Dérmica offers a selection of skin care treatments to address your skin concerns. Throughout January, save 20% OFF any full face IPL PHOTOFACIAL, DERMAPLANE, CHEMICAL PEEL, or FACIAL. Ask your service provider how to save an additional 10% on your skincare treatments.
This special is not valid with any other promotion. No pre-purchasing, valid from January 19-30, 2021.
SKINCARE TREATMENTS
IPL PHOTOFACIALS
Our advanced photofacial treatments are tailored to treat major skin conditions and deliver maximum results.
With just a quick pulse of light we can smooth skin, diminish brown spots, redness, and broken capillaries.
Extend the results of your skin care services. Save 15% on your home care products with ANY skincare service.
Not sure which skin care service is right for you?
Try our TREATMENT SELECTION GUIDE to help you choose the best course of action for your skin. We offer free consultations with our Skin Expert who will analyze your skin condition, outline the benefits, and help you select the best treatment option.
In dermaplaning, the technician gently grazes a medical-grade scalpel edge over the surface of the skin. This process delivers a fine shave that removes the surface layer, for example, dull skin and vellus facial hair.
The process brightens the complexion and evens skin tone. Above all, it leaves the skin feeling supple and smooth.
PLEASE REVIEW THE CRITERIA BEFORE BOOKING YOUR SERVICE.
Recommended sessions: Results are often immediate. 4-6 weeks recommended for regular maintenance.
Recommendations: Pair your dermaplaning treatment with a BOOST Mild Peel to amplify results. The AHA boost relieves dry skin, reduces fines lines and pigmentation. On the other hand, the BHA boost cleanses and decongests oily skin.
Pre-treatment protocols:
You must not currently be on or have used any oral prescription acne medications, for example, Accutane, in the past 12 months.
Discontinue using products containing AHA/BHA/Retin A/Vitamin A on the area being treated 24 hours prior to procedure.
Avoid waxing and shaving for at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
Downtime required: 24 hours. Certain makeup can be applied after 12 hours, for instance, mineral makeup or tinted moisturizer. Similarly, avoid direct sun exposure for 48 hours.
Time frame: 45-75 minutes. To clarify, shorter time frames correspond to half face treatments.
Contraindications:
Diabetes
Skin cancer (remission under 2 years)
Recent sunburn (1 week post burn)
Active infection of Herpes Simplex in treatment area
Professional treatments should go hand in hand with clinical grade skincare products. In addition to maximizing your treatment, they help maintain results. This is why we offer 15% OFF all Glo Skin Beauty products in-store with any skincare treatment.
Consider the following information when deciding to book dermaplaning vs waxing:
A FINE DIFFERENCE…
Waxing, unlike dermaplaning, is not able to pick up the very fine vellus hair.
Vellus hair is typically about 2 shades lighter than the natural hair colour or has no pigment at all. It’s really fine and has been eroding over the years through friction so its really hard for the wax (unless it is a specialty wax) to pick up these hairs.
MINOR TRAUMA
Also, waxing, although there are great formulas used in waxing services nowadays, there is still that minor trauma caused to the skin. That tug that happens isn’t always the greatest in really sensitive areas such as the eyes, the mouth, and the nose. While it does provide a bit of exfoliation, it does so in a really uncontrolled manner so there is a lot more chance of injuring the skin.
THE BRIGHT SIDE…
Dermaplaning delivers a very fine and detailed exfoliation surpassing the level of exfoliation delivered by waxing. For this reason, dermaplaning results is a brighter and even complexion.
Dérmica offers dermaplaning in Edmonton along with other skincare services.
How does it work?
The technician gently grazes a medical-grade scalpel edge over the surface of the skin. This process delivers a fine shave that removes the dull surface skin and vellus facial hair.
What will it do for myskin?
The process brightens the complexion, evens skin tone, and leaves the skin feeling supple and smooth.
Can clients with beards or coarse hair growth get a dérmaPLANE treatment ?
In our professional opinion, dérmaPLANE is not recommended as a means of hair removal for clients with bearded (dense/coarse) hair growth pattern, or as treatment for the skin underlying.
Can I have a dérmaPLANE treatment if I am pregnant?
Yes. The service is considered to be superficial and therefore does not compromise the pregnancy or health of the mother’s skin.
There are typically no side effects from the procedure.
Does it get rid of dark spots?
Yes.This process is most effective when combined with the AHA BOOST or Retinol / Vit C BOOST. The dérmaPLANE process will clear the surface of the skin allowing for deeper penetration of the acid BOOST and target specific conditions.
Can it treat acne?
In our professional opinion, we do not recommend dérmaPLANE as a primary means of treating acne. The risk outweighs the potential benefit when compared to other more effective methods of acne treatment. Try our Treatment Selection Guide to see our recommendations.
When will I notice my results?
The results of dérmaPLANE are seen immediately following the procedure. The goal is to leave the skin feeling softer and looking radiant. Contrast is most evident when comparing the appearance before and after service, in those who have major build up and visible hair growth.
Are there any side effects?
There are typically no side effects from the procedure. Your skin may feel slightly exposed and sensitive for 1-2 hours following. It is recommended that with any professional skin care service extended sun exposure is avoided for a minimum 24-hour period.
