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microdermabrasion

British

/ ˌmaɪkrəuˌdɜːməˈbreɪʒən /

noun

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

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On the Skincare Addiction subreddit, more than 1 million people regularly debate the latest research and treatment options, from strict diets to pricey microdermabrasion.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2020

Then microdermabrasion or microneedling is done to really get those platelets in there.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2018

In one scene, we watch from above as Christine gets a microdermabrasion facial.

From The Verge • Apr. 8, 2016

Cosmetic procedures, such as microdermabrasion, help remove some of the dry, upper layer and aim to keep the skin looking “fresh” and healthy.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

"There are so many drastic options to exfoliating the skin like chemical peels and microdermabrasion," Bernstein told Reuters.

From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2013

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