System and methods for treating skin
US11998268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect, a method of tightening skin and/or reducing scar tissue is described herein. The method comprises performing a fractional laser ablation in a treatment area of the skin, thereby removing a column of the skin and forming a columnar vacancy in the skin, the columnar vacancy having a perimeter defined by a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side and the second side each comprising an epidermal layer, a dermal layer, and a subcutaneous layer of skin. The first side of the columnar vacancy is contacted to the second side of the columnar vacancy, thereby closing the columnar vacancy.
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