Most clients describe a mild vacuum sensation with a fine, sandy texture as the applicator passes across the skin — closer to a firm massage than a scratch. The suction is adjustable, so we dial intensity to your comfort and your skin's tolerance. Numbing isn't required.

Both exfoliate, but they work differently and solve different problems. Dermaplaning uses a sterile blade to remove dead skin and vellus hair, which makes it the better choice when your goal is a flawless makeup base. Microdermabrasion uses a device to resurface with suction and a diamond tip, reaching congestion and rough texture that a blade passes over — but it does not remove peach fuzz. Plenty of clients alternate the two across the year.

Nothing meaningful. Skin may look flushed for an hour or two, similar to a post-workout glow, and can feel tight until you moisturize. Makeup can go back on the same day, though most people enjoy the bare-skin feeling for a few hours first.

Microdermabrasion works with your skin's natural turnover cycle, so most clients see the best results on a rhythm of every four to six weeks. Congested or thicker skin sometimes benefits from an initial series spaced closer together, followed by a maintenance cadence. We'll map that out at your first visit.

It tends to suit skin that feels rough, looks congested, or has stopped responding to at-home products. It's a good fit if you want physical resurfacing without acids and without a blade. It isn't appropriate during an active acne flare, with rosacea, or on highly sensitive or compromised skin in those cases we'd steer you toward something gentler.

Freshly resurfaced skin is more vulnerable to UV, so broad-spectrum SPF matters for the following week. Skip retinoids, acids, and physical scrubs for about 48 hours, and keep skin well moisturized. Mild dryness or light flaking in the days after is normal and settles on its own.