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Dermaplaning removes the top layer of dead skin cells and vellus (fine facial) hair using a surgical-grade blade at a precise angle. No chemicals, no downtime, immediate glow. The most common question: will the hair grow back thicker? No. Here's the science, the prices, and when it's the right treatment.
Dermaplaning uses a sterile #10 or #10R scalpel blade held at a 45-degree angle and drawn across the skin in short, feathering strokes. Two things are removed simultaneously: the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of dead skin cells that accumulates between exfoliations) and vellus hair — the fine, colourless "peach fuzz" that covers most women's faces.
The immediate result: dramatically smoother skin texture (makeup applies differently; foundation sits on the skin rather than in the hair and debris layer), improved luminosity as light reflects off the newly revealed surface, and better penetration of any skincare products applied afterward. The treatment is entirely physical — no chemicals — making it suitable for patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or sensitive to acids.
The "hair grows back thicker" myth persists despite being anatomically impossible. Vellus hair is fine because it has a narrow follicle and lacks melanin pigment. Cutting the hair at the surface does not change the follicle structure, pigmentation, or growth rate. What you feel when regrowth starts is the blunt tip of a cut hair rather than the tapered natural tip — this feels coarser transiently but is not coarser. The hair reverts to its original fine, colourless texture within days. This has been confirmed repeatedly in dermatology literature.
Last updated · May 2026
No. This is a persistent myth with no anatomical basis. Vellus hair is fine, unpigmented, and grows from shallow follicles. Cutting the hair at the surface does not change the follicle, the hair's pigmentation, or its growth rate. When regrowth begins (around week 3–4), the hair will feel temporarily blunt (because the tapered natural tip has been cut) — which is often misinterpreted as coarser growth. Within a few days, the hair reverts to its natural fine, colourless texture. This has been studied repeatedly in dermatology literature. The hair does not get thicker, darker, or faster-growing from dermaplaning.
Every 3–4 weeks, aligned with the skin's natural cell turnover cycle. In Dubai's climate (air conditioning stripping moisture, UV accelerating dead cell buildup), monthly maintenance produces a visible cumulative benefit. More frequent than every 3 weeks is not recommended — you need to allow the stratum corneum to regenerate adequately between sessions. Many Dubai clinics offer a 4-session monthly package (AED 800–1,600) that provides a meaningful price saving and ensures consistent scheduling.
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