Cryptic crossword clue
Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word DERMABRASION

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The straight part
We know that "procedure for tattoo removal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case procedure for tattoo removal = dermabrasion.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DERMABRASION mean?

DERMABRASION noun
  1. A cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the epidermis of the skin is removed by abrasion, typically to remove scarring or sun-damaged skin.

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