a technique using sand crystals and a vacuum to remove superficial skin cells and improve minor skin imperfections
a skin resurfacing technique that uses abrasive crystals to even out skin irregularities
Type: Term Pronunciation: mī′krō-dĕr-mă-brā′zhŭn Definitions: 1. A method for improving superficial environmental, aging, hereditary, and posttraumatic skin changes (acne, hyperpigmentation, fine lines) by superficial, mechanically powered abrasion, often combined with application of topical crystals (such ...
Performed by dermatologists and facialists, this treatment exfoliates the top layer of dead skin cells with a wand that sprays on and then vacuums off extremely fine aluminum-oxide crystals. A newer form of the technology uses a vibrating diamond tip in place of the crystals.
microexfolación
An intensive exfoliation process that rejuvenates the skin by utilizing ultra-fine aluminium oxide crystals to remove the upper layer of the stratum corneum.