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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Very Early Pulsed Dye Laser Intervention for Optimal Cosmetic Outcome in Post-Thyroidectomy Scars

Yul Hee Kim1 Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Han-Seul Kim1 Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of KoreaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9558-4990View further author information
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Hyeung Kyoo Kim2 Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Soo Young Kim2 Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Jeonghun Lee2 Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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You Chan Kim1 Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Young Joon Park1 Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 877-884 | Received 15 Oct 2023, Accepted 31 Mar 2024, Published online: 20 Apr 2024

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