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Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy Volume 12, 2010 - Issue 2
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Split-face comparison study of cryogen spray cooling versus pneumatic skin flattening in skin tightening treatments using a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser

Taro Kono Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Yuji Kikuchi Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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William Frederick Groff Division of Cosmetic Dermatology, La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, La Jolla, California, USA
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Hiroyuki Sakurai Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Takashi Yamaki Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
Pages 87-91 | Received 27 Jan 2009, Accepted 09 Feb 2010, Published online: 23 Mar 2010

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