Split-face comparison of radiofrequency versus long-pulse Nd-YAG treatment of facial laxity

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 17-22

  Taylor, Mark B ^a   Prokopenko, Inna ^a  

^a Gateway Aesthetic Institute   (United States)

Author keywords

Laser; Pores; RF device; Rhytids; Skin texture

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CUTANEOUS PARAMETERS; HUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RADIOFREQUENCY; TREATMENT OUTCOME; WRINKLE; YAG LASER;

ADULT; HUMANS; LASERS; RADIO WAVES; SKIN AGING; SKIN PIGMENTATION; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 33645641522     PISSN: 1462883X     EISSN: 14764180     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14764170600607285     Document Type: Article

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