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Question about using a dermaplane tool on clients with active acne
My mentor in Chicago told me to absolutely avoid it, but after seeing a colleague get great results with a specific technique on mild inflammatory acne, I tried it with a Feather blade and a 30-degree angle on a client last Thursday, and the exfoliation actually helped reduce the appearance without causing trauma. Has anyone else had success with this, or is it still considered too risky?
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willowh207d ago
I used to agree with Harper, but after seeing how careful technique can make it work, I'm starting to change my mind. That client's skin really calmed down after.
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harper_foster8d ago
Honestly, that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. One good result doesn't mean it's safe. You're dragging a blade over broken skin and spreading bacteria all over the face. Tbh, even with a clean blade, you're just opening up every little pimple and creating micro cuts. I saw a client come in with a terrible infection from another place that tried this. It's just not worth the risk for a bit of exfoliation.
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