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    Cosmetic Laser Surgery: A High-Tech Weapon in the Fight Against Aging Skin
    This brochure discusses the use of laser in cosmetic surgery and provides information about the different procedures. This information is intended to help persons who are considering these procedures ... Details >
    Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration
    Don’t Get Burned – What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), laser hair removal is more than just “zapping” unwanted hairs. It is a medical procedure that reduces the amount of hair growth throu... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Applications  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers work by producing an intense beam of bright light that travels in one direction. The laser beam can cut, seal or va... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Laser Hair Removal  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Laser hair removal has become one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States, ranked second among cosmetic procedures behind Botox injections in frequency of procedures perf... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Laser Resurfacing  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Laser resurfacing to improve cosmetic flaws, such as wrinkles, acne scars, and aging and sun-damaged skin, is the latest scientific breakthrough in skin rejuvenation.... Details >
    American Society For Dermatologic Surgery
    Locate an International Society of Refractive Surgery Doctor  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    International Society of Refractive Surgery Doctors are the worldwide leaders in laser vision correction and other surgical treatments for refractive errors of the eye (nearsightedness, astigmatism, a... Details >
    International Society of Refractive Surgery
    Patient Information: Refractive Surgery   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page provides general information about refractive surgery, which includes several surgical procedures designed to eliminate or reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. These procedures cor... Details >
    International Society of Refractive Surgery
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    American Society For Dermatologic SurgeryExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Society for Laser Medicine and SurgeryExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    International Society of Refractive SurgeryExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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