Ultra-Smooth, Radiant Skin with Advanced Healing Benefits

Since 2016, Butterfly Aesthetics has been a trusted provider of non-surgical facial aesthetics and medical-grade skincare treatments, helping clients achieve healthy, confident, and naturally beautiful skin. Located in a professional clinical setting and led by experienced practitioners, we specialise in tailored, evidence-based treatments that deliver visible results. One of our most popular combined therapies is Dermaplaning with LED Light – a powerful duo for smoother, brighter and more rejuvenated skin.

What is Dermaplaning with LED Light?

Dermaplaning is a gentle, manual exfoliation treatment that uses a sterile, medical-grade blade to carefully remove dead skin cells and fine vellus hair (often called “peach fuzz”) from the surface of the skin. This leaves the complexion noticeably smoother, clearer, and more luminous.

When combined with LED light therapy, the treatment goes beyond surface exfoliation. LED (Light Emitting Diode) therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to target concerns such as redness, inflammation, dullness and breakouts. At Butterfly Aesthetics, this combination is designed to maximise both immediate glow and long-term skin health.

Key Features

  • Professional dermaplaning using a sterile, medical-grade blade
  • Customised LED light therapy (e.g. red, blue or combination wavelengths)
  • Safe, non-invasive and suitable for most skin types
  • No downtime – you can resume normal activities straight away
  • Performed by experienced, medically trained practitioners

Benefits at a Glance

  • Instantly smoother, softer skin
  • Brighter, more even-looking complexion
  • Better absorption of skincare products
  • Reduced appearance of fine vellus hair
  • Soothing, calming effect on redness and inflammation
  • Support for collagen production and skin repair over time

How Dermaplaning Works

During dermaplaning, your practitioner gently glides the blade across the skin at a precise angle.

This removes:

  • The outer layer of dead skin cells (stratum corneum)
  • Fine facial hair that can trap oil, dirt and debris

Because it works on the surface of the skin, dermaplaning is a comfortable treatment with no heat, chemicals or needles. The result is a smoother skin texture and an immediate glow. Make-up tends to apply more evenly, and skincare products can penetrate more effectively because there is no barrier of excess dead skin.

Contrary to common myths, the hair does not grow back thicker or darker; vellus hair returns in the same texture and colour as before.

How LED Light Therapy Works

LED light therapy uses low-level, non-thermal light energy to interact with skin cells.

Different wavelengths of light provide different benefits:

  • Red light – supports collagen production, calms inflammation, and can help improve overall skin tone and texture.
  • Blue light – targets acne-causing bacteria and can help reduce breakouts and congestion.
  • Combination protocols – may be used to address multiple concerns at once, such as redness and blemishes.

The light is painless and does not damage the skin. Instead, it encourages natural cellular processes that support healing, repair and rejuvenation.

Why Combine Dermaplaning with LED Light?

Dermaplaning and LED light complement each other extremely well:
  • Enhanced penetration: Once the dead skin layer is removed, your skin can respond even better to LED therapy and any serums applied during the treatment.
  • Immediate glow + long-term support: Dermaplaning delivers instant smoothness and radiance, while LED works deeper to support ongoing skin health.
  • Comfort and calm: If your skin is prone to mild redness or sensitivity after exfoliation, LED (especially red light) can help calm and soothe the skin.
  • Ideal pre-event treatment: This combination is particularly popular before special occasions as it gives a fresh, polished, camera-ready finish.

How the Treatment Can Complement Other Procedures

At Butterfly Aesthetics, Dermaplaning with LED Light is often integrated into broader treatment plans, including:
  • Chemical peels – Dermaplaning can be used before lighter peels to ensure more even penetration and improved results.
  • Microneedling – A smoother surface can help optimise the effectiveness of microneedling in subsequent sessions.
  • Injectable treatments (e.g. dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections) – While not carried out on the same day in most cases, maintaining refined, healthy skin quality can significantly enhance the overall aesthetic outcome.
  • Medical-grade skincare – Post-dermaplaning, active ingredients in your homecare products (such as vitamin C, retinoids and hydrating serums) can be more effective due to better absorption.

Your practitioner will advise on the best timing and combinations to ensure treatments are both safe and synergis

How the Treatment Can Complement Other Procedures

At Butterfly Aesthetics, Dermaplaning with LED Light is often integrated into broader treatment plans, including:
  • Chemical peels – Dermaplaning can be used before lighter peels to ensure more even penetration and improved results.
  • Microneedling – A smoother surface can help optimise the effectiveness of microneedling in subsequent sessions.
  • Injectable treatments (e.g. dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections) – While not carried out on the same day in most cases, maintaining refined, healthy skin quality can significantly enhance the overall aesthetic outcome.
  • Medical-grade skincare – Post-dermaplaning, active ingredients in your homecare products (such as vitamin C, retinoids and hydrating serums) can be more effective due to better absorption.

Your practitioner will advise on the best timing and combinations to ensure treatments are both safe and synergis

The Procedure at Butterfly Aesthetics

  1. Consultation – We begin with a detailed skin assessment and discussion of your concerns, medical history and goals.
  2. Preparation – The skin is cleansed and prepped to ensure a hygienic, safe procedure.
  3. Dermaplaning – Your practitioner carefully performs dermaplaning across the face, focusing on areas that will benefit most from exfoliation.
  4. LED Light Therapy – You will then relax under an LED device for a set period, with wavelengths tailored to your skin needs.
  5. Finishing Products – We apply suitable serums, moisturiser and high-protection SPF to protect and nourish your freshly treated skin.
  6. Aftercare Advice – You’ll receive simple, clear instructions on how to care for your skin over the following days, including which products to use or avoid.

Make an Enquiry

Dermaplaning with LED Light at Butterfly Aesthetics offers a powerful yet gentle way to achieve smoother, brighter, more radiant skin, while supporting long-term skin health. As a trusted provider of non-surgical facial aesthetics and medical-grade skincare since 2016, we focus on safe, personalised treatments and natural-looking results.

To make an enquiry, discuss whether Dermaplaning with LED Light is right for you, or to book a consultation, please contact Butterfly Aesthetics directly. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will guide you through the process, answer any questions, and create a tailored treatment plan to help you feel confident in your skin.

Pricing

Dermaplaning with LED Light & Mask
£85

Frequently Asked Questions

Dermalux LED light therapy is used to treat a variety of skin conditions including acne, inflammation, wound healing, joint pains, rosacea, psoriasis, wrinkles, dermatitis, sun damage, pigmentation and general signs of ageing

No, hair does not grow back faster, thicker or darker after dermaplaning. This is a common misconception. Dermaplaning removes vellus hair. Vellus hair is not affected at the follicle level by dermaplaning so its growth pattern remains unchanged.

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