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Sub-Surfacing Lasers

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Abstract

Sub-surfacing lasers consist of a variety of medical devices

KTP lasers

Pulsed dye lasers

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  1. Gold Skin Care Center, Tennessee Clinical Research Center, The Laser Rejuvenation Center, Advanced Aesthetics Medi-Spa, 2000 Richard Jones Road, Suite 220, Nashville, TN, USA

    Michael H. Gold

  2. Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN, USA

    Michael H. Gold

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Gold, M.H. (2011). Sub-Surfacing Lasers. In: Nouri, K. (eds) Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-281-0_12

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