.

I want smoother texture without needles, acids at strength, or downtime.

I have an event soon and need skin to look its best quickly.

Treatment at a glance

TypePhysical exfoliation — no needles, no injection

Session time30–45 minutes

DowntimeNone — makeup the same day, sunscreen essential

Results visibleImmediately, and for roughly 3–4 weeks

Typical frequencyEvery 3–4 weeks, in step with the skin's own renewal cycle

Performed byTrained clinician, doctor-supervised, in clinic

Consultation₹500, waived off against treatment

What it does for you

Smoother texture straight away

Removing the dead surface layer and vellus hair leaves skin noticeably smoother to the touch by the end of the session.

Makeup sits flat, not patchy

Foundation catches on fine hair and flaking skin. With both lifted, makeup applies evenly — the main reason patients book before an event.

Your skincare works harder

Serums and actives penetrate a freshly exfoliated surface far better, so the routine you already own does more.

No downtime and no needles

There is nothing to recover from. You can return to work, and to makeup, the same day.

Pairs well with other treatments

Clearing the surface first helps a facial or a peel reach the skin more evenly, so it is often done as a prep step rather than alone.

How the treatment works

Assessment

The clinician checks for active acne, broken skin, sunburn or cold sores — all reasons to postpone rather than proceed.

Cleanse and dry

The face is cleansed and dried fully; the blade cannot be used safely on damp skin.

Blade work

Short, flat strokes section by section, skin held taut, lifting dead cells and vellus hair.

Soothe and protect

A calming serum goes on, followed by sunscreen — the skin is more sun-sensitive for roughly a week afterwards.

Side effects, honestly

Most patients experience none of these. Some patients, in rare cases, may notice the following — listed because you deserve the full picture before you decide.

Short-lived redness

Mild pinkness for an hour or two after the session is common and settles on its own.

Increased sun sensitivity

Skin burns more easily for around a week afterwards. Daily sunscreen is part of the treatment, not an optional extra.

Small nicks or grazes

Uncommon in trained hands, more likely on uneven or very reactive skin. They heal within a few days.

Breakouts over active acne

Working a blade across inflamed spots can spread bacteria and worsen them, which is why active inflammatory acne is a reason to postpone.

Not suitable in some situations

Active cold sores, sunburn, broken or infected skin, and some skin conditions mean this is deferred or declined at assessment.

Ask us about dermaplaning

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Questions patients ask

Will the hair grow back thicker or darker?

No. The fine vellus hair on the face regrows exactly as it was — same texture, same colour. Cutting hair does not change the follicle. It can feel blunter for a few days simply because the tapered tip was cut straight across, which is where the myth comes from.

Is this the same as shaving my face at home?

No, and this is the reason not to attempt it yourself. A razor is designed to cut hair at the skin's surface; dermaplaning uses a surgical blade at a specific shallow angle to lift the dead cell layer as well. Done at home, the common outcomes are nicks, uneven patches and irritation.

Does it hurt?

Most people find it painless — the usual description is a light scratching or scraping sensation. No numbing cream is needed.

Can I have it if I get acne?

It depends on the type. Dermaplaning is not done over active inflamed spots, pustules or cysts, because the blade can spread bacteria and irritate lesions. If your acne is settled and the concern is texture or marks, it is often fine. The assessment decides.

How often should I have it done?

Roughly every three to four weeks. That matches the skin's own renewal cycle — going more often exfoliates skin that has not finished rebuilding.

Can I wear makeup afterwards?

Yes, the same day. Makeup usually goes on better than before. Sunscreen first, though — the freshly exfoliated surface burns more easily for about a week.

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Get a doctor's read before you decide anything

₹500 consultation, waived off against your treatment. Indiranagar or Bellandur — closed Wednesdays.

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