Cosmetic RF surgery

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2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Cohen, Lee S (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S041000, C606S049000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07947037

ABSTRACT:
An electrode and procedure for removing skin lesions or blemishes comprising an electrode with a flat blunt active end which is applied to the skin lesion or blemish, while RF electrosurgical currents are applied to the electrode, in an up and down tapping motion in such manner that contact between the skin and the active electrode end is intermittent. Preferably, after a small number of skin taps with the electrode end, the tapped area is wiped with a wet gauze or cloth, and the procedure of intermittent tapping with the RF electrode interrupted with wet wipes is continued until the blemish disappears.

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