Dermaplaning Colorado Springs for High Performing Founders

What if I told you one of the simplest performance upgrades you can make this quarter is not a Chrome extension, not a new AI tool, not a new SaaS stack, but a razor on your face in a quiet treatment room in Colorado Springs?

Here is the short answer: if you are a high performing founder spending hours in front of a screen, juggling SaaS dashboards, SEO reports, and product roadmaps, booking a professional dermaplaning Colorado Springs session once every 4 to 6 weeks can help your skin look clearer on video calls, reduce irritation from stress-related breakouts and shaving, and give you an enforced pocket of calm that many founders almost never allow themselves. It is not magic. But it is a low-friction, repeatable system for looking more rested and feeling slightly more in control of your body, while everything in your inbox tries to pull you the other way.

That is the surface level answer.

Underneath it, there is something more interesting for people who build products, improve funnels, and obsess over UX. Because what dermaplaning really models is a simple, periodic refactor: remove old layers, make the surface smoother, and help the rest of your “stack” work better on top.

What dermaplaning actually is (without the spa fluff)

Dermaplaning is a physical exfoliation treatment.

A licensed esthetician takes a sterile, single use scalpel and gently scrapes along the surface of your skin at a shallow angle. That removes two things:

Dead skin cells that have built up on the outer layer of your face
Fine vellus hair, sometimes called peach fuzz

No chemicals. No peel. No injectables. Just controlled scraping.

It sounds intense, but when it is done well, you feel more like someone is “sketching” on your skin with a blunt pencil than cutting anything. A lot of people even get sleepy during it.

The result is skin that feels smoother to the touch, reflects light better in photos and on calls, and often accepts skincare products more evenly.

For founders, the main “ROI” from dermaplaning is not transformation. It is predictable, low drama maintenance that stacks quietly with the rest of your habits.

If you are deep in SaaS or SEO, you are already used to removing friction from flows. Dermaplaning is the same concept, just applied to your face.

Why founders in SaaS and SEO actually care about this

This is where people usually roll their eyes.

Skin? Really? With all the real problems in a startup?

I get that reaction. But here are a few practical reasons it matters for high performing founders who live in web-based work:

1. You live on video, whether you like it or not

If your day looks anything like:

Team check ins on Zoom
Sales calls on Google Meet
Investor updates on Loom
Podcasts, webinars, recorded demos

then your face is part of your interface. Not in a vanity way. In a UX way.

When your skin is dull, patchy, or irritated, you tend to:

Adjust your camera more
Think about angles instead of the person in front of you
Switch off video more often
Feel a little less sharp, even if the other person does not care

You might not notice how much that low level friction pulls at your focus until you feel the opposite. Clearer skin does not win a deal you do not deserve, but it does remove one tiny distraction that you carry into every call.

If your product team tracks micro-frictions in a signup flow, it is a bit odd not to care about the micro-frictions in your own presence on calls all day.

Dermaplaning gives your skin a smoother surface, which tends to look better on camera, even in average lighting. It is not dramatic, but it is very obvious in side by side screenshots over time.

2. You already think in cycles and sprints

You probably:

Ship in 2 week sprints
Review SEO results monthly or quarterly
Check cohort retention and MRR on a fixed schedule

Your skin actually responds well to a similar rhythm.

Dermaplaning is usually done every 4 to 6 weeks, depending on:

Your hair growth
Your skin sensitivity
Other treatments you use

That rhythm is almost like a monthly maintenance sprint for your face. Strip away the buildup. Reset the surface. Let your “stack” of serums and moisturizers perform as intended.

No one talks about it this way in spa menus, but founders tend to get it more when you frame it like a cron job that runs monthly.

3. Constant stress shows first in your skin

Long shipping cycles, delayed payments, churn spikes, Google updates, outages. Your nervous system does not know these are “work” problems; it just sees threat.

For many founders, that shows up as:

Breakouts along the jawline
Compulsive picking at minor rough patches
Flare ups of redness or dry patches
Pale or sallow tone from poor sleep and poor circulation

Dermaplaning alone will not fix chronic stress. But it can:

Make the outer layer of your skin smoother, so you are less tempted to pick
Improve how your skincare absorbs, so you can handle dryness or oiliness more predictably
Give you 45 to 60 minutes of forced stillness where no one can ask you anything

That last point is not fluff. Many founders will protect a dentist appointment more fiercely than a workout or a nap. A booked dermaplaning slot works the same way. It is respect for your own maintenance.

