Dermabrasion: meaning, definitions and examples

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dermabrasion

 

[ dərməˈbreɪʒən ]

Context #1

cosmetic procedure

Dermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure used to improve the appearance of the skin. It involves the removal of the top layer of skin using a rotating device. Dermabrasion can help reduce the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.

Synonyms

dermaplaning, skin resurfacing

Examples of usage

  • She underwent dermabrasion to remove acne scars.
  • Dermabrasion is often used to treat sun-damaged skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "dermabrasion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dermoabrasão

🇮🇳 डर्माब्रेशन

🇩🇪 Dermabrasion

🇮🇩 dermabrasi

🇺🇦 дермабразія

🇵🇱 dermabrazja

🇯🇵 ダーマブレーション

🇫🇷 dermabrasion

🇪🇸 dermoabrasión

🇹🇷 dermabrazyon

🇰🇷 더마브레이션

🇸🇦 تقشير الجلد

🇨🇿 dermabraze

🇸🇰 dermabrázia

🇨🇳 皮肤磨削术

🇸🇮 dermoabrazija

🇮🇸 húðslípun

🇰🇿 дермабразия

🇬🇪 დერმაბრაზია

🇦🇿 dermabraziya

🇲🇽 dermoabrasión

Word origin

The term 'dermabrasion' comes from the combination of 'derma' (skin) and 'abrasion' (the process of scraping or wearing something away). Dermabrasion has been used for many years as a method of skin rejuvenation and is known for its effectiveness in improving skin texture and appearance.