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Comparative study on a single treatment response to long pulse Nd:YAG lasers and intense pulse light therapy for hair removal on skin type IV to VI – Is longer wavelengths lasers preferred over shorter wavelengths lights for assisted hair removal

CL Goh Dermatological and Laser Surgery Unit, National Skin Centre, 1 Mandalay Road, Singapore 305205Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 243-247 | Received 20 Sep 2002, Accepted 03 Mar 2003, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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