Method and apparatus for electromagnetic treatment of the skin, including hair depilation
US7108689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1807
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for electromagnetic skin treatment, including the removal of hair. Devices include pulsed light sources such as flashlamps for providing electromagnetic treatment of the skin, including hair removal. The devices and methods provide for the removal of large numbers of hairs at the same time, rather than on a hair by hair basis.
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