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Definition of Dermabrasion

1. Noun. Removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer.

Definition of Dermabrasion

1. Noun. A cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the epidermis of the skin is removed by abrasion, typically to remove scarring or sun-damaged skin. ¹

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Definition of Dermabrasion

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Medical Definition of Dermabrasion

1. A surgical procedure which involves the controlled abrasion of the upper layers of the skin to smoothen the skin and remove wrinkles, small scars or foreign bodies (tattoos). (27 Sep 1997)

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Literary usage of Dermabrasion

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1. Resource Directory for Older Peopleby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... are available: tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, breast enlargement and reconstruction, breast implants, chemical peel, cleft lip and palate, dermabrasion, ..."

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