Will My Peach Fuzz Come Back Thicker If I Scrape It Away with Dermaplaning?

When our clients visit us at North Texas Med360 for dermaplaning treatments, one of the most common questions they ask is whether removing peach fuzz will cause it to grow back thicker or darker. 

We love this question because it allows us to talk about our advanced aesthetic treatments like dermaplaning and facials.

Our skincare specialists, Jenine Referente, FNP-C, and Kayla Posada, CLT, explain how dermaplaning works and what happens when peach fuzz grows back.

What is peach fuzz?

Peach fuzz (known medically as vellus hair) is the soft, fine hair that grows on most areas of your body, including your face. Unlike the thicker, coarser terminal hair on your scalp, vellus hair is light, wispy, and barely noticeable unless seen up close. It helps regulate your body temperature and protects your skin from environmental irritants.

While peach fuzz is natural, some people remove it for cosmetic reasons. Removing it gives you smoother skin, better makeup application, and improved absorption of skincare products.

What is dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is an exfoliation method that removes dead skin cells and peach fuzz from the surface of your skin. Our licensed practitioners at North Texas Med360 gently scrape a sterile surgical scalpel across your skin at a 45-degree angle, which removes the outermost layer, leaving behind a smoother and brighter complexion.

Dermaplaning differs from shaving, though both remove hair. Dermaplaning also offers exfoliation, clearing away dull, dry skin to reveal softer, healthier-looking skin. It’s a fast, noninvasive treatment that enhances your skin's smoothness and texture.

Will peach fuzz grow back thicker or darker?

No — peach fuzz will not grow back thicker or darker after dermaplaning.

This misconception likely stems from how hair feels as it regrows. After you remove vellus hair — or any hair, for that matter — it grows back with a blunt edge because the hair shaft got cut at the surface. While this may make the hair feel slightly coarser to the touch, it isn’t thicker, darker, or growing faster. Once the hair grows out, it returns to its original softness and color.

Dermaplaning removes hair at the surface, so it doesn’t affect the root or alter the follicle’s structure. Hair thickness and color changes are determined primarily by genetic and hormonal factors, not mechanical removal.

You may want to consider our laser hair removal treatment to remove hair at its source.

Why dermaplaning is a popular choice

Dermaplaning offers more than just hair removal. Here are some additional benefits it provides:

Smoother skin

By removing dead skin cells and facial hair, dermaplaning creates a soft, smooth surface perfect for makeup application or going bare-faced.

Better product absorption

Without the layer of hair and dead cells, your skin treatments can penetrate more deeply.

Brighter complexion

Dermaplaning exfoliates gently, diminishes dullness, and evens your skin’s tone.

Quick and painless

The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes, has no downtime, and is painless.

Also, dermaplaning can help prevent breakouts by thoroughly clearing your skin’s surface if you struggle with clogged pores or constant exfoliation buildup.

The North Texas Med360 approach to dermaplaning

At North Texas Med360, we specialize in dermaplaning treatments tailored to your unique skin needs. Our experienced practitioners ensure the process is gentle, effective, and suitable for various skin types. In addition to dermaplaning, we offer facials and chemical peels. 

If you’re unsure whether dermaplaning is right for you, we gladly discuss your skin type, goals, and potential sensitivities to help you determine the best treatment for glowing, healthy skin.

For expert dermaplaning in Frisco, Texas, and answers to all your skincare questions, book an appointment with North Texas Med360 today. Call us at 469-294-9999 or use our online booking feature.