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Laser corrections: new fast-acting lasers are eliminating some of nature's mistakes - birthmarks, freckles, in some cases even moles - as well as no-longer wanted tattoos

Authors :
Kaufman, Pamela
Source :
Vogue. August, 1993, Vol. 183 Issue 8, p202, 1 p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Innovations in skin treatment use laser procedures to remove unwanted marks or growths without leaving any lasting scar. Lasers work by using different colored light beams that work on different colored pigments in skin cells. The light changes into heat and destroys the troublesome cells.

Details

ISSN :
00428000
Volume :
183
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Vogue
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.13256771