Title:
【発明の名称】瘢痕コラーゲンの形成及び収縮方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2001513654
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A method for applying radiant energy through the skin to underlying collagen tissue without substantially modifying melanocytes and other epithelial cells in the epidermis by delivering non-continuous energy. A porous membrane is adapted to receive an electrolytic solution and become inflated to substantially conform a contacting exterior surface of the membrane to a skin layer. The membrane includes a cooling lumen for receiving cooling fluid. One or more thermal electrodes positioned in the membrane and transfers thermal energy to the electrolytic solution. The electrolytic solution and cooling fluid creates a reverse thermal gradient from the skin surface to the underlying collagen tissue. A thermal power source is coupled to the thermal electrodes, and a source of electrolytic solution is coupled to the membrane.
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Inventors:
Norton Edward W
Application Number:
JP52533097A
Publication Date:
September 04, 2001
Filing Date:
January 02, 1997
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Thermage
International Classes:
A61B18/18; A61B18/00; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61M15/00; A61N5/04; (IPC1-7): A61B18/18; A61B18/00; A61B18/12; A61N5/04
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Minoru Nakamura (6 outside)