Dermaplaning vs other treatments founders usually try

If you are analytical, you probably want to benchmark dermaplaning against other options you have seen in a med spa menu or on skincare TikTok.

Here is a simple comparison:

Treatment	Main effect	Best for	Downtime
Dermaplaning	Removes dead skin and peach fuzz with a scalpel	Smoother texture, better product absorption, camera ready skin	None, mild redness for some
Chemical peel (mild)	Dissolves dead skin with acids	Uneven tone, mild acne, sun damage	1 to 3 days of flaking
Microdermabrasion	Physically buffs surface skin with crystals or tips	Rough texture, early signs of aging	Redness for several hours
Microneedling	Creates micro-injuries to stimulate collagen	Acne scars, deeper wrinkles, texture issues	1 to 5 days of redness and sensitivity

Dermaplaning sits on the “low intensity, high repeatability” side.

If you are running a SaaS company, you tend to prefer tools that quietly handle maintenance without blowing up your calendar. Dermaplaning is that, for skin. You can stack it with other treatments later, but it works on its own as a simple baseline.

Is dermaplaning safe for founders with real skin issues?

Not everyone has perfect skin with just a bit of dryness. Some founders deal with:

Ongoing acne
Rosacea
Sensitive skin from retinoids
Hyperpigmentation after breakouts

Here is where you should be honest with yourself and your esthetician.

If you have active acne

If you have inflamed, raised pimples, especially cystic ones, straight dermaplaning over that area can be a problem. The scalpel can nick or spread bacteria across the surface.

In those cases, professionals usually:

Skip the inflamed areas and work around them
Or suggest an acne focused treatment first, then dermaplaning later

So if you are currently in the middle of a break out cycle, dermaplaning might not be step one. Think of it more as a “once things are calmer, keep them that way” step.

If your skin is sensitive or reactive

Founders who run on caffeine, low sleep, and quick processed meals often carry that on their face as sensitivity. Thin, red, easily irritated skin.

You are not disqualified from dermaplaning, but you should:

Tell the esthetician exactly what you use at home, especially acids and retinol
Pause strong exfoliants for several days before treatment
Expect your face to look pink for a short time after

Think of it like testing a new release on staging before pushing it live. Give your esthetician the “changelog” of your current products so they can decide if dermaplaning is the right build for now.

If you shave your face already

Some men and some women already shave parts of their face.

The difference is:

Razors cut hair but do not get as close to the surface dead skin layer
Dermaplaning uses a thinner blade at a specific angle so it removes more skin buildup

You can combine both, but not on the same day. If you are a man with facial hair, the provider will usually dermaplane only the upper cheeks and forehead, not the beard zone.

If you are worried that hair will grow back thicker or darker after dermaplaning, the short answer is no. Vellus hair does not change structure because of surface cutting.

If anything, returning hair can feel more noticeable for a week or two because the ends are blunt instead of tapered, but the actual growth pattern does not change.

How dermaplaning fits into a founder schedule without adding mental load

Most high performing founders have a strange relationship with self care. They say they value it, but everything else comes first.

Instead of imaginating a perfect routine, it is more useful to look at friction and realistic trade offs.

Booking and timing

Dermaplaning sessions usually run 30 to 60 minutes. The actual scraping is less; the rest is cleansing, prep, and sometimes a mask.

A few schedule patterns that tend to work for founders:

Late afternoon slot after your last external meeting
Midday on a low meeting day, as a break between deep work blocks
Monday mornings, as a “reset” ritual before you open Slack

If you schedule it like a recurring investor call, it tends to actually happen.

What to expect during the session

A typical dermaplaning flow looks like this:

You fill a short intake form about your skin and health
Your face is cleansed to remove oil, dirt, sunscreen
Your skin is dried fully so the scalpel can catch properly
The esthetician starts at one side of the face and moves in sections
After the scraping, they might apply a soothing mask or serum
Sunscreen goes on before you leave

You can talk, or not. Many founders like the silence because no one is asking them for decisions. Some bring up their business; others just want to stop thinking.

