Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Farah, Ahmed (Department: 3735)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Light application
C606S003000, C606S009000, C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11119378
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a system and method for treatment of skin disorders. More particularly, the disclosed invention is directed toward the treatment of acne and acne scarring by treating sebaceous oil glands and the surrounding tissue with an exogenous chromophore composition and then exposing the target tissue to visible, infrared, or ultraviolet light to inhibit the activity of the oil gland and eliminate acne bacteria. The treatment method of the present invention may be futher augmented by enhancing the penetration of the topical composition into the oil gland and surrounding tissue through the use of procedures including enzyme peeling, microderm abrasion, or ultrasound.
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Light Bioscience LLC
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