Refine your skills, expand your service offerings, and enhance your clients’ results with our Dermaplane Certification Course at Elite Aesthetics Academy in Denver.
This course provides comprehensive, hands-on training in safe and effective dermaplaning—aligned with Colorado DORA regulations for licensed estheticians and supervised professionals.
Our curriculum emphasizes safety, sanitation, and professional standards while teaching you the advanced techniques needed to confidently perform dermaplaning in both spa and medical esthetics settings.
Professional Dermaplaning Training for Licensed Estheticians & Beauty Professionals in Colorado
What Is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive manual exfoliation technique that gently removes dead skin cells and vellus hair (“peach fuzz”) from the surface of the face using a sterile surgical blade.
The result is smoother, brighter, and more radiant skin—ideal for improving product penetration and makeup application.
When performed by a trained professional, dermaplaning enhances overall skin tone and texture, minimizes fine lines, and supports a healthy glow—making it one of the most popular add-on services in Colorado medspas and skincare studios.
Course Overview
Our Dermaplane Certification Course combines classroom theory, live demonstrations, and hands-on model experience to ensure you are confident and compliant before performing treatments on your own clients.
What You’ll Learn:
Skin Anatomy & Physiology: How dermaplaning interacts with skin layers and cell turnover
Indications & Contraindications: How to identify who is (and isn’t) a good candidate
Safety & Sanitation: Proper infection control and single-use blade disposal in compliance with DORA
Equipment & Blade Handling: Proper grip, angle, and motion techniques for optimal results
Technique Mastery: Step-by-step instruction and guided practice on live models
Combining Treatments: Safe integration with enzyme therapy, light peels, and hydrating facials
Client Consultation & Documentation: Skin analysis, informed consent, and treatment records
Aftercare Education: Client guidelines for post-procedure skin health
Colorado Regulations: Understanding your professional boundaries, supervision requirements, and documentation best practices
DORA Compliance & Eligibility
At Elite Aesthetics Academy, our Dermaplane Certification Course is structured to meet the guidelines established by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Who Can Enroll:
Licensed Estheticians, Cosmetologists
Regulatory Notes:
Dermaplaning may only be performed by licensed professionals under Colorado DORA’s rules and within their legal scope of practice.
This course provides continuing education and professional certification, but does not replace or substitute for state licensure.
Students are trained to perform dermaplaning in compliance with DORA’s standards of infection control, sanitation, and safety.
Elite Aesthetics Academy maintains documentation and training consistency in accordance with current state requirements and professional best practices.
Hands-On Training in a Professional Setting
Students at Elite Aesthetics Academy train with live models in a licensed facility using professional-grade dermaplaning tools and products.
Every step is supervised by licensed instructors, ensuring safe, precise, and compliant practice.
During your hands-on sessions, you’ll learn how to:
Prepare the skin for treatment
Hold and angle the blade properly for different face shapes and textures
Control pressure and direction to minimize irritation
Follow post-procedure sanitation and blade disposal protocols
Document your work for regulatory and insurance purposes
Before & Aftercare Protocols (Taught in Course)
Before Treatment:
Avoid retinol, glycolic/salicylic acids, and exfoliating products for 3–5 days
No waxing or chemical peels 7 days before treatment
Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin
After Treatment:
Avoid direct sunlight and heat for 48–72 hours
Apply gentle moisturizers and broad-spectrum SPF daily
Avoid exfoliating products or active ingredients for 5–7 days
Resume professional treatments only after skin is fully recovered
Proper aftercare education is included in your student workbook and certification training.
Career Advantages of Dermaplane Certification
Adding dermaplaning to your service menu can immediately increase your earning potential and client satisfaction. Graduates of this course gain opportunities in:
Medspas & Dermatology Clinics
Luxury Spas & Skincare Studios
Independent Skincare Practices
Medical Aesthetic Settings (under supervision)
Dermaplaning can be offered as a standalone facial, add-on to peels or masks, or part of an advanced pre-laser preparation protocol—making it one of the most versatile and profitable treatments in the esthetics industry.
Why Choose Elite Aesthetics Academy
DORA-Compliant Curriculum: Designed in alignment with Colorado regulatory standards
Expert Instructors: Licensed professionals with extensive dermaplaning and medspa experience
Hands-On Focus: Live-model training ensures confidence and safety
Career Support: Resume help, job referrals, and ongoing mentorship
Professional Environment: Learn in a modern, medspa-style training facility
High Success Rate: Graduates are fully prepared to perform treatments safely and legally
We set the standard for advanced esthetics education in Denver — combining professionalism, compliance, and passion.
FAQs About Dermaplane Training at Elite Aesthetics Academy (Denver, CO)
1. How long is the Dermaplane Certification Course?
Our Dermaplane Certification Course is a 2-day (14-hour) intensive training program. This structure allows students to gain both theoretical knowledge and extensive hands-on practice.