You do not need recovery time, but if your skin is fair, expect a bit of redness that settles within a few hours.

Stacking it with other habits

Founders like stacking habits, but they also like minimal context switching.

Dermaplaning stacks well with:

Monthly haircut or beard trim on the same day
Grocery or meal prep session right after, while you are already “offline”
Reviewing your personal calendar and goals for the next 4 weeks while you sit in the waiting area

It probably does not stack well with:

Back to back calls immediately after, because minor redness can make you self conscious
Heavy workouts or hot yoga right after, because sweat can irritate just treated skin

Plan your day with that in mind.

Cost vs benefit for a founder mindset

Founders are usually fine spending on software, but suspicious about spending on their own body.

So look at dermaplaning in plain business terms.

Direct costs

Prices in Colorado Springs will vary, but you can expect something in the range of:

Item	Typical range (USD)	Frequency
Single dermaplaning session	60 to 120	Every 4 to 6 weeks
Dermaplaning + facial combo	100 to 180	Every 4 to 8 weeks

That is roughly the price of one or two mid tier SaaS subscriptions each month.

Indirect benefits

These are harder to quantify, but they add up:

You feel more willing to turn on your camera without second guessing it
You stop picking at small bumps and dry patches during stressful calls
Your skincare products actually sink in instead of just sitting on top
You get a recurring offline block that forces you out of reactive work

If 60 minutes of offline time per month helps you show up better to one key deal or investor pitch, it has already paid for a year.

Is that guaranteed? No. But most founders can afford this level of experiment.

Common myths founders have about dermaplaning

There is a lot of noise around skincare. Some of it is just wrong. Some of it is half true.

Here are a few beliefs that often get in the way.

“This is just for women”

Dermaplaning has been marketed heavily toward women, but skin does not care about gender.

Men who get it, often on the upper face and forehead, report:

Less flakiness around the brow and temple area
Smoother area between beard line and under eye
Cleaner canvas for sunscreen and moisturizer

There is still a bit of cultural friction. Some men feel odd walking into a spa. That is a social issue, not a biological one.

“I can just do this myself with a razor from Amazon”

DIY “dermaplaning” tools exist. They are usually small, plastic handled blades.

They can remove some hair and a bit of surface skin, but:

The blades are not as sharp or consistent as professional scalpels
Most people do not hold the right angle or pressure all over the face
You cannot see what you are doing from all angles while you also move the blade

If you are already very comfortable working with tools on your face, you might experiment. Many founders are not that patient with physical skill learning.

Professional dermaplaning, done by someone who does dozens of faces every week, is more predictable, like hiring a senior dev instead of a cheap generalist for a critical part of your stack.

“I will break out afterward”

Post treatment breakouts can happen, but usually for these reasons:

You used heavy, pore clogging products right after treatment
The provider did not fully cleanse beforehand
Your skin barrier was already stressed from harsh routines

With a good intake process and someone skilled, most people do not see increased breakouts. Some see fewer, because there are fewer dead skin cells blocking pores.

If a spa cannot explain how they clean their tools, how often they replace blades, and what products they will use afterward, that is a valid red flag.

Ask questions. You do that all day with vendors. Apply the same mindset.

How to pick the right provider in Colorado Springs

Since you are reading this on a site about SaaS, SEO, and web development, you probably vet everything online before engaging.

You can apply a simple process here too.

Step 1: Check the basics

Look for:

Licensing for estheticians in Colorado
Clear, detailed descriptions of services, including dermaplaning
Before and after photos that are not obviously filtered

Avoid places that only use vague wording like “glow” and “rejuvenation” without saying what they actually do.

Step 2: Look at their process, not just their marketing

Good providers explain:

Who dermaplaning is for and who it is not for
How they prepare the skin
What aftercare they recommend

If someone says it is perfect for absolutely everyone, that is usually not accurate. Skin types differ. Medications matter.

Step 3: Ask founder style questions

You are used to asking vendors about uptime, data handling, and support. You can ask estheticians similar style questions:

How many dermaplaning treatments do you do in a typical week?
What skin types do you not recommend dermaplaning for?
What products will you use after, and why those?
What does a realistic result look like over 3 to 6 sessions?

