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Hair removal using a combination of conducted radiofrequency and optical energies–an 18‐month follow‐up

Sadick et al., 2004

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7824625997354677683
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Sadick N
Shaoul J
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Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

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OBJECTIVE: Multiple lasers and intense pulsed light sources have been shown to provide long‐term hair removal; however, the management of all dark skin phenotypes and light‐ colored hair remains problematic. The present study examined the long‐term photoepilatory …
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