Day 1: Theory, safety, sanitation, DORA regulations, product science, and live demonstration.
Day 2: Supervised hands-on practice with live models, advanced technique refinement, and client documentation.
By the end of day two, students leave fully confident performing dermaplaning safely and professionally.
2. Who can enroll in the Dermaplane Course?
Enrollment is open to:
Licensed Estheticians, Cosmetologists, or Medical Professionals (RNs, NPs, PAs, MDs)
Current esthetics students enrolled in a DORA-approved program may also attend under instructor supervision
⚖️ Note: Dermaplaning may only be performed by licensed professionals under Colorado DORA regulations. This course provides advanced certification—not initial licensure.
3. Does this course meet Colorado DORA requirements?
Yes. Elite Aesthetics Academy’s Dermaplane Course follows DORA (Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies) guidelines for scope of practice, sanitation, and infection control.
Students receive instruction on:
State licensing compliance
Documentation and client consent
Single-use blade disposal
Bloodborne pathogen awareness
Proper infection-control procedures
All students receive a Certificate of Completion documenting DORA-compliant advanced training hours.
4. What will I learn during the 2-day dermaplaning course?
The course covers both foundational and advanced dermaplaning techniques, including:
Skin anatomy and healing physiology
Indications and contraindications
Blade handling, pressure, and angles
Live model practice on various skin types
Combining dermaplaning with enzyme or peel treatments
Pre- and post-treatment protocols
Safety, sanitation, and documentation requirements
Business best practices and add-on service strategies
5. Is this course hands-on?
Yes — absolutely.
You’ll perform multiple full-face dermaplaning procedures under the guidance of licensed instructors. Each student gains hands-on experience using professional tools and products.
By the end of training, you’ll be confident in client consultation, blade technique, and aftercare education.
6. What is included in the Dermaplane Training tuition?
Tuition includes:
Professional dermaplaning kit (sterile blades, handle, and prep products)
Course workbook with DORA-compliant protocols
Live-model training and instructor feedback
Certificate of Completion
Aftercare and consultation templates
Optional add-ons include product starter kits and professional insurance resources.
7. What are the class sizes and learning environment like?
Our class sizes are intentionally small — typically 8 students or fewer — to ensure every participant receives personal attention, live feedback, and safe supervision during model practice.
Training takes place in our modern, medspa-style classroom at Elite Aesthetics Academy in Denver.
8. What’s the difference between dermaplaning and microdermabrasion?
While both are forms of exfoliation, dermaplaning uses a sterile surgical blade to manually remove dead skin and fine hair, while microdermabrasion uses mechanical abrasion and suction.
Dermaplaning provides a smoother, hair-free finish, while microdermabrasion targets deeper congestion and texture. Many professionals are trained in both for versatile treatment options.
9. What kind of clients benefit from dermaplaning?
Ideal clients include those seeking smoother skin, improved makeup application, and enhanced absorption of skincare products.
Dermaplaning is suitable for most skin types except active acne, open lesions, or extremely sensitive skin.
During training, you’ll learn how to identify proper candidacy and when to refer out for alternative treatments.
10. What does DORA require for performing dermaplaning in Colorado?
Under Colorado DORA regulations:
Dermaplaning falls under the scope of esthetic practice when performed by a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist trained in the procedure.
Professionals must maintain proper infection-control standards and document training hours for advanced services.
Disposable blades are required; no blade reuse or sterilization is permitted.
Our course provides documentation and instruction aligned with these regulations.
11. Will I get a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the 14-hour course, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion in Professional Dermaplaning from Elite Aesthetics Academy.
This certificate verifies that you have completed DORA-compliant advanced education and hands-on model experience.
12. How can I use this certification in my business?
Once certified, you can:
Offer dermaplaning as a standalone facial service
Combine it with chemical peels, enzyme treatments, or hydrating facials
Use it as preparation for laser or microneedling treatments
Market it as a premium add-on to increase your average client spend
Graduates often see an immediate return on investment by integrating dermaplaning into existing client services.
13. How do I register for the Dermaplane Course?
Enrollment is simple:
Complete our online application or call our admissions office.
Submit proof of licensure (or current esthetics school enrollment).
Select your class date and confirm payment.
Receive your welcome email, pre-course materials, and training schedule.
📅 Classes are offered every other month at our Denver campus. Seats are limited to maintain individualized instruction.
14. What sets Elite Aesthetics Academy apart from other schools?
DORA-compliant curriculum designed by industry professionals
Hands-on focus with live models and expert mentorship
Small class sizes for personalized feedback
Professional networking opportunities with local medspas
Business support and continued education pathways
Denver’s leading esthetics educators in advanced treatments
Our mission is to empower estheticians with skill, safety, and confidence—so you can deliver exceptional results and grow your career in Colorado’s thriving aesthetics market.
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