Corrective Facials

Dermaplane Facial

Physical exfoliation with a medical blade. Dead skin and vellus hair removed in one pass.

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What it does

Smoother surface. Better product absorption. No downtime.

Dermaplaning removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells and vellus hair from your face.

A sterile surgical blade is held at a precise angle and moved in short, controlled strokes across your skin. The technique removes the buildup that makes texture look dull and products sit on the surface.

The vellus hair removal is a secondary benefit, not the goal. It does not cause regrowth and does not make hair coarser. The hair grows back soft, exactly as it was.

What it addresses

A surface treatment with an immediate finish.

Rough or dull texture

Dead surface buildup that makes your skin look flat.

Product absorption

A cleared surface helps corrective serums absorb more effectively.

Uneven surface tone

Tone that is sitting at the skin's surface.

Vellus hair

Fine facial hair affecting makeup application or skin finish.

Prep for deeper work

A clean surface before a peel or laser can improve what follows.

What to expect

Comfortable, methodical, and visible the same day.

The treatment runs approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

The dermaplaning itself takes 20 to 30 minutes. The blade does not feel like cutting. It feels like a firm, controlled scraping.

After the blade pass, your skin is clear, smooth, and ready for product. Corrective serum and a mask follow, selected for your skin type and concern. The treatment finishes with moisturizer and SPF.

There is no peeling and no meaningful downtime. Sun protection still matters. Fresh skin is more photosensitive.

Preparation and aftercare

Best on calm, intact skin.

No active breakouts

Dermaplaning is not performed over inflamed or pustular acne.

Pause exfoliants

Avoid aggressive exfoliation for 48 hours before treatment.

Retinoids

If you use them regularly, stop 5 to 7 days before treatment.

After

Wear SPF and avoid strong actives for 3 to 5 days.

The first 24 to 48 hours

Keep your routine short and gentle while your skin settles.

Keep it simple

Gentle cleanser, a hydrator, and SPF. That's the whole routine for now. Nothing active, nothing exfoliating.

Expect some redness or warmth

A flush or warmth for a few hours, sometimes into the next day, is normal. So is feeling tight or slightly tender for 24 to 48 hours.

SPF every morning

Your skin is freshly exfoliated and more sun-sensitive. SPF is non-negotiable, especially after dermaplaning.

Hands off

If we did extractions, those spots may stay a little red for a day or two. Don't pick at them.

What to avoid

A few things will irritate freshly treated skin. Skip them while you heal.

Actives and scrubs

No retinol, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, or physical scrubs for 3 to 5 days. They'll undo the calm we just built.

Heat and sweat

No hot showers, saunas, hard workouts, or makeup for 24 hours. Heat keeps the redness going.

Direct sun

Stay out of strong sun and always wear SPF. Sun on freshly exfoliated skin is how you trade a glow for a dark spot.

Picking

Leave extracted areas and any flaking alone. Picking is how you turn a treatment into a scar.

What's normal, and when to come back

Most people are back to feeling normal within a day or two, with the real glow showing up shortly after. Redness, mild tightness, and a little tenderness are all expected. What isn't expected: redness that's getting worse instead of better after 48 hours, swelling, blistering, or anything painful. If you see any of that, message us.

For visible correction, we plan facials as a series, usually every 4 to 6 weeks, which lines up with your skin's natural renewal cycle. One facial is a reset. A series is what changes your skin. We'll tell you exactly when to add your actives back in and when to come back in.

Ssss S.
She has transformed my skin. I go to her for peels, derma-planing and latest- micro needling. All of it is sooo wonderful. But I am now obsessed with micro-needling.
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Lauren G.
It's hard to find a skincare specialist you can trust. Terra customizes every treatment specific to my skin. From waxing, facials, and dermaplaning my skin has never looked this amazing.
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Is this for you

A good fit when your skin needs a clean surface.

If you have active acne, we will point you to the Acne Facial instead.

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