dermabrasion

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Definition of dermabrasion in English English dictionary

A cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the epidermis of the skin is removed by abrasion, typically to remove scarring or sun-damaged skin

removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or wire-brushing off some of the outer skin layer

used to minimize small scars, minor skin surface irregularities, surgical scars, and acne scars As the name implies, dermabrasion involves removing the top layers of skin with an electrical machine that "abrades" the skin As the skin heals from the procedure, the surface appears smoother and fresher

{i} removal of scars and moles through abrasion

a "scrub brush" type of operation to smooth out the scars due to pits

Hyphenation

der·ma·bra·sion

Etymology

() dermo- +‎ abrasion