Modulated dual mode erbium/CO2 lasers for the treatment of acne scars

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

Volumn 1, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 203-208

  Weinstein, Cynthia ^a  

^a NONE   (Australia)

Author keywords

acne scarring modulated erbium

Indexed keywords

CARBON DIOXIDE; ERBIUM;

ACNE VULGARIS; ADULT; ARTICLE; FACE; FEMALE; HUMAN; LASER SURGERY; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; SCAR; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

ACNE VULGARIS; ADULT; CARBON DIOXIDE; CICATRIX; ERBIUM; FACE; FEMALE; HUMANS; LASER SURGERY; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0033302480     PISSN: 14764172     EISSN: 14764180     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14628839950516689     Document Type: Article

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