Dermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure where a rapidly rotating device is used to remove cells on the outer layers of the skin. It can be used to improve the look of small scars, for example the scars that can be caused by acne.
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- Mayo Clinic. Dermabrasion. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/dermabrasion/about/pac-20393764 (accessed 1. August 2020).
- NHS UK. Microdermabrasion. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-procedures/microdermabrasion/ (accessed 1. August 2020)