dermabrasion
Facial surface removal
Dermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure that removes the outer layers of skin by abrading them with a rough surface or rotating instrument.
It treats scars, wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation by stimulating new skin growth: She had dermabrasion to reduce her acne scars.
The less aggressive microdermabrasion uses fine crystals or a diamond tip.
Skin texture from healed blemishes
- pockmarksSmall scarred indentations
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- icepickPointed tool for chipping frozen water
- boxcarEnclosed rail freight carrier
rolling · atrophic · indented · scarred · texture · imperfections · hyperpigmentation · discoloration
Of the skin
- complexionSkin tone, appearance
- resurfacingComing up again
- dead skin cellsDiscarded outer layer tissue
- buffingFriction-based shine work
polishing · peeling · collagen · elasticity · regeneration · new skin
Coming up again
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- rotaryInvolving circular motion
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
- aluminum oxideMetal-oxygen ceramic compound
outpatient · anesthesia · clinician · surgical · recovery · mechanical · esthetician · numbing
Counteracting effects of time
- youthfulSeeming not old
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
fine lines · firmness · radiance · renewal · transformation · smoothing · refinement · revitalize
Freedom from irregularity
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- supplenessCapacity to bend easily
- evennessUniform, balanced quality
- clarityState of being understandable
acne scars
Skin texture from healed blemishes
- pockmarksSmall scarred indentations
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- icepickPointed tool for chipping frozen water
boxcar · rolling · atrophic · indented · scarred · texture · imperfections · hyperpigmentation · discoloration · keloid
dermal
Of the skin
- complexionSkin tone, appearance
- resurfacingComing up again
- dead skin cellsDiscarded outer layer tissue
buffing · polishing · peeling · collagen · elasticity · regeneration · new skin
resurfacing
Coming up again
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- rotaryInvolving circular motion
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
aluminum oxide · outpatient · anesthesia · clinician · surgical · recovery · mechanical · esthetician · numbing · healing
anti-aging
Counteracting effects of time
- youthfulSeeming not old
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
wrinkles · fine lines · firmness · radiance · renewal · transformation · smoothing · refinement · revitalize · refresh
smoothness
Freedom from irregularity
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- supplenessCapacity to bend easily
- evennessUniform, balanced quality
clarity · luminosity · refined · polished
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- beauty treatmentsmakeup, lipstick, mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner
- Anti-Agingretinol, Botox, facelift, collagen, fillers
- cosmetic proceduresBotox, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast augmentation
- Cosmetic TreatmentsBotox, fillers, chemical peel, chemical peels, microneedling
dermabrasionchemical peel
Acid-based skin exfoliation
laser resurfacing · phototherapy · cryotherapy · topical treatment · microneedling
dermabrasiondermal filler
Substance injected beneath skin
skin graft · collagen injection · skin grafting · fat transfer