Precision surgical steel dermaplaning and hyaluronic recovery.
Cosmetiva operates as a specialized dermaplaning studio austin at 1301 Barton Springs Road. We utilize single-use sterile #10 carbon surgical blades held at a precise 45-degree angle to clear accumulated epidermal dead cells and fine vellus hair without scratching or nicking skin tissue, completed with a cold hyaluronic acid compress.
"Will dermaplaning make the peach fuzz on my cheeks grow back thicker, darker, or stubbly like a man's beard?"
Physiologically, it is impossible for a superficial epidermal blade to alter hair follicle genetics. Human facial peach fuzz consists of fine, non-pigmented vellus hair produced by small vellus follicles residing high in the dermis. Terminal hair (the thick, pigmented hair found on brows, scalp, and male beards) is governed entirely by systemic androgen hormones, not surface shaving.
When our surgical blade glides across your skin, it cleanly cleaves the hair shaft flush with the stratum corneum surface. Because the hair is cut at an angle, it may feel microscopically blunt for forty-eight hours as it emerges past the pore opening, but it emerges with the exact same diameter, color, and rate of growth as before the procedure.
"What is your pricing schedule for dermaplaning, and why would an appointment cost $20 versus $450?"
Facial procedures at Cosmetiva are priced strictly between 20 and 450 USD. A standalone 60-minute precision dermaplaning appointment is priced at a verified baseline of $125. This includes double cleansing, complete facial blade pass, sterile manual comedone extractions, high-potency hyaluronic acid compress, and barrier repair cream.
A $20 to $40 charge represents an add-on dermaplaning prep step integrated into a longer scheduled treatment, such as a prior-to-peel desquamation. Conversely, an upper quotation reaching $245 to $450 represents an extensive multi-modality protocol combining full-face blade clearing, a gentle lactic acid sweep, HydraFacial vortex infusion, and a 20-minute 633nm LED session delivered by our senior clinical practitioner.
| Protocol Tier | Duration | Included Materials & Steps | Price Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Dermaplaning (Standard) | 60 min | Sterile #10 blade, manual extractions, hyaluronic sheet compress | $125 ($20–$450 band) |
| Dermaplaning Add-On Prep | 15 min add-on | Blade pass added to ongoing facial before enzyme or peel | $35–$45 add-on |
| Dermaplaning + LED Calming | 75 min | Complete blade sweep + 20 min red light phototherapy | $165 ($20–$450 band) |
| Apprentice Supervised Dermaplaning | 60 min | Licensed student practitioner working directly beside master instructor | $65 model rate |
"How do I know I won't get cut, and what proof of licensure do your practitioners have in Austin?"
The work is performed exclusively by licensed Texas master estheticians who have practiced continuously in Austin since 2020. Our credentials from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and skin care specialist certifications are openly mounted in our reception area.
Blade control is a matter of strict biomechanics: we do not hold the scalpel like a pencil. We anchor the blade handle firmly across the palm and use two fingers of the opposite gloved hand to hold every square centimeter of skin taut like a drumhead. The blade never touches skin perpendicularly; it is maintained strictly at 45 degrees. Every sterile blade is unsealed in front of your eyes and deposited into an OSHA-approved red biohazard sharps container immediately after use. We never re-sharpen or reuse a blade under any circumstance.
"What are the sequential steps of the 60-minute dermaplaning appointment?"
Our 60-minute session runs across four controlled phases:
- Minutes 00–10: Lipid Cleansing & Skin Degreasing. Removal of makeup and atmospheric sebum using a gentle botanical surfactant. Skin is wiped with an astringent botanical tonic to ensure dry, frictionless glide.
- Minutes 10–35: Quadrant Blade Exfoliation. Starting at the jawline and working upward through cheeks, temples, forehead, and upper lip. Short, controlled feather-light strokes clear stratum corneum sheets and vellus hair.
- Minutes 35–48: Hyaluronic Compress & Manual Extractions. Application of cold multi-weight hyaluronic acid compress to quench freshly exposed cells, followed by gentle manual extraction of any visible comedones.
- Minutes 48–60: Phytosqualane Sealing & Sun Defense. Massage of biomimetic squalane oil and broad-spectrum mineral zinc oxide SPF 45.
"When do you say 'no' to dermaplaning a client?"
We refuse to dermaplane clients presenting with:
- Active cystic or pustular acne lesions (scraping across active pustules causes bacterial seeding and cross-contamination).
- Raised suspicious moles, skin tags, or undiagnosed epidermal lesions.
- Severe eczema flare-ups, open psoriasis patches, or active cold sores.
- Nickel allergy (surgical steel contains trace nickel; we patch-test or substitute diamond microdermabrasion).
- Minors under 18 years of age. Cosmetiva serves adult clients exclusively.
When dermaplaning is inappropriate due to acne congestion, we direct clients toward our Custom Clinical Facial or targeted salicylic washes on our Chemical Peels roster.
Cross-Department Service Index
Review alternative and complementary clinical treatments provided at 1301 Barton Springs Road:
Targeted Chemical Peels
Calibrated lactic, salicylic, and glycolic acid formulas designed for cellular desquamation without blade mechanical action.
Diamond Microdermabrasion
Diamond wand resurfacing combined with regulated vacuum suction to loosen stratum corneum flakes and stimulate circulation.
Targeted LED Phototherapy
633nm red and 415nm blue wavelength light diodes for reducing erythema and accelerating skin recovery following blade exfoliation.
Dermaplaning Consultation Desk
Book an appointment with our Austin estheticians. Every submission is handled directly by our front desk. No automated charges or binding traps.
- Studio Address
- 1301 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704
- Phone
- +1 (307) 555-3072
- office@cosmetiva.click
- Facial Band
- $20–$450 per procedure (Standard: $125)
- Studio Hours
- Tue–Sat 09:00–19:00 (Sun–Mon Closed)