The word "scalpel" understandably makes people hesitate. Most clients who are curious about dermaplaning worry about two specific things: that scraping a blade across their face will cause a breakout, or that removing fine facial fuzz will cause it to grow back thick, dark, and prickly like beard stubble.
Both fears stem from misconceptions about biology.
Dermaplaning is one of the gentlest physical exfoliation treatments available when performed by a trained, licensed esthetician. It doesn't break the skin, alter hair genetics, or cause inflammation. Instead, it sweeps away weeks of accumulated dead surface cells and fine vellus hair in a single session, revealing ultra-smooth, light-reflective skin.
If you want immediate glass-skin radiance before an event or simply want your skincare products to absorb deeper, our Dermaplaning Facial (Supersonic Tone + Glow) delivers instant results with zero downtime.
Licensed esthetician performing gentle dermaplaning blade exfoliation at Kiwi Spa.
The Supersonic Tone + Glow Facial at Kiwi Spa
The Supersonic Tone + Glow Facial runs 45 minutes for $165.
This targeted treatment pairs precision manual exfoliation with deep active dermal delivery:
Deep Surface Cleansing: Prepares and degreases the skin to ensure the blade glides smoothly and evenly.
Diamond-Tip Microdermabrasion: Sweeps away dead cellular buildup across the outer stratum corneum.
Professional Dermaplaning: Using a sterile, single-use surgical blade held at a precise 45-degree angle, we gently remove dead epidermal cells and soft peach fuzz.
Supersonic JetPeel Infusion: Floods freshly exfoliated skin with pressurized oxygen and customized hydrating serums, driving active nutrients deep into the tissue without needles.
The Myth: Will My Facial Hair Grow Back Thicker or Darker?
No. This is biologically impossible.
The hair on a woman’s face is called vellus hair. Vellus hair is fine, translucent, soft, and driven by genetics and hormones. The follicle that produces this hair sits deep down in the subcutaneous layer of your skin.
A dermaplaning blade only skims across the dead surface layer of the epidermis. It never touches the follicle root and cannot change the DNA, color, density, or diameter of the hair shaft.
When the hair begins to grow back 3 to 4 weeks later, it grows back with the exact same soft, fine texture as before. The reason some people think shaved hair feels thicker is simply because the hair was cut bluntly at the surface rather than having a naturally tapered end. Once it grows out past the skin's surface, it returns to its normal soft state.
The Real Benefits of Professional Dermaplaning
1. Flawless, Crease-Free Makeup Application
Peach fuzz traps makeup. Foundation, tinted moisturizers, and powders cling to facial hair, causing cakey patches and accentuating texture in direct daylight. Removing that layer creates an ultra-smooth canvas where makeup glides on seamlessly and lasts longer.
2. Immediate, Needle-Free "Glass Skin" Glow
Dead skin cells absorb light, making your complexion appear dull, flat, and tired. By removing both the dead stratum corneum and the fuzzy surface layer, dermaplaning allows light to bounce cleanly off your face, giving an instant, natural glow.
3. Deeper Absorption of Expensive Skincare
Your serums and moisturizers cannot work effectively if they have to fight through a barrier of dead cells and hair. Dermaplaning clears that physical barrier, allowing hyaluronic acid, peptides, and botanical nutrients to absorb directly where they are needed most.
4. Zero Downtime or Peeling
Unlike aggressive chemical peels that can cause red, flaky skin for days, dermaplaning leaves your skin looking calm, plump, and event-ready the second you get up from the treatment table.
Glowing, smooth skin after professional dermaplaning and Jet Peel infusion at Kiwi Spa.
Professional Dermaplaning vs. At-Home Shaving
It is tempting to buy cheap plastic "eyebrow razors" online, but at-home shaving and in-spa dermaplaning are completely different practices:
Blade Quality & Angle
At Kiwi Spa, we use sterile, medical-grade surgical steel blades designed specifically for clinical exfoliation. Cheap plastic razors have serrated metal guards that dull quickly, pull on hair, and create micro-tears across delicate facial tissue.
Skin Tension & Safety
An esthetician pulls your skin taut in precise sections while maintaining a steady 45-degree angle. Without proper tension, home razors can easily nick the skin or shave unevenly.
Sanitation & Breakouts
Reusing an at-home plastic razor introduces bacteria directly into open pores, leading to folliculitis and sudden breakouts. In our studio, every single blade is brand new, sealed, and discarded immediately after use.
Questions People Ask Us
Who should avoid dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is safe for almost all skin types, including sensitive skin and pregnant clients. The only exception is active, inflamed acne or open cystic blemishes. A blade cannot be run over raised, infected lesions without risking spreading bacteria. If you have active breakouts, we focus on manual extractions and enzyme clearing instead.
How often should I get dermaplaning done?
Every 4 to 6 weeks. This timeline aligns with your natural cellular turnover cycle and allows vellus hair to reach its full growth cycle before removing it again.
Can I wear makeup right after my dermaplaning facial?
We recommend waiting until the following morning to apply makeup. Because dead cells have been cleared and your follicles are freshly exposed, letting your skin breathe and absorb clean, botanical serums for the rest of the day yields the best results.
Ready for Smooth, Glowing, Hair-Free Skin?
The Supersonic Tone + Glow Facial runs 45 minutes for $165 at 1919 Grand Ave in Pacific Beach[cite: 6]. Open 8am to 9pm, seven days a week.