Methods and apparatus for skin treatment

Details Methods and apparatus for skin treatment Methods and apparatus for skin treatment

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920883

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for electrosurgically treating human skin. The skin may be treated by applying thermal energy to the dermis to shrink the skin following liposuction, or to induce collagen deposition at the site of a wrinkle for wrinkle reduction or removal. In another embodiment, a method involves electrosurgically removing or modifying tissue in the head or neck to provide a face-lift or a neck-lift. In one embodiment, the working end of an electrosurgical instrument is positioned in at least close proximity to the dermis by approaching the dermis from the underside (reverse side) of the skin.

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