Dermatological laser apparatus and method
AssigneeMDLT, Inc.
InventorWilliam T. Swor
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Abstract
A dermatological laser apparatus and method in which at least three lasers generating at least three wavelengths of coherent radiation of known efficacy in the treatment of medical or dermatological conditions are provided in an integrated system. In the preferred embodiment, at least three lasers are combined in a console. The console houses some of the lasers along with cooling means, common power supplies, and control means to select among the available lasers. At least one of the lasers is generated in a handpiece. In an alternative embodiment, the handpiece is provided with means to accept interchangeable laser components.
Claims13
A laser apparatus comprising:
- at least three laser means for producing at least three laser outputs;
- a plurality of handpieces;
- optical delivery means optically connected for receiving said laser outputs and delivering each of said laser outputs to a receiving end for receiving said laser output of a respective one of said plurality of handpieces;
- a console operatively connected to said at least three laser means and housing at least one of said laser means;
- and wherein at least one of said laser means is located in one of said handpieces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.