Long-Term Removal of Unwanted Hair Using Light

    October 2012 in “ Dermatologic clinics ”
    Shahrzad Zandi, Harvey Lui
    Studysummary This article reviews the principles and practical considerations of laser and light-based hair removal techniques, but it does not report new clinical findings.
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