Method and apparatus for dermatological treatment
US7942153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides improved methods and apparatus for skin treatment. The apparatus includes multiple sources of optical energy or several blades that are scanned along a region of skin to form micro-line patterns of damaged tissue. The micro-lines are small in at least one dimension, having a width of less than about 1 mm, and the wounded regions promote beneficial results by stimulation of wound healing and tissue remodeling.
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