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

Attach your preferred microdermabrasion tip to the device, and press the universal button to turn on the device. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025

Next up, people were getting more skin resurfacing treatments (peels, lasers, microdermabrasion), which came in third, up six percent from 2023. —Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 July 2025

The protocol might involve cold laser, ultrasound, microcurrent, microdermabrasion, ultrasonic exfoliation, LED lights, negative ions, cryotherapy and oxygen infusion combined with Dior products and massage techniques. —Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Dermatologists perform microdermabrasion with special tools that loosen and remove dead skin cells. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microdermabrasion

• abrasion
• caucasian
• equation
• eurasian
• evasion
• invasion
• occasion
• persuasion
• asian
• suasion
• athanasian

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