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dermabrasion

American  
[dur-muh-brey-zhuhn] / ˌdɜr məˈbreɪ ʒən /

noun

  1. the removal of acne scars, dermal nevi, or the like, by abrading.

dermabrasion British  
/ ˌdɜːməˈbreɪʒən /

noun

  1. a procedure in cosmetic surgery in which rough facial skin is removed by scrubbing

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Etymology

Origin of dermabrasion

First recorded in 1950–55; derm- + abrasion

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Or what about skipping the lasers and trying dermabrasion, with a small skin-grinding tool, or excision with a scalpel, under a local, regional, or general anesthesia?

From Washington Post

I have not done all these lasers, micro dermabrasions or anything like that.

From Fox News

Treatment for the condition includes surgery to reshape the nose and can involve a laser, scalpel or dermabrasion.

From Fox News

Answer Man checked with the folks at the Hirshhorn, who said that several statues in the Sculpture Garden received an impromptu dermabrasion.

From Washington Post

Effects teams perform “digital dermabrasion, removing any age spots or imperfects,” firm up skin, reduce areas “like earlobes and noses that grow larger with age,” and more.

From Salon

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