microdermabrasion


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mi·cro·der·ma·bra·sion

 (mī′krō-dûr′mə-brā′zhən)
n.
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.
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microdermabrasion

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

n microdermoabrasión f
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A similar skin treatment also offered by Canada MedLaser is Microdermabrasion, which works in the same exfoliating manner in that it aims to remove layers of skin to expose and stimulate the growth of younger, collagen-infused skin.
How a Wider Range of Non-Invasive Treatments is Helping to Restore Youthful Skin
The top four procedures were wrinkle treatment injections, such as Botox, chemical peels, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion.
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Objective: To compare the resurfacing effect of microdermabrasion versus glycolic acid peeling in the treatment of acne scars.
A comparative study of the resurfacing effect of microdermabrasion versus glycolic acid peel in the management of acne scars
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.
Krasr's Comedo Suction Microdermabrasion Machine Deemed as One of the Most Effective and Best Microdermabrasion Machines in the Market
Next in popularity was injection of soft tissue fillers, with just over 2.6 million procedures--almost 17% of the procedures performed in 2016 --followed by chemical peels with almost 1.4 million procedures, laser hair removal with 1.1 million procedures, and microdermabrasion at 775,000, the ASPS reported.
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures more popular than ever
Beneficial effects from microdermabrasion followed by a 5% retinoic acid chemical peel have been reported in a small study [10].
The Effectiveness of a 5% Retinoic Acid Peel Combined with Microdermabrasion for Facial Photoaging: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Microdermabrasion is a fairy godmother for skincare.
Microdermabrasion is your skin's scar fighter
Microdermabrasion is one of the top five minimally invasive topical procedures performed in the United States.
Novel method uncovers younger-looking skin
Our testers tried out three of them for you The Body Shop Vitamin C Microdermabrasion, PS15 (thebody shop.com) THIS has to be one of the grittiest home scrubs I have tried and about as close as you would get to a salon microdermabrasion.
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Our testers tried out three of them The Body Shop Vitamin C Microdermabrasion, PS15 (thebody shop.com) THIS has to be one of the grittiest home scrubs I have tried and about as close as you would get to a salon microdermabrasion.
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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.
A clinical study of microdermabrasion with vitamin c serum for facial melanoses and rejuvenation
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