A WOMAN claims she destroyed her face by trying a seemingly harmless TikTok beauty trend.
Regina Quaye was feeling fed up with her “peach fuzz” baby hairs then came across a supposed quick-fix on social media.
Jam Press Vid/@?regina-quaye_Regina Quaye before trying a viral beauty trend[/caption]
Jam Press Vid/@?regina-quaye_Her skin after testing out seemingly harmless dermaplaning[/caption]
After doing some research, she decided to give DIY “dermaplaning” – or dry shaving – a go.
When done professionally, an exfoliating blade is used to remove hair and the uppermost layers of skin.
It is said to leave you looking brighter and softer – but it can have the opposite effect if not carried out properly.
While Regina, 24, was happy with her initial results, a nightmare ensued three days later.
Her face became painful, swollen and was covered in spots.
Regina, who has 37,000 followers on TikTok, said: “I broke out but I thought it was the new skincare products I was using at the time.
“My skin started to flare up three days after I shaved.
“I experienced a terrible breakout to the extent that my face became swollen.”
She took herself to hospital, where she was prescribed hydrocortisone cream to calm her skin down.
Eventually, it returned to normal – though she still suffers from very oily skin which is prone to acne and requires specialist products.
She now wants to warn others not to make the same mistake by blindly following viral beauty hacks.
Regina, from Ghana, shared her experience online, with dramatic before and after photos.
It prompted hundreds of other people to share similar horror stories.
One person said shaving her face “destroyed” her skin, while another claimed they were still suffering a year after trying the trend.
Experts say dermaplaning itself doesn’t cause acne, but it can cause flare-ups in people more prone to it.
There is also a risk of infection from the use of non-sterile razors, as well as increased sensitivity to the sun and physical injury from the blade.
And it may mean your hair feels thicker and more coarse when it grows back, so people should think carefully about whether to try it.
Dr Mary Sommerlad, consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, told MailOnline: “At-home dermaplaning has increased in popularity over recent years.
“Although social media will often display positive results, as a dermatologist I would be very cautious of at home procedures such as this.
“Dermaplaning is also not suitable for those with inflammatory skin conditions such as acne or eczema.
“It’s also worth remembering that many of the perceived benefits from dermaplaning can be achieved in a less risky fashion such as following a consistent skincare routine targeted to your skin’s needs.”
Dr Osman Bashir Tahir, a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon at Halcyon Aesthetics, added: “Because dermaplaning blunts the hair’s edge, it may feel as though the hair is ‘thicker’ than before.”
Jam Press Vid/@?regina-quaye_The 24-year-old now after several skin treatments[/caption]
Jam Press/@?regina-quaye_Regina wants to warn others not to try TikTok skincare trends[/caption] Read More