microdermabrasion

mi·cro·der·ma·bra·sion

(mī′krō-dûr′mə-brā′zhən)

A cosmetic procedure in which a very thin layer of facial skin is abraded with a high-pressure spray of crystals in order to diminish the appearance of fine wrinkles, discoloration, scars, and other blemishes.

microdermabrasion

(ˌmaɪkrəuˌdɜːməˈbreɪʒən)

(Surgery) a cosmetic procedure in which rough facial skin is removed by the application of a fine abrasive spray

Translations

microdermabrasion

n microdermoabrasión f

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The Comedo Suction Microdermabrasion Machine is a flagship product that works by using a suction motion to exfoliate the skin which helps in removing blemishes like blackheads, white heads and pimples.

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As a noninvasive, skin-resurfacing procedure, microdermabrasion is an effective exfoliant that polishes away dead cells on the top layer of your skin.

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INTRODUCTION: Microdermabrasion (MDA) is a mechanical resurfacing technique where in pressurized stream of aluminium oxide crystals are employed to abrade the skin to achieve superficial wounding.

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I'm an active spa-goer but microdermabrasion and mesotherapy are new to me and I really had no idea what to expect.

Needle-free radiance

Lisa Walsh, 42, tried Microdermabrasion skin treatment, at Transform Clinic, Cardiff Bay What they say Although the skin renews itself naturally about every 20 days, in our 30s this rate slow down as the process becomes less efficient as a result of skin damage.

Is it worth it?

ELLEN'S OFFER: Buy a course of three Microdermabrasion for pounds 90 (Saving 50 per cent on RRP) Quote DR4.

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Vilalfortuny has crafted a fabulous machine that offers microdermabrasion and LED Light Therapy either individually or together to create one phenomenal face treatment.