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Method for dermatological treatment using chromophores

US8268332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2005
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2202/048
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention encompasses methods that use heat and/or electromagnetic radiation for dermatological treatment and more particularly to a method that uses heat and/or electromagnetic radiation in combination with chromophores for fractional wounding and, in particular, discontinuous fractional damage of skin tissue.

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