Run your finger across your cheek. Feel the roughness? The fuzz? The texture that makes your skin look flat and dull even when you’ve done everything right with your skincare?
Now imagine all of that gone. In thirty minutes. With zero pain and zero downtime.
That’s dermaplaning — a professional exfoliation treatment that uses a sterile surgical blade to gently remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells and fine peach fuzz from your face in a single session. What’s underneath is smoother, brighter, and more luminous than anything a serum or scrub can reveal on its own. Your products absorb better. Your makeup glides. And your skin looks like it’s lit from within.
At Illume Aesthetics — fifteen minutes from Medford — dermaplaning is available as a standalone treatment or as an add-on to any of our facials and advanced treatments. It’s one of the simplest services we offer — and one of the ones our patients are most obsessed with.
What Dermaplaning Does
Instant brightness. Dead skin cells have a grayish quality that dulls your complexion. Remove them and the fresh, healthy skin underneath catches light differently. The glow is real and it’s immediate — you’ll see it walking out the door.
Smoother texture. The roughness, the bumps, the uneven patches that no moisturizer smooths out. Dermaplaning creates a surface that’s genuinely smooth to the touch.
Better product absorption. Your serums and moisturizers have been fighting through a barrier of dead skin. Dermaplaning removes that barrier — everything you apply afterward penetrates up to 25% better. Your entire skincare routine becomes more effective.
Peach fuzz gone. The fine facial hair that traps oil and debris — removed cleanly and completely. And no, it does not grow back thicker. That’s a myth backed by zero science. Your hair regrows at the exact same diameter, color, and texture within two to three weeks.
Flawless makeup application. Foundation glides on evenly against smooth, clean skin instead of clinging to texture and fuzz. If you have an event coming up, dermaplaning a day or two before is one of the best prep treatments we know.
→ Full dermaplaning details — professional vs at-home, hair myth debunked, treatment comparisons
The Add-On Advantage — Dermaplaning + Everything Else
This is where Illume’s treatment ecosystem makes dermaplaning more powerful than it is anywhere else. Dermaplaning is excellent on its own — but it becomes a force multiplier when paired with other treatments.
Dermaplaning + Illuminate Facial — Already an available upgrade. Removing the dead skin barrier before your facial means every serum your aesthetician applies — SkinMedica, Lira, Vivant, AnteAge — penetrates deeper and works harder.
Dermaplaning + Chemical Peels — Removes the dead skin that would otherwise absorb the peel unevenly. More uniform penetration. More consistent results. One of the most popular combinations in aesthetics.
Dermaplaning + DiamondGlow — Double exfoliation: blade first, then diamond-tip suction with serum infusion. For patients who want maximum smoothness and clarity in a single session.
Dermaplaning + Microneedling or Laser — A cleaner treatment surface means device energy reaches the target tissue more efficiently. Your provider advises on timing based on your specific treatment plan.
Most practices in the Medford area offer dermaplaning as a standalone service. At Illume, it’s that — plus a treatment enhancer for every advanced service we offer. Same team, same visit, coordinated plan.
What to Expect
The treatment takes about 30 minutes. Your aesthetician uses a sterile surgical-grade scalpel at a precise 45-degree angle in gentle strokes across each zone of your face — forehead, cheeks, chin, nose, jawline. You’ll feel a light scratching. No pain. No numbing needed.
Immediately after: Brighter, smoother skin the moment you get off the table. Slight pinkness possible for an hour or two. SPF applied. You can wear makeup immediately and go straight back to your day.
Over the following weeks: Skin stays smooth and luminous for three to four weeks. Peach fuzz begins regrowing at two to three weeks — at its normal thickness and color. Most patients schedule every three to four weeks to maintain results.
Not recommended if: You have active acne breakouts, sunburned or inflamed skin, or are using isotretinoin (Accutane). Your aesthetician evaluates before every treatment.
Why Medford Patients Choose Illume for Dermaplaning
The treatment ecosystem. Dermaplaning alone is good. Dermaplaning as part of a comprehensive skin plan — paired with facials, peels, microneedling, and laser treatments in the same practice — is significantly better. No other provider in the area offers this range of combinations under one roof.
Trained aestheticians, medical oversight. Your dermaplaning is performed by a licensed aesthetician within a medical spa directed by an experienced nurse practitioner. If your skin needs something more than dermaplaning, you’re already in the right place.
Hundreds of five-star reviews. The team Medford trusts for injectables and laser treatments is the same team performing your dermaplaning facial.
IllumèNaughty Beauty Bank members save on every session — making monthly dermaplaning maintenance accessible instead of occasional.
Fifteen minutes from Medford. Quick drive, free parking, zero downtime. You’re back to your day within the hour.
Getting Here from Medford
From downtown Medford: I-5 South, approximately 12 miles. Exit 14 (Ashland/OR-66). Left onto Ashland Street → Siskiyou Blvd. Illume is on the right, about 1 mile from the exit. 15 minutes.
From Central Point: I-5 South at Central Point interchange. Same route. About 20 minutes.
From Grants Pass: I-5 South, approximately 30 miles. Exit 14. About 35 minutes.
Free parking directly in front of our office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Illume from Medford?
About 15 minutes via I-5 South. Exit 14, one mile to Siskiyou Blvd. Free parking directly in front.
How much does dermaplaning cost?
Pricing depends on whether dermaplaning is standalone or added to another treatment. IllumèNaughty Beauty Bank members receive their discount on every session. Your provider discusses exact pricing during your consultation.
Will my hair grow back thicker after dermaplaning?
No. Hair thickness and color are determined by genetics and hormones — not by surface removal. Vellus hair regrows at the exact same diameter and color within two to three weeks. This is confirmed by decades of dermatological research.
Does dermaplaning hurt?
Not at all. Most patients describe a gentle scratching sensation — like a credit card edge being lightly drawn across the skin. No numbing needed. Most find it relaxing.
How often should I get dermaplaning?
Every three to four weeks — aligned with your skin’s natural cell turnover cycle and vellus hair regrowth timeline. Your aesthetician may recommend a different cadence based on your skin.
Can dermaplaning be combined with other treatments?
Yes — it’s one of the most versatile add-ons we offer. Pairs with the Illuminate Facial, chemical peels, DiamondGlow, and as prep before microneedling or laser treatments. Your provider builds it into your overall plan.
The Simplest Treatment That Makes the Biggest Immediate Difference — Fifteen Minutes from Medford
No device. No laser. No needles. Just a sterile blade, a trained hand, and thirty minutes. You walk out with skin that feels like yours again — smooth, bright, and ready for whatever comes next.
Call us: (541) 631-8387
Visit us: 993 Siskiyou Blvd Suite 1, Ashland, OR 97520