Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Patent
1997-03-20
2000-02-22
Lacyk, John P.
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
607 89, A61B 1736
Patent
active
060274956
ABSTRACT:
A laser treatment method is provided which removes vascular and pigmented lesions from the skin of a living human. The methodology involves a carefully designed treatment protocol utilizing a modified optical apparatus. The apparatus is a modified diode laser system, designed for optimal therapeutic selectivity.
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ESC Medical Systems Ltd.
Lacyk John P.
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