microabrasion
Surface sanding treatment
Microabrasion is a cosmetic or dental procedure that removes a thin layer of surface material through gentle abrasion.
In skincare, it buffs away dead skin cells to improve texture and reduce fine lines.
In dentistry, it removes superficial enamel stains or discoloration: The dentist recommended microabrasion for the white spots on her teeth.
Hard glossy coating
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- stainsDiscolorations on surfaces
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- fluorosisChronic toxicity from element
bleaching · bonding · composite · veneer · hypoplasia · demineralization · esthetic · smile
Friction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- finishingBringing to completion
- lappingFine abrasive finishing process
etching · sanding · grinding · friction · refinement · matte · satin · luster
Gradual wearing away
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- degradationDecline in condition
- attritionGradual reduction through loss
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
pitting · fretting · scuffing · rubbing · microscopic · corrosion · fatigue
Determination or abrasive particles
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
- emeryGranular polishing mineral
diamond · carborundum · particles · crystals · paste · slurry · compound · fine-grained
Shedding surface skin cells
- skinBody's outer layer
- resurfacingComing up again
- poresMinute dermal openings
- collagenStructural body protein
rejuvenation · scarring · pigmentation · acne · complexion · epidermis · peel · texture
enamel
Hard glossy coating
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- stainsDiscolorations on surfaces
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
fluorosis · bleaching · bonding · composite · veneer · hypoplasia · demineralization · esthetic · smile · dentistry
buffing
Friction-based shine work
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- finishingBringing to completion
lapping · etching · sanding · grinding · friction · refinement · matte · satin · luster · sheen
erosion
Gradual wearing away
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- degradationDecline in condition
- attritionGradual reduction through loss
deterioration · pitting · fretting · scuffing · rubbing · microscopic · corrosion · fatigue
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
emery · diamond · carborundum · particles · crystals · paste · slurry · compound · fine-grained · micron
exfoliation
Shedding surface skin cells
- skinBody's outer layer
- resurfacingComing up again
- poresMinute dermal openings
collagen · rejuvenation · scarring · pigmentation · acne · complexion · epidermis · peel · texture · smoothing
microabrasiondermal filler
Substance injected beneath skin
injection · implantation · grafting · collagen injection · fat transfer
microabrasionskin grafting
Transplanting tissue to wounds
collagen injection · fat transfer · buildup · deposition · layering
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