Dermaplaning is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses a special surgical blade (dermatome) to scrape away the top layer of dead epidermal cells. This controlled scraping refines the treated area by allowing the underlying layer of smooth, clear, undamaged skin to emerge. Use of the dermatome instrument also removes all facial hair and peach fuzz in the treated areas.

This procedure is most often used to improve the appearance of skin scarred from acne and to smooth out small facial wrinkles that appear in the upper layers of the epidermis and underlying dermis.

Dermaplaning can be used in combination with aesthetic procedures, such as DiamondTome™ microdermabrasion and chemical peels.