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Method and apparatus for electromagnetic treatment of the skin, including hair depilation

US7108689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2002
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 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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