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I want to know about this Thermage - is it just RF? What is the most effective treatment for melasma?

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dr_hanaaragehAug 21, 2015

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Dr. Estee Williams, MD
Dr. Estee Williams, MD
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Answered on Oct 20, 2015
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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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Dr. Baruch Jacobs, MD, FACS
Dr. Baruch Jacobs, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 31, 2015
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Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
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Answered on Aug 23, 2015
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