METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING TISSUE
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Abstract
The invention provides a system and method for achieving the cosmetically beneficial effects of shrinking collagen tissue in the dermis or other areas of tissue in an effective, non-invasive manner using an array of electrodes. Systems described herein allow for improved treatment of tissue. Additional variations of the system include array of electrodes configured to minimize the energy required to produce the desired effect.
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96 Claims
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1-82. -82. (canceled)
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83. A method for inserting applying energy to a region of tissue, comprising:
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placing a tissue engaging surface of an electrode device against a surface of the tissue, where the electrode device comprises a plurality of electrodes extending at an oblique angle relative to the tissue engaging surface, each electrodes including an active region at a distal portion thereof; inserting the plurality of electrodes obliquely into the tissue at an entry point such that a surface of the tissue directly above the active region is spaced from the entry point of each electrode; and applying energy to tissue at the active region of the electrode. - View Dependent Claims (85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94)
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96-118. -118. (canceled)
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