Method and apparatus for dermatological treatment and tissue reshaping
US7824394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides improved methods and apparatus for skin treatment and tissue remodeling. The apparatus includes an array of needles that penetrate the skin and serve as electrodes to deliver radio frequency current or other electrical or optical energy into the tissue being treated, causing thermal damage in controlled patterns. The damaged regions promote beneficial results such as uniform skin tightening by stimulation of wound healing and collagen growth.
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