No. This is the most persistent myth about dermaplaning, and it is not accurate. The blade cuts vellus hair (peach fuzz) at the skin's surface without touching the follicle beneath, so it cannot change the colour, thickness or growth rate of your facial hair. The hair grows back at the same texture and rate as before; the only difference is a blunt cut tip instead of a natural taper, which can feel slightly different for a few days. Hormones, not a surface blade, are what genuinely change facial hair growth.

Yes, dermaplaning is considered one of the more widely suitable exfoliation options for Indian skin tones, including Fitzpatrick types III to VI. Unlike chemical peels or laser, which carry a pigmentation risk if not calibrated correctly for darker skin, dermaplaning is a purely physical, blade-based exfoliation with no chemicals or heat involved. At Maynee, every session is performed by a certified specialist using a sterile, professional-grade surgical scalpel for a safe, precise technique.

No, dermaplaning is not painful. Most clients describe it as a gentle, light scraping or feathering sensation. The specialist holds the skin taut and glides the sterile blade at a precise angle with controlled, even strokes, with no pinching, pulling or heat involved and no numbing cream needed. The session takes 30 to 45 minutes and is generally comfortable throughout. Skin may feel slightly sensitive and look mildly flushed for a few hours afterward.

Most clients benefit from dermaplaning every 3 to 4 weeks, aligned with the skin's natural cellular turnover cycle of about 28 to 30 days. More frequent sessions can over-exfoliate the skin. Your specialist will recommend an interval based on your skin type and goals, and may adjust the spacing if you're combining dermaplaning with peels or other treatments. Some clients schedule a session before a wedding, event or photoshoot for the immediate brightening effect.

When performed correctly with sterile, single-use blades, dermaplaning does not typically cause acne or breakouts. Removing the dead-skin layer that can clog pores and trap sebum may even help reduce breakout frequency for some clients. Clients with active, inflamed or cystic acne are advised to defer treatment until it resolves, since the blade can irritate inflamed skin. Mild, non-inflamed acne isn't necessarily a reason to avoid treatment; your specialist will assess suitability at consultation.

No. Shaving cuts only hair using a multi-blade razor. Dermaplaning uses a single, sterile, surgical-grade scalpel held at a precise angle, and simultaneously removes vellus hair and the outermost layer of dead skin through controlled physical exfoliation. This dual action is what makes it useful for skin texture, brightness and product absorption, in a way a home razor cannot replicate.

We recommend avoiding heavy or full-coverage makeup for at least 24 hours after each session, since freshly exfoliated skin is more permeable and sensitive to pigments and chemicals in makeup. A light mineral SPF is generally fine the next day. After 24 hours, makeup can be worn normally, and most clients find it applies more evenly since the peach fuzz and dead skin that caused uneven clinging are gone.

A session typically lasts 3 to 4 weeks, roughly the time it takes for new dead skin cells to build up and vellus hair to regrow to a visible length. Brighter, smoother skin is visible right after the session. Maintaining results is straightforward: a regular 3 to 4 week schedule, daily SPF 50 and a consistent basic skincare routine, with no complex maintenance protocol required.

Dermaplaning is generally considered one of the safer cosmetic skin treatments during pregnancy, since it is a purely physical procedure with no chemicals, acids, heat, needles or electrical devices involved. As with any treatment during pregnancy, we recommend informing your specialist beforehand, since skin can be more sensitive and reactive at this time, and they will assess your skin's current condition and advise appropriately.

Over a course of regular sessions, dermaplaning can visibly improve the look of superficial acne scarring, post-inflammatory marks and uneven skin tone by consistently removing the dull outer layer of dead cells. It is not effective for deep ice-pick or boxcar scars, which need deeper resurfacing treatments. For comprehensive acne scar management, your specialist may recommend combining dermaplaning with chemical peels or targeted scar treatments.