Cutaneous remodeling and photorejuvenation using radiofrequency devices

Indian Journal of Dermatology

Volumn 54, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 201-205

  Elsaie, Mohamed Lotfy ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

Author keywords

Radiofrequency; Rejuvenation; Thermage

Indexed keywords

COLLAGEN; MELANIN;

COLLAGEN DEGRADATION; ELECTRODE; HEATING; HUMAN; OPTICAL INSTRUMENTATION; ORBIT; PRACTICE GUIDELINE; RADIATION EQUIPMENT; RADIATION RESPONSE; RADIOFREQUENCY; RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION; REJUVENATION; REVIEW; SCAR FORMATION; SKIN CARE; TISSUE REPAIR; WOUND HEALING;

EID: 70349432382     PISSN: 00195154     EISSN: 19983611     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.55625     Document Type: Review

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