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Case Reports and Short Report

Combined use of fractional CO2 laser and radiofrequency waves to treat acne scars: A pilot study on 15 patients

Stefania TennaCampus BioMedico University, Plastic Surgery Unit, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Annalisa CogliandroCampus BioMedico University, Plastic Surgery Unit, Rome, Italy
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Luca PiombinoCampus BioMedico University, Plastic Surgery Unit, Rome, Italy
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Angela FiloniCampus BioMedico University, Plastic Surgery Unit, Rome, Italy
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Paolo PersichettiCampus BioMedico University, Plastic Surgery Unit, Rome, Italy
Pages 166-171 | Received 30 Dec 2011, Accepted 29 Apr 2012, Published online: 01 Jun 2012

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