Listen for specific, grounded answers. Vague promises are as suspicious here as in SEO pitches.

How dermaplaning interacts with screen time, blue light, and city life

Colorado Springs has its own mix of factors: altitude, sun exposure, dry air. Add 8 to 12 hours of screen time per day, and most founders are dealing with:

Dehydration
Fine lines from squinting at screens
Dullness from indoor air and AC

Dermaplaning does not block blue light, and it does not fix dehydration. But it does:

Let hydrating serums and moisturizers actually reach the surface evenly
Prevent some of the flakiness that makes fine lines look worse
Make sunscreen application smoother, which matters more at altitude

If you pair monthly dermaplaning with daily sunscreen and basic hydration, you cover a surprising amount of the damage that constant digital work and mountain sun can cause.

What a realistic dermaplaning “roadmap” looks like for a busy founder

Founders often ask some version of: “If I start this, what should I expect over time?”

Here is a plain timeline, not a hype one.

First session

You might notice:

Your skin feels extremely smooth that day and the next
Makeup, if you wear it, goes on more evenly
Your face reflects light more in photos

You might also notice:

Mild redness
A tight feeling if your barrier is already dry

You should not see:

Bleeding
Cuts
Severe burning sensation

If you do, that is a sign to change providers.

After 3 sessions (roughly 3 to 4 months)

Typical changes:

Fewer rough patches along cheeks and forehead
Less noticeable peach fuzz, because it is being managed regularly
Your skincare routine feels more effective, with less guesswork

Your stress levels and life problems might not change at all, but the way your skin responds will often look more consistent.

After 6+ sessions (half a year or more)

Dermaplaning itself does not build collagen or fully correct pigment, but by keeping the surface clear, it can:

Help pigment balancing treatments work better
Reduce the sense of “sudden aging” because buildup is removed regularly

By this point, it usually just feels like brushing your teeth in a more serious way: routine, unremarkable, but you would notice fast if you stopped.

A simple aftercare guide for analytical brains

Your skin is a system. After dermaplaning, that system is a bit more exposed for a couple of days.

To keep things simple, here is a minimal aftercare “stack” for the first 48 hours.

Things to do

Use a gentle cleanser with no scrubbing particles
Apply a simple, fragrance free moisturizer
Wear broad spectrum sunscreen during the day
Stay hydrated with water and maybe electrolytes if you are very active

Things to avoid briefly

Strong acids like glycolic, lactic, or salicylic that you might usually use
Retinol or retinoids on the treated area that night
Very hot showers or steam directly on your face
Heavy, comedogenic oils if you are acne prone

After 48 hours, most people can go back to their usual routine, but if you are on prescription topicals, you should check with the provider who prescribed them.

A quick Q&A for founders who are still unsure

Q: Is dermaplaning worth the time for a founder running a fast growing SaaS?

A: If your schedule is genuinely packed with high leverage work, it still comes out to about 1 hour per month. If that hour removes a bit of stress, improves how you feel on video, and keeps your skin from sliding into “constant irritation” territory, most founders find it a fair trade. If you are hoping for a life changing effect, you will probably be disappointed.

Q: Will people notice that I had dermaplaning done?

A: Most will not know what, exactly, changed. You will probably hear comments like “You look rested” or “Your skin looks clear on this call.” That is about the level of effect you should expect. If you want obvious, dramatic changes, dermaplaning alone is not that.

Q: How do I know if my skin is a good fit without wasting time?

A: The fastest way is to book a consult and be blunt about your work life, stress level, and current products. A good esthetician will tell you if dermaplaning should be step one, or if you should fix other issues first. If they promise that it solves everything for everyone, that is not someone you want to trust with a sharp blade near your face.

Q: I already invest a lot in tools that make me better at work. Is this just another distraction?

A: It can be, if you treat it like a novelty. If you see it as boring maintenance that quietly supports how you show up on screen, it fits the same category as ergonomic chairs or good lighting. Unremarkable when it works, annoying when it is missing. The decision is less about hype and more about whether you are willing to accept that your body is part of your “founder stack” and deserves at least some of the attention you give to your code and your metrics.