dermabrasion


derm·abra·sion

noun \ˌdər-mə-ˈbrā-zhən\

Definition of DERMABRASION

: surgical removal of skin blemishes or imperfections (as scars or tattoos) by abrasion (as with sandpaper or wire brushes)

First Known Use of DERMABRASION

circa 1954

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