Molly-Mae, 22, Love Island runner-up and creative director of fast fashion company PrettyLittleThing, spoke about the beauty treatment in a video posted to her YouTube channel.
She told viewers: “If you guys can see that I do have a little bit of a beard, we’re not talking about it.
“I need to speak to you guys about my battle with dermaplaning – and just wish I never got dermaplaning. I basically have a full beard now.”
What exactly is this treatment and can it leave with you a beard like Molly Mae’s?
Express.co.uk spoke to two beauty professionals.
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Is dermaplaning dangerous?
While dermaplaning is not particularly dangerous, there are side affects to be aware of.
Lucy said: “There is a range of common side effects, including breakouts, risk of infection, redness or discoloration, and irritation.
“The procedure can be costly and it only affects the top layers of your skin, so it isn’t as effective as more intensive exfoliation treatments.”
Can dermaplaning cause a beard?
Dr. Osman Bashir Tahir, a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon, as well the founder of Halcyon Aesthetics London, said: “Your skin has a layer of fine hairs that help regulate your body temperature and enhance your senses, among other functions.
“When it comes to your face and neck, though, those hairs may be obvious, especially if you have naturally dark hair.
“This effect can give you the appearance of sideburns or a beard, as well as uneven skin tone issues.
“It’s common to feel a little stubble as your hair starts growing back in after dermaplaning, this doesn’t mean that your hair is thicker or more coarse.
“The treatment works by shaving the hair on the surface, which doesn’t affect the structure of the hair follicle.
“Because dermaplaning blunts the hair’s edge, it may feel as though the hair is ‘thicker’ than before.
“But, once the hair has grown back in, it will look and feel exactly the same as before.”