A type of "manual exfoliation" is Epidermal Leveling, Derma Planing, Blading or Leveling the skin. Epidermal Leveling removes the outer most layers of dead skin cells leaving the skin immediately smooth, supple and vibrant. Epidermal Leveling (blading) is another non-traumatic method of skin rejuvenation
It is safely performed by using a #10 blade (yes, a sterile surgical blade). The blade is held against the skin at a 45 degree angle and stroked along the skin, just like shaving. However, the practitioner is doing the stroking while holding the area of skin taut. This treatment, when professionally trained, is extremely safe. There is no more risk to the skin than when a man shaves his face. The treatment should be very easy and quick.
Benefits of Epidermal Leveling:
- Increased absorption of active products
- Increases the firmness and elasticity of the skin
- Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles
- Corrects sun damage
- Corrects some forms of acne and rosacea (red splotching of the skin