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Case Reports and Short Reports

Placebo controlled, prospectively randomized, double-blinded study for the investigation of the effectiveness and safety of the acoustic wave therapy (AWT®) for cellulite treatment

Katharina Russe-WilflingsederPraxis und Laserzentrum, Haydnplatz 4, Insbruck, AustriaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Elisabeth RussePraxis und Laserzentrum, Haydnplatz 4, Insbruck, Austria
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Johannes C. Vesteridv Datenanalyse und Versuchsplanung, Krailling, Germany
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Gerd HallerStorz Medical AG, Productmanagement, Lohstampfestrasse 8, Tägerwilen, Switzerland
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Pavel NovakStorz Medical AG, Productmanagement, Lohstampfestrasse 8, Tägerwilen, Switzerland
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Alexander KrotzStorz Medical AG, Productmanagement, Lohstampfestrasse 8, Tägerwilen, Switzerland
Pages 155-162 | Received 13 Jul 2012, Accepted 12 Dec 2012, Published online: 21 May 2013

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