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Research Article

Use of micro-focused ultrasound with visualization to lift and tighten lax knee skin

Michael H. GoldTennessee Clinical Research Center, Nashville, TN, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Whitney SensingTennessee Clinical Research Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Julie BironTennessee Clinical Research Center, Nashville, TN, USA
Pages 225-229 | Received 03 Oct 2013, Accepted 06 Apr 2014, Published online: 02 Sep 2014

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