Method and apparatus for volumetric specific fractional energy impact
US9883904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for treating a surgical incision to prevent scarring is disclosed. The system comprising an applicator is configured to protrude a target tissue from one or both sides of a surgical incision into a treatment cavity located in the applicator. The system is further configured to deliver fractional treatment, from energy sources located along the inner walls of the treatment cavity, to an incision edge.
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