Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 26, Issue 6 , Pages 602-607 , November 2008

Thermage: the nonablative radiofrequency for rejuvenation

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doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2007.09.007

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 26, Issue 6 , Pages 602-607 , November 2008

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