Treatment Site Cooling System of Skin Disorders

Details Treatment Site Cooling System of Skin Disorders Treatment Site Cooling System of Skin Disorders

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Light application

C606S013000, C606S009000

Reexamination Certificate

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07147654

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating skin disorders includes a source of pulsed near black body electromagnetic energy and a means of delivering this energy to a treatment site. A means for cooling the treatment site is described. The number of pulses and intensity of the energy can be varied. Optical filters are used to limit the spectrum of energy emitted and the filters are cooled to allow high-energy operation. The size of the treatment spot is controlled by a series of apertures.

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