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Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy Volume 16, 2014 - Issue 6
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Fractional CO2 laser is as effective as Q-switched ruby laser for the initial treatment of a traumatic tattoo

Anna-Theresa SeitzDepartment for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße, Leipzig, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Sonja GrunewaldDepartment for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße, Leipzig, Germany
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Justinus A. WagnerDepartment for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße, Leipzig, Germany
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Jan C. SimonDepartment for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße, Leipzig, Germany
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Uwe PaaschDepartment for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße, Leipzig, Germany
Pages 303-305 | Received 10 Jul 2014, Accepted 18 Aug 2014, Published online: 25 Sep 2014

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