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Laser tissue processing for cosmetic and bio-medical applications

US6717102B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/50
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a device for modifying target material for esthetic or biomedical applications. A source of energy is directed to apply the energy to a region of the tissue, so as to ablate or modify a portion of the tissue in the region allowing the creation of a desired esthetic pattern or target perforation for product, drug or nutrient delivery. Preferably, cooling of tissue in the region is initiated subsequent to the ablation.

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