A method and a hand-held device for dermaplaning is disclosed that is relatively safe for non-professional use. The hand-held device includes a blade with a safety cage forming an assembly removably mounted to a housing. The safety cage limits the depth that the blade can penetrate the skin which makes the device safe for use by non-professionals. Various embodiments of the hand-held dermaplaning device are contemplated. In one embodiment, a piezo-electric crystal is attached to the blade to cause the blade to vibrate at ultrasonic frequencies.
