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Method and apparatus for modifying skin surface and soft tissue structure

US6425912B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1997
Grant dateJul 30, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0645
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus is provided that modifies a skin surface or a soft tissue. The apparatus includes a skin surface conforming member and a hydration delivery device coupled to the conforming member. The hydration delivery device delivers a hydration agent to the skin surface. An energy delivery device is coupled to the conforming member and provides a controlled delivery of energy to the skin surface.

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