Methods and devices for treating tissue
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1. A method for applying energy to a region of tissue, comprising:
- placing a tissue engaging surface of an electrode device against a surface of the tissue, where the electrode device comprises at least one electrode extending at an oblique angle relative to the tissue engaging surface;
inserting the at least one electrode obliquely into the tissue at an entry point such that a surface of the tissue directly above the at least one electrode is spaced from the entry point of the at least one electrode and such that the tissue engaging surface does not extend over the surface of tissue directly above an active region of the at least one electrode; and
applying energy to tissue by delivering energy to the active region of the at least one electrode.
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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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13 Claims
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1. A method for 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 at least one electrode extending at an oblique angle relative to the tissue engaging surface; inserting the at least one electrode obliquely into the tissue at an entry point such that a surface of the tissue directly above the at least one electrode is spaced from the entry point of the at least one electrode and such that the tissue engaging surface does not extend over the surface of tissue directly above an active region of the at least one electrode; and applying energy to tissue by delivering energy to the active region of the at least one electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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