👉 A keratectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the outer layer of skin, called the dermis, from the surface of the skin. This operation is often performed on people with certain types of skin conditions such as acne or keloids (scar-like lesions). The goal of keratectomy is to remove the outer layers of skin so that the underlying tissue can be treated more effectively and without the risk of further scarring. In a keratectomy, a small incision
