What is the definition or description of: dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion: Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure designed to gently remove the outer layers of skin. It is commonly performed to improve the appearance of the skin, camouflage scars, and remove irregularities of the skin. A brush or diamond fraise is commonly used for this procedure to refinish the skin.

Remove top layer: Dermabrasion is removal of the top layer of the skin (epidermis) and a superficial portion of the deeper dermis. When done in a controlled fashion, it is an effective method of reducing scars. Other means to perform similar effects can often be accomplished by various resurfacing lasers.

Skin "resurfacing": Dermabrasion is one of a family of techniques used to "resurface" the skin. It is generally used on the face. Acne scars and post-surgical/post-traumatic scars are often revised with the use of dermabrasion. As it sounds, the process removes the superficial layers of the skin. The "wound" created then heals over the next several days.

Dermabrasion: Controlled deep abrasion (wearing away) of the upper to mid layers of the skin with any variety of strong abrasive devices including a wire brush, diamond wheel or fraise, sterilized sandpaper, salt crystals, or other mechanical means to reduce wrinkling and improve appearance.