dermabrasion

noun

derm·​abra·​sion ˌdər-mə-ˈbrā-zhən 

: surgical removal of skin blemishes or imperfections (such as scars or tattoos) by abrasion (as with sandpaper or wire brushes)

Examples of dermabrasion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some individuals also get surgical excisions and dermabrasion. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025

Dermaplaning is a more gentle exfoliating treatment than chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, or dermabrasion. —Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024

Less common methods of tattoo removal are surgical excisions and dermabrasion. —Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024

Physical exfoliant Physical exfoliants employ the use of mechanical dermabrasion—think the best face scrubs. —Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024

For scarring that doesn't improve with these products, your healthcare provider may suggest other treatments, including dermal filler injections, dermabrasion, and laser therapy. —Sheeren Jegtvig, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2024

As a rule, any services using dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, radiofrequency, or lasers also could cause the filler to spread out. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 July 2023

Rather than blasting the skin with grit via traditional dermabrasion, this gentler approach vacuums out pores while simultaneously pushing in potent actives that moisturize, brighten, plump, and protect. —Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Feb. 2023

For the dermabrasion method, the recovery time is substantially longer than the other two options. —Emily Rekstis, Allure, 16 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dermabrasion

• athanasian
• abrasion
• caucasian
• equation
• eurasian
• evasion
• invasion
• occasion
• persuasion
• asian
• suasion

Medical Definition

dermabrasion

noun

derm·​abra·​sion ˌdər-mə-ˈbrā-zhən 

: surgical removal of skin blemishes or imperfections (as scars or tattoos) by abrasion (as with sandpaper or wire brushes)