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Definition of "dermabrasion" []

  • A surgical procedure designed to remove skin imperfections, such as scars, by abrading the surface of the skin with fine sandpaper or wire brushes. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "dermabrasion" in a sentence
  • "These therapies are safer than the deepest chemical peel and a huge improvement over an invasive procedure called dermabrasion, which involves sanding the skin's surface."
  • "A technique called dermabrasion involves removing the surface layer of the skin using a rapidly rotating brush."
  • "Although laser is the most popular form of tattoo removal, there are other methods such as dermabrasion and surgical excision."
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