dermabrasion
pronunciation
How to pronounce dermabrasion in British English:
UK [ˌdɜ:mə'breɪʒən]
How to pronounce dermabrasion in American English:
US [ˌdɜmə'breɪʒən]
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- Noun:
- removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or wire-brushing off some of the outer skin layer
Word Origin
- dermabrasion (n.)
- 1954; see derma + abrasion.
Example
- 1. Laser face peel , facelift , dermabrasion on forehead .
- 2. In some clinics doctors use dermabrasion , which is another method of acne scar removal .
- 3. Investigate chemical peels , micro and regular dermabrasion , which can be effective in eliminating laugh lines .