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)
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Less common methods of tattoo removal are surgical excisions and dermabrasion.
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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
The $195 treatment includes micro-dermabrasion and extractions, which assist in the tightening of the skin.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2023
Some other less-popular removal options include surgical removal and dermabrasion.
—Emily Rekstis, Allure, 16 Aug. 2022
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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
The $195 treatment includes micro-dermabrasion and extractions, which assist in the tightening of the skin.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2023
Some other less-popular removal options include surgical removal and dermabrasion.
—Emily Rekstis, Allure, 16 Aug. 2022
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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)
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