Method and apparatus for laser removal of hair
US6514242B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00476
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for removing hairs from living skin is provided which includes steps of measuring with a colorimeter the color of the area of the skin where the hair is to be removed to obtain a color value, employing the color value to select an optimum range of laser energy necessary to kill hair follicles in the area yet minimize inflammatory reaction, and directing the laser energy of the optimum range at the skin area.
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