Dermaplaning on the Upper East Side
Smoother skin and no peach fuzz at ROW 89, East 89th Street
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Dermaplaning appointments
| Service | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dermaplaning | 60 min | $139 |
| Dermaplaning add-on | 20 min | $59 |
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Choose your appointmentDermaplaning is a manual exfoliation. Your esthetician uses a fine exfoliating blade and short, light strokes to lift dead surface skin and the soft facial hair often called peach fuzz. Skin feels smoother right away, and makeup and skin care go on more evenly.
At ROW 89 dermaplaning is a 60-minute appointment for $139, or a 20-minute add-on to a facial for $59. It is done by our estheticians on the second floor of 219A East 89th Street, between Second and Third Avenues on the Upper East Side.
Clients walk over from Yorkville, Carnegie Hill and Lenox Hill, and the Q at 86th Street and Second Avenue is about five minutes away. We are open 10am–8pm every day.
What happens during dermaplaning
- Skin check and cleanse. Your esthetician looks at your skin and asks about products and recent treatments.
- Dermaplaning. On clean, dry skin, the blade is held at a shallow angle and moved in short strokes across the face, avoiding the eye area and any irritated spots.
- Soothe and protect. Your esthetician finishes with hydrating products and sunscreen suited to your skin, and tells you what to use at home for the next few days.
Already booking a facial? Add dermaplaning to it instead of booking it on its own. Book the dermaplaning add-on.
Who it suits
Good fit
Dull or rough-feeling skin, peach fuzz that catches makeup, and anyone who wants exfoliation without acids. It is a popular choice a few days before an event.
Consider something else
Dermaplaning is not done over active, inflamed breakouts, sunburn, cold sores or broken skin. For ongoing breakouts see the acne program; for congestion and blackheads see the deep pore cleansing facial. Tell your esthetician if you use retinoids or have had a peel or laser treatment recently.
How long it takes and how long it lasts
Plan on an hour for the full appointment, or 20 extra minutes when it is added to a facial. There is usually very little downtime: skin can look slightly pink for a few hours. The smooth feel typically lasts about three to four weeks, as the skin renews itself and the fine hair grows back the way it was. Results vary from person to person.
Aftercare
- Wear sunscreen every day and avoid direct sun for the first few days; freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive.
- Use a gentle cleanser and a plain moisturizer for the rest of the day.
- Hold off on retinoids, acids and other exfoliants until your esthetician says it is fine.
- Skip scrubs, facial waxing and very hot water on the face for a few days.
Dermaplaning, microdermabrasion or a peel?
Dermaplaning
$139 · 60 min
A blade lifts dead surface skin and peach fuzz. No acids and no machine, so it is a simple choice before makeup or an event.
Microdermabrasion
$89 · 45 min
A device polishes the surface of the skin. It does not remove facial hair.
Chemical peel
from $89 · 45 min
An acid solution loosens dull surface cells. Peels can flake for a few days afterward. About chemical peels.
More reading: our guide to dermaplaning and what to expect before and after dermaplaning. Comparing options? See every facial on the Upper East Side menu.
Dermaplaning questions
What is dermaplaning?
A manual exfoliation. Your esthetician holds a fine exfoliating blade at a shallow angle and uses short, light strokes to lift dead surface skin and the soft facial hair often called peach fuzz. No acids or machines are used.
How much is dermaplaning at ROW 89?
Dermaplaning is $139 for a 60-minute appointment. As an add-on to a facial it is $59 and adds 20 minutes. Gratuity is not included.
Will the hair grow back thicker or darker?
No. Dermaplaning removes fine hair at the surface of the skin and does not change the hair follicle, so the hair grows back the way it was. It can feel different for a few days while it grows in because the tips are blunt.
Does dermaplaning hurt?
Most clients describe a light scraping feeling. Tell your esthetician if anything stings or feels uncomfortable.
Is there any downtime?
Usually very little. Skin can look slightly pink for a few hours and is more sensitive to the sun for several days, so wear sunscreen. If you are booking before an event, leave two or three days.
How often can I have dermaplaning?
The smooth feel typically lasts about three to four weeks, as the skin renews itself, so that is a common interval. Your esthetician will suggest a schedule for your skin.
Can I have dermaplaning if I have acne?
Not over active, inflamed breakouts: the blade can irritate them. Tell your esthetician about breakouts when you book. For ongoing acne, the Clear Skin Acne Program starts with a free 15-minute consult with Rocio Romero PA-C.
Dermaplaning or microdermabrasion?
Both exfoliate the surface of the skin. Dermaplaning ($139, 60 minutes) uses a blade and also removes peach fuzz. Microdermabrasion ($89, 45 minutes) uses a device to polish the skin and does not remove hair. If you are unsure, describe your skin when you book and ask which suits you.
Where is dermaplaning done?
In the second-floor treatment rooms at ROW 89, 219A East 89th Street, between Second and Third Avenues on the Upper East Side, near Yorkville, Carnegie Hill and Lenox Hill. The Q at 86th Street is about five minutes away. We are open 10am–8pm every day.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Appointment and cancellation policies.
Visit ROW 89 on East 89th Street
Upper East Side · New York
219A E 89th St, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10128
Hours: 10am–8pm daily.
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