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ENERGY BASED HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT

  • US 20130310863A1
  • Filed: 07/25/2013
  • Published: 11/21/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for reducing sweat, the method comprising:

  • positioning a probe on a skin surface, the probe comprising at least one therapy element;

    targeting a region of interest under the skin surface, wherein the region of interest comprises at least one sweat gland; and

    using the at least one therapy element to thermally ablate the at least one sweat gland in the region of interest to reduce sweat,wherein the at least one therapy element is configured to deliver energy at a depth of 1 mm to 7 mm below the skin surface.

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