JP4012247B2 - 皮膚の表面再生装置 - Google Patents

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JP4012247B2
JP4012247B2 JP53354596A JP53354596A JP4012247B2 JP 4012247 B2 JP4012247 B2 JP 4012247B2 JP 53354596 A JP53354596 A JP 53354596A JP 53354596 A JP53354596 A JP 53354596A JP 4012247 B2 JP4012247 B2 JP 4012247B2
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US08/435,822 US5755753A (en) 1995-05-05 1995-05-05 Method for controlled contraction of collagen tissue
US08/435,544 US5660836A (en) 1995-05-05 1995-05-05 Method and apparatus for controlled contraction of collagen tissue
US08/435,822 1995-05-05
US08/435,544 1995-05-05
US08/583,815 1996-01-05
US08/583,815 US6241753B1 (en) 1995-05-05 1996-01-05 Method for scar collagen formation and contraction
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