US 2007/0179490 A1 · METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR HAIR REMOVAL

Abstract

Methods, Devices and systems for hair removal combine the application of RF electromagnetic energy to the skin with application of heat from heating element(s) to hair(s) of the skin. The devices or systems may include RF electrodes and one or more heating elements. RF energy from an RF generating unit is applied to the RF electrodes. Heat is applied to hair shafts by the heating element(s). The devices and systems may be hand held or may include a hand held part connected to a base unit. In operation, the hand held device or part is moved along the treated skin region. The combined effect of RF energy application to the skin and heating of the hair shaft results in improved hair removal and may reduce hair re-growth. The devices and systems may also include safety improving features preventing skin damage by reducing sparking or excessive skin heating by the heating element(s).

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Dependent claims

A device for hair removal, the device comprising:

a housing;
at least one RF electrode attached to said housing for applying RF electrical currents to a skin for heating at least part of said skin;
and
at least one heating unit configured for applying heat to at least a portion of at least one hair of said skin.

1 more element

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Methods, devices and systems for hair removal

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