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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Adverse effects following Q-switched ruby laser treatment of pigmented lesions

Joanne L. Thomas Wessex Specialist Laser Centre, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Tom S. Lister Wessex Specialist Laser Centre, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
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Sue L. Royston Wessex Specialist Laser Centre, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
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Philip A. Wright Wessex Specialist Laser Centre, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Pages 101-105 | Received 17 Nov 2009, Accepted 09 Feb 2010, Published online: 23 Mar 2010

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