Method and device for collagen growth stimulation
AssigneeSyneron Medical Ltd.
InventorsMichael Kreindel, Lion Flyash
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Abstract
The invention provides an applicator for skin treatment having one or more RF electrodes. An article is located between the electrodes, such as a roller or flexible belt containing one or more protruding pins electrically isolated from the RF electrodes. The invention also provides a system for skin treatment comprising the applicator of the invention and a control unit. The invention further provides a method of treating skin disorders in which a section of the skin is heated while, essentially simultaneously, piercing one or more holes in the heated section of the skin. The method of the invention may be used, for example, in collagen remodeling.
Claims12
A system for skin treatment, comprising:
- (a) an applicator for skin treatment, comprising:
- i) one or more RadioFrequency (RF) electrodes configured to be applied to skin surface;
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- ii) an article located between the electrodes, said article containing one or more protruding pins comprising one or more isolating or dielectric materials having a resistance greater than the skin resistance and electrically isolated from the RF electrodes, and operative to puncture and penetrate the skin;
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- (b) a control unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.