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Original Research Report

Novel 755-nm diode laser vs. conventional 755-nm scanned alexandrite laser: Side-by-side comparison pilot study for thorax and axillary hair removal

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Pages 189-193 | Received 20 Aug 2014, Accepted 05 Jan 2015, Published online: 13 May 2015

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