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Your skin looks different immediately. Not in a week, not after three sessions—right when you stand up from the treatment table.
Dermaplaning removes about three weeks of dead skin buildup in one pass. That dull, rough texture you’ve been trying to scrub away with exfoliants? Gone. The fine vellus hair that catches your foundation and makes your face look fuzzy in certain light? Also gone.
Here’s what changes: your serums absorb faster because there’s no barrier. Your makeup glides on smooth instead of clinging to dry patches. Your skin reflects light differently—you look more awake, more polished, without adding a single product.
The treatment takes roughly 30 minutes. There’s no redness, no peeling, no hiding at home for days. You can get dermaplaning during your lunch break and go straight back to work. Most people in Dortches, NC book it before weddings, photoshoots, or just because they’re tired of looking tired.
Results last about a month as your skin naturally regenerates. Some people come monthly. Others book around specific events. Either way works.
We sit just outside Dortches, NC in Wake Forest, and people make the short drive because the results are consistent. Jacqueline Grace, our founder and licensed esthetician, trained in New York and earned HydraFacial Master Certification—one of the first hundred practitioners worldwide to hit that level.
She’s been named Best Esthetician in Wake County three years running. She’s also placed first internationally in pigmentation correction competitions. That’s not marketing language. Those are actual wins against other professionals.
Every dermaplaning appointment starts with a free consultation. You talk through what’s bothering you about your skin, what you’ve tried, and what you’re hoping to see. Then Jacqueline maps out a plan that makes sense for your skin type, your schedule, and your budget. No upselling. No pressure. Just clear guidance from someone who’s done this thousands of times.
You come in, your skin gets cleansed, and Jacqueline uses a surgical-grade scalpel to gently scrape away dead skin cells and vellus hair at a 45-degree angle. It sounds more intense than it feels. Most people say it’s relaxing, almost like a facial massage.
The blade never cuts your skin. It’s skimming the surface, removing only what’s already dead or ready to shed. There’s no pain, no tugging, and no risk of your hair growing back thicker or darker—that’s a myth that won’t die, but it’s not how hair biology works.
After dermaplaning, a hydrating mask or serum gets applied. Your skin is prepped to absorb everything better, so this is when active ingredients really sink in. You’ll see the difference in the mirror before you leave. Smoother texture. Brighter tone. Makeup-ready skin.
The whole process takes about 30 minutes. You don’t need to do anything special before your appointment—just show up with a clean face. Afterward, wear sunscreen. Your new skin layer is more sensitive to UV, so protection matters more than usual for the next few days.
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Every dermaplaning treatment at Wake Skincare includes a skin analysis, the dermaplaning procedure itself, and a customized finishing treatment based on what your skin needs that day. If you’re dealing with dryness, you’ll get hydration. If you’ve got congestion, Jacqueline adjusts accordingly.
You’re not getting a one-size-fits-all facial. The approach shifts based on your skin’s current state, the season, and what you’ve got coming up. Someone prepping for a wedding gets a different finishing treatment than someone managing acne scars or sun damage.
Dortches sits in Nash County, where the climate swings between humid summers and dry winters. That affects your skin more than you’d think. During summer, dermaplaning helps prevent clogged pores from sweat and oil buildup. In winter, it clears the flaky dead skin that makes moisturizers sit on the surface instead of sinking in.
We also offer dermaplaning as an add-on to other treatments like HydraFacial or chemical peels. Combining services gives you deeper results because each treatment works better when your skin is prepped. Jacqueline will tell you if that makes sense for your goals or if standalone dermaplaning is enough.
No. This myth comes from a misunderstanding of how hair growth works. Dermaplaning removes vellus hair, which is fine, soft, and unpigmented. It’s not the same as terminal hair—the thicker, darker hair on your head or body.
When vellus hair grows back, it grows back exactly the same texture, color, and thickness as before. The blunt edge from shaving might make it feel slightly different for a day or two as it breaks through the skin, but it doesn’t change the hair follicle or stimulate growth. Your genetics determine hair thickness and color, not a blade skimming the surface.
Jacqueline has performed thousands of dermaplaning treatments. Not one client has experienced darker or thicker facial hair regrowth. If that were a real risk, dermaplaning wouldn’t be one of the most requested treatments in medical spas across the country.
Technique, angle, and blade quality. At-home razors are designed for body hair and larger surface areas. They’re not built for the precision needed on your face, and the angle is wrong for effective exfoliation.
Professional dermaplaning uses a surgical-grade scalpel held at a 45-degree angle. Jacqueline controls the pressure and direction to remove the right amount of dead skin without irritating or damaging the healthy skin underneath. She’s trained to read your skin’s texture and adjust in real time.
At-home dermaplaning tools have safety guards that limit how much they can actually remove. They’re better than nothing, but they don’t give you the same level of exfoliation or smoothness. If you’ve tried DIY dermaplaning and didn’t see much difference, that’s why. The results from a professional treatment are noticeably sharper.
Yes, but it depends on what’s happening with your skin right now. If you’ve got active breakouts, open wounds, or inflamed cystic acne, dermaplaning isn’t the right move until those heal. The blade could spread bacteria or irritate already angry skin.
If your acne is under control or you’re dealing with post-acne texture and scarring, dermaplaning actually helps. It clears the dead skin and peach fuzz that trap oil and bacteria, and it preps your skin so acne treatments penetrate better.
Sensitive skin usually tolerates dermaplaning well because there are no chemicals, no heat, and no harsh scrubbing. Jacqueline adjusts pressure based on your skin’s reactivity. During your free consultation, she’ll look at your skin, ask about your current routine, and tell you straight up if dermaplaning makes sense or if another treatment would work better for you right now.
Most people come back every four weeks. That’s roughly how long it takes for your skin to build up another layer of dead cells and for vellus hair to grow back to a noticeable length.
Some clients in Dortches, NC book monthly as part of their regular skincare maintenance. Others come in just before big events—weddings, reunions, vacations, photoshoots. Both approaches work. It depends on your goals and your budget.
You can safely get dermaplaning every three to four weeks without over-exfoliating. Going more frequently than that doesn’t give your skin enough time to regenerate, and you won’t see better results—you’ll just irritate your skin. Jacqueline tracks your appointment history and will tell you if you’re booking too close together.
Yes, but most people don’t want to. Your skin looks that good on its own. You’ll have a natural glow and even texture that doesn’t need coverage.
That said, if you have somewhere to be, you can apply makeup immediately after your appointment. In fact, your makeup will go on smoother than it ever has because there’s no peach fuzz or dead skin creating texture. Foundation blends seamlessly, and you’ll use less product to get better coverage.
Just make sure your makeup brushes and sponges are clean. Your skin is more receptive after dermaplaning, which is great for skincare absorption but also means bacteria can get in more easily. Clean tools matter more than usual for the first 24 hours. After that, you’re back to normal.
Direct sun exposure without SPF, harsh exfoliants, and retinoids for at least three days. Your skin just lost its top protective layer, so it’s more vulnerable to UV damage and irritation.
Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day, but especially in the week after dermaplaning. If you’re heading to the pool or spending time outside, reapply every two hours. Sunburn on freshly dermaplaned skin is not something you want to experience.
Skip any products with glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or retinol for 48 to 72 hours. Your skin is already exfoliated—adding more exfoliation on top of that will cause redness and sensitivity. Stick to gentle cleansers, hydrating serums, and moisturizers. Jacqueline will give you specific aftercare instructions based on your skin type and what products you’re currently using.
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