Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Farah, A. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
C606S027000, C607S088000, C607S096000, C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07122029
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system for achieving erythema and/or mild edema in an upper layer of skin, without causing blisters, and without the risk of high fluence levels or critical need for cooling.
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