Method and kit for treatment of tissue
US7229436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0645
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a method for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic medium to a back surface of the RF electrode. A dielectric is positioned on a skin surface. The RF electrode is coupled with the dielectric. RF energy is delivered from the RF electrode and the dielectric to the skin surface.
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