Contraindications to Dermaplaning

  • Botox or fillers (wait 1 week after injection)
  • RetinA
  • chemical peel (wait 14 days)
  • laser treatment (wait 14 days)
  • IPL (intense pulsed light) (wait 10+ days)
  • prone to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (pre and post treatment 2 weeks prior to and following with appropriate care)
  • diabetes (must be under control)
  • cancer
  • accutane or isotretinion
  • blood thinners/history of bleeding problems
  • high dosages use of aspirin
  • acne (full face of breakouts)
  • cystic acne
  • cold sores
  • sunburn/windburned