Methods and devices for treating tissue

Details Methods and devices for treating tissue Methods and devices for treating tissue

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Cohen, Lee (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S041000, C607S099000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007493

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a system and method for achieving the cosmetically beneficial effects of shrinking collagen tissue in the dermis or other areas of tissue in an effective, non-invasive manner using an array of electrodes. Systems described herein allow for improved treatment of tissue. Additional variations of the system include array of electrodes configured to minimize the energy required to produce the desired effect.

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