US 6,425,912 · Granted 2002-07-30
Method and apparatus for modifying skin surface and soft tissue structure
An apparatus is provided that modifies a skin surface or a soft tissue. The apparatus includes a skin surface conforming member and a hydration delivery device coupled to the conforming member. The hydration delivery device delivers a hydration agent to the skin surface. An energy delivery device is coupled to the conforming member and provides a controlled delivery of energy to the skin surface.
Patent details
- Publication number
- US 6,425,912
- Filing date
- 1997-09-30
- Grant date
- 2002-07-30
- Assignee
- Thermage, Inc.
- Inventor(s)
- KNOWLTON EDWARD W.
- CPC class
- A61N5/04
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