Aesthetic thermal sculpting of skin

Details Aesthetic thermal sculpting of skin Aesthetic thermal sculpting of skin

2005-12-09

2009-11-03

Gibson, Roy D (Department: 3739)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

C128S898000, C607S113000

Reexamination Certificate

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07613523

ABSTRACT:
Method, system and apparatus for carrying out a controlled heating of dermis to achieve a percentage of linear collagen shrinkage. Implants are employed which preferably are configured as a thermal barrier defining support of an outwardly disposed support surface which carries one or more heater segments. Located along heating channels at the interface between dermis and next adjacent subcutaneous tissue, the structure protects the latter from thermally induced damage while directing heat energy into the former.

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