microdermabrasion

noun

mi·​cro·​derm·​abra·​sion ˌmī-krō-dər-mə-ˈbrā-zhən 

: a cosmetic procedure for the skin that involves the mechanical abrasion and removal of all or part of the stratum corneum (as by a high pressure spray of granular crystals) and is used to rejuvenate the skin and to treat skin blemishes or imperfections (such as scars or wrinkles)

Examples of microdermabrasion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow count themselves among microdermabrasion's most famous fans. —Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024

The aesthetician department features microdermabrasion, skin peels and facials to keep the skin healthy and balanced. —Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Starting off with diamond microdermabrasion that removes dead skin cells and increases blood flow, there’s an LED Light Therapy that helps to promote collagen. —Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023

This device is designed to deliver microdermabrasion technology to the skin on the body, for a glowing skin refresh. —Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023

This microdermabrasion device comes at the recommendation of Dr. Garshick. —Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023

At-home microdermabrasion treatments are available and can be effective, but Dr. Green warns against being too aggressive with at-home treatments, which can cause redness, inflammation, and bruising. —Myranda Mondry, Allure, 7 Sep. 2023

Up ahead, learn about the best microdermabrasion products, recommended by dermatologists and reviewers. —Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023

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

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

microdermabrasion

noun

mi·​cro·​derm·​abra·​sion ˌmī-krō-ˌdər-mə-ˈbrā-zhən 

: a cosmetic procedure for the skin that involves the mechanical abrasion and removal of all or part of the stratum corneum (as by a high pressure spray of granular crystals) and is used to rejuvenate the skin and to treat skin blemishes or imperfections (such as scars or wrinkles)

During a professional microdermabrasion treatment, skin is blasted with jagged-edged crystals, usually aluminum oxides, that are applied with a wand, which also has a suction mechanism to pull away dead skin cells.

—Jessica Ramakrishnan, The Chicago Tribune