Cooling apparatus for cutaneous treatment employing a laser and method for operating same
US5868732A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for tracking the operation of a light beam, preferably a laser light beam, which operates to treat the skin of the patient. The apparatus includes plurality of markings in accordance with the light beam impinges on the locations to be treated. The apparatus including the plurality of markings may be a cooling apparatus which also cools the skin during the treatment.
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