Dermaplaning: The Perfect Prep for Microneedling and Chemical Peels

If you’re looking for smoother, brighter, more refined skin, dermaplaning is one of the simplest and most effective professional treatments available. But beyond the immediate glow, dermaplaning also plays an important role in preparing the skin for advanced treatments like microneedling and chemical peels.

When done professionally and at the right time, dermaplaning can help you get better, more even, and more predictable results from your treatment plan.

What Is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a professional exfoliation treatment that gently removes:

• Dead skin cells

• Peach fuzz (vellus hair)

• Built-up surface debris

Using a specialized blade and precise technique, the top layer of dull, dead skin is lifted away, revealing skin that looks:

• Smoother

• Brighter

• More refined

• More radiant

It’s a non-invasive treatment with no downtime, making it a favorite for clients who want an instant glow and improved skin texture.

The Benefits of Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning helps:

• Smooth rough or uneven texture

• Brighten dull skin

• Improve makeup application

• Enhance skincare absorption

• Create a softer, more polished skin surface

Many clients notice their skin feels immediately smoother and looks more luminous after just one treatment.

Why Dermaplaning Is an Excellent Pre-Treatment

One of the most valuable benefits of dermaplaning is how well it prepares the skin for other professional treatments.

By removing dead skin cells and surface buildup, dermaplaning:

• Allows treatments to penetrate more evenly

• Improves product and treatment absorption

• Creates a smoother, more uniform skin surface

• Helps treatments perform more consistently

This is why dermaplaning is often used before microneedling or chemical peels as part of a customized treatment plan.

Dermaplaning + Microneedling

Microneedling works by creating controlled micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and improve texture, tone, and firmness. When the skin is properly exfoliated beforehand:

• The skin surface is smoother and more even

• Treatments can work more uniformly

• Serums and growth factors absorb more effectively

• Results can appear more refined and consistent

Dermaplaning helps create the ideal canvas so microneedling can perform at its best.

Dermaplaning + Chemical Peels

Chemical peels rely on even, controlled exfoliation to improve skin tone, texture, and clarity. When dermaplaning is used appropriately before a peel:

• The peel can apply more evenly

• The skin surface is more uniform

• Results can be more consistent

• The treatment experience is more predictable

This combination is especially helpful for clients concerned with dullness, uneven texture, or buildup that can interfere with even peel penetration.

Is Dermaplaning Right for You?

Dermaplaning is a great option if you:

• Have dull or rough skin texture

• Want smoother, brighter-looking skin

• Wear makeup and want it to apply more flawlessly

• Are preparing for microneedling or a chemical peel

• Want a gentle, effective exfoliation with no downtime

A professional consultation is always the best way to determine how dermaplaning fits into your personalized treatment plan.

The Bottom Line

Dermaplaning isn’t just a glow treatment—it’s a strategic step in creating better skin results. On its own, it delivers smoother, brighter skin. As a pre-treatment, it helps optimize the performance of microneedling and chemical peels by creating a cleaner, more even skin surface.

When your treatments start with well-prepared skin, your results are simply better.

Ready to Book?

At Diane Shadgett Advanced Skincare, dermaplaning can be performed as a standalone treatment or as part of a customized plan before microneedling or chemical peels.

You can schedule your consultation and treatment at:
👉 dianeshad.com