Meaning of the word dermabrasion in English

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dermabrasion

US /ˈdɜ˞ː.məˌbreɪ.ʒən/
UK /ˌdɜː.məˈbreɪ.ʒən/
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Noun

a cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the skin is removed by abrasion (as by a wire brush or a high-speed power tool) to remove scars or other imperfections

Example:
After the accident, she underwent dermabrasion to minimize the facial scars.
Dermabrasion can improve the appearance of acne scars and fine wrinkles.