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Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure in which the physician attempts to make scars less noticeable by sanding them using a small hand held tool. When the procedure is over, the skin looks like a red brush burn or shallow wound and is tender. The wound takes a few weeks to heal.

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