Does Dermaplaning Work for Menopausal Skin Changes?

Yes — and for many women, it's one of the most effective things you can do for your skin during this time. Menopause brings real, significant changes to the skin, and dermaplaning addresses several of them directly.

What changes during menopause

As estrogen levels drop, skin becomes drier, loses collagen and elastin (which means less firmness and plumpness), and cell turnover slows significantly. The result is skin that can look dull, feel rough, and take longer to renew itself. This is also when many women notice an increase in fine facial hair, which dermaplaning removes along with the dead skin layer.

Why dermaplaning helps

Dermaplaning physically removes the buildup of dead skin that accumulates faster when cell turnover slows — instantly revealing fresher, smoother skin underneath. But its real power during menopause comes when it's paired with active ingredients that drive cell renewal.

If you're using retinol, EGF Activating Serum, or a chemical peel — all of which speed up cell turnover — weekly dermaplaning sloughs off the dead skin those actives push to the surface, revealing your results faster. You're essentially forcing your skin to renew itself at a rate closer to what it did when you were younger. That combination is one of the most effective anti-aging routines available at home.

How often

Follow the same guidelines as any other skin type — up to once a week, or less frequently if you prefer. If you're using active ingredients consistently, weekly dermaplaning will give you the best results.

A note on sensitivity

Menopausal skin can occasionally feel more sensitive than usual. If that happens, back off for a bit and resume when your skin feels more settled. That said, this is the exception rather than the rule — for most women, dermaplaning is well tolerated and is the quickest way to restore your glow during this time of life.