Which statement best describes micro-dermabrasion?

• A. Laser resurfacing
• B. Removal of surface dead skin cells (desquamation)
• C. Deep chemical peeling
• D. Hair removal

Answer: (B)

Micro-dermabrasion is a physical, superficial exfoliation that removes the outermost, dead skin cells from the epidermis. It uses fine crystals or a diamond-tipped wand with controlled suction to abrade the surface, triggering desquamation and exposing fresher skin beneath. This focused removal of surface cells is why the description of removing surface dead skin cells fits best.

It’s not laser resurfacing, which uses energy to resurface skin at deeper levels; it’s not a deep chemical peel, which chemically removes layers of skin; and it doesn’t involve hair removal. Micro-dermabrasion is a gentle, non-invasive method aimed at improving texture and tone by encouraging the turnover of the very top skin layer.