Dermatological treatment device
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1. A dermatological device, comprising:
- a light source assembly including a source for generating EMR and a plate for contacting the tissue to be treated, wherein the light source assembly is configured to transmit EMR from the source and through the plate during operation;
a first cooling mechanism for cooling the radiation source; and
a second cooling mechanism for cooling the plate.
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Abstract
A device and method for utilizing optical radiation to treat tissue are described. In one aspect, the device is a dermatological treatment device. The device can be used, for example, for treatment of dermatological and cosmetic conditions. The device can include a sensor that indicates when the device is in contact with a subject'"'"'s tissue. Operation of the device can, in some instances, be partially or fully automated. The device can further include a light source that is air cooled and a cooling plate that is chilled preferably to 5° C. The device can also include a window that is enlarged to reduce the power density and facilitate heating of tissue at depth.
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1. A dermatological device, comprising:
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a light source assembly including a source for generating EMR and a plate for contacting the tissue to be treated, wherein the light source assembly is configured to transmit EMR from the source and through the plate during operation;
a first cooling mechanism for cooling the radiation source; and
a second cooling mechanism for cooling the plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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