dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a medical procedure used to remove skin blemishes and imperfections like scars or tattoos. It involves surgically abrading the skin, often with tools such as sandpaper or wire brushes. This process is distinct from microdermabrasion, a cosmetic procedure that uses a spray of granular crystals to remove the outermost layer of skin, the stratum corneum, to rejuvenate it and treat imperfections like wrinkles. Both procedures aim to improve the skin's appearance by removing superficial layers. Abrasion, in general, refers to damage to the epidermis caused by friction, which can result in scrapes that may require medical attention if they are deep, painful, or infected.123