Methods and apparatuses for skin treatment using non-thermal tissue ablation
US10555754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods, apparatuses, and devices for treating skin, such as skin tightening or for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions that would benefit from tissue area or volume reduction, skin restoration, skin tightening, skin lifting, or skin repositioning. Such methods and devices include an ablative apparatus, a removal apparatus, and/or a positioning apparatus.
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