Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Farah, A. (Department: 3739)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Light application
C607S088000, C606S003000, C606S009000, C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07018396
ABSTRACT:
A method of selectively enhancing photothermal sebaceous gland disruption and treatment of acne is disclosed. The method provides for alleviation of the acne symptoms as well as preventing acne recurrence and new acne from occurring.
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Lloyd Jennifer R.
McMillan Kathleen I.
Mirkov Mirko
Sierra Rafael A.
Farah A.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
New England Medical Center Hospitals Inc.
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