Shaving employs multiple blades and blade guards, while dermaplaning uses a surgical scalpel blade, explains Dr. Hollmig. The scalpel, which is a tool that has a single blade attached to a handle ...

Shaving uses razors designed for hair removal while dermaplaning uses a surgical scalpel ... Over-the-counter blades aren’t as sharp or effective as the medical-grade scalpel used by dermatologists.