Thermal quenching of tissue

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2006-06-23

2009-12-29

Farah, Ahmed M (Department: 3769)

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

C606S020000, C128S898000

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07637906

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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