Autologous Fat Transfer: Evolving Concepts and Techniques

Surgery of the Skin

Volumn , Issue , 2005, Pages 535-548

  Butterwick, Kimberly J ^a  

^a Dermatology & Cosmetic Laser Associates of La Jolla   (United States)

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EID: 33044508404     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-02752-6.50038-9     Document Type: Chapter

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