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What Is Microdermabrasion?
Dermabrasion is the removal of the top layers of the skin. It is a type of skin smoothing surgery.
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Dermabrasion is usually done while you are awake. The health care provider will apply a numbing medicine (local anesthesia) to the area of skin that will be worked on.
If you are having a complex procedure, you may be given medicines called sedatives to make you sleepy and less anxious, or you may receive
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