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

August 21, 2015
Asked By:dr_hanaarageh in Egypt, EG

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Answer: Thermage Tightens the skin

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August 31, 2015

Answer: Thermage indications

Baruch Jacobs, MD, FACS
August 31, 2015

Answer: Thermage indications

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August 23, 2015

Answer: Thermage skin tightening

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
August 23, 2015

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