Will dermaplaning make facial hair grow back thicker?

You catch the light on your cheek in the bathroom mirror and love the idea of smoother, softer skin. You are considerably less excited by the thought of creating a beard. Here is the reassuring answer: removing hair at the surface does not make it grow back thicker, darker or faster. Dermaplaning removes fine facial hair temporarily and leaves skin feeling beautifully smooth, without turning those follicles into a different kind of hair.

Why the regrowth myth is so convincing

A freshly cut hair has a blunt end, and as it grows out that end can feel different from the fine tip you were used to. A little bristle is just that blunt tip, rather than a sign that the follicle is producing a thicker hair. Mayo Clinic explains the distinction.

There is also the simple matter of attention. Once you have looked at your cheek closely enough to book a treatment, you may notice returning hair more than before. The fair comparison is the same area over time, rather than a freshly smooth cheek beside normal regrowth.

Noticed a change in your facial hair over time? Bring it up at the consultation, where your clinician runs through your medical history and points you to the right next step.

What dermaplaning does

At RPA, dermaplaning in London uses a sterile blade at the skin’s surface to remove fine vellus hair, often called peach fuzz, along with surface skin cells. Our price for the basic treatment is £80.

Its appeal is as much about touch as appearance: a smoother surface, with less fine hair catching the light. Some people book it for the way they would like make-up to sit; others simply enjoy the feel. Facial hair is entirely yours to keep or remove.

Dermaplaning is beautifully simple temporary grooming and exfoliation. If permanent reduction is your goal, mention it at your consultation so the conversation starts in the right place.

Peach fuzz and coarse hair are different concerns

Soft hair across the cheek is a different matter from a few strong chin hairs, so describe the hair you would like addressed and where it grows. “Facial hair removal” can cover several quite different wishes.

Your practitioner can explain what the appointment will remove, what regrowth to expect and whether another approach would suit you better. If your concern is one small area, ask what treating the whole face would add.

It is worth having that discussion before buying a package. The best choice might be a simple appointment, a different form of hair removal or deciding your peach fuzz is perfectly happy where it is, and a good consultation leaves room for all three.

Smooth skin, with your skin’s comfort first

Your practitioner takes a close look at your skin before treatment begins, and Cleveland Clinic’s clinical explainer is a lovely read if you enjoy the detail. Your clinician runs through your medical history at the consultation.

Mention anything you have done recently too, such as a peel, another exfoliating facial or a new skincare product, even if you booked it elsewhere. Your skin experiences the whole routine at once.

Your plan stays flexible on the day. A thoughtful practitioner can simply leave an area for another time or move the appointment, because how your skin responds always matters more than completing every step.

Does adding a peel make it better?

Only if the extra step has a clear purpose for your skin. RPA also offers chemical peels, and a second treatment is best added for a reason rather than by default.

If peach-fuzz removal is your main wish, ask what a peel would add. If your focus is uneven tone or a persistent mark, ask whether that concern should be assessed first, because the simplest facial is often the right answer to a simple question.

For the same reason, skip recreating a clinic combination at home with several exfoliating products. Follow the aftercare for the appointment you had, including when to resume your usual routine and make-up.

Choosing your first appointment

RPA is a medically led clinic, and our London team can discuss dermaplaning as part of a wider look at your skin. Ask who will perform it, what their experience is and what support is available afterwards; medical leadership is there to welcome your questions.

For a first visit, bring your skincare list and mention any event you are preparing for. A trial well before an important date lets you discover how lovely your own skin feels afterwards.

Contact RPA on Wimpole Street, in the heart of the Harley Street medical district, if you would like to talk through the options. You can enjoy the idea of smoother skin, and happily leave the thicker-hair myth behind.

Your questions, answered

Will I have to keep dermaplaning once I start?

Not at all. You can stop whenever you like, because surface hair removal creates no obligation to repeat treatment. Hair simply continues to grow according to its normal biology.

Is dermaplaning the same as laser hair removal?

They work very differently. Dermaplaning cuts hair at the surface, while laser targets pigment in suitable hairs to reduce growth over a course. Fine, lightly coloured peach fuzz is a separate treatment question.

Can dermaplaning remove acne scars?

Dermaplaning works beautifully at the surface. If texture from previous acne is your main concern, a scar assessment is a great first step before choosing a facial.

Can I wear make-up straight afterwards?

Ask your practitioner for the timing after your appointment, particularly if other treatments are included. Freshly prepared skin often loves a little breathing space first.

Is a home face razor equivalent to a clinic appointment?

A clinic appointment adds the assessment, technique and aftercare that make the result so lovely. Professional blades and repeated scraping are best kept out of the home routine.