A skin treatment apparatus for personal use and method for using same

Abstract

An apparatus for personal skin treatment includes an RF generator and an applicator with at least a pair of electrodes mounted on the distal end of the applicator. The electrodes are configured for applying an RF voltage to a subject skin. The RF voltage generator supplies the electrodes with the RF voltage. The applicator includes a source of illumination illuminating the treated skin segment.

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technical field

[0001] The method and device relate to the field of personal cosmetic procedures, in particular to wrinkle removal procedures. Background technique

[0002] Appearance is important to most people. In recent years, various methods and devices have been developed for different cosmetic treatments. Among these methods and devices are hair removal, treatment of vascular damage and skin rejuvenation. In these treatments, a piece of skin tissue beneath the skin is heated to a temperature high enough to achieve the desired skin effect. The temperature to produce the desired effect is usually in the range of 38-60 degrees Celsius. One method that has been used to heat the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin is pulsed or continuous radio frequency (RF) energy. In this method, electrodes are applied to the skin, and RF voltage pulses are applied through the electrodes. The nature of the voltage pulses is selected so as to generate RF current pulses that heat t...

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[0021] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. This is shown by illustrating different embodiments in which the apparatus and methods may be practiced. Because components of the present device embodiments may be positioned in many different orientations, the use of directional terms is for purposes of illustration and in no way of limitation. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present methods and apparatus. Accordingly, the following detailed description should not be considered in a limiting sense, with the scope of the apparatus and methods being defined by the appended claims.

[0022] As used herein, the term "skin treatment" includes cosmetic treatments of the skin of layers such as the stratum corneum, dermis, epidermis, skin rejuvenation procedures, wrinkle removal, and procedures such...

technical field

[0001] The method and device relate to the field of personal cosmetic procedures, in particular to wrinkle removal procedures. Background technique

[0002] Appearance is important to most people. In recent years, various methods and devices have been developed for different cosmetic treatments. Among these methods and devices are hair removal, treatment of vascular damage and skin rejuvenation. In these treatments, a piece of skin tissue beneath the skin is heated to a temperature high enough to achieve the desired skin effect. The temperature to produce the desired effect is usually in the range of 38-60 degrees Celsius. One method that has been used to heat the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin is pulsed or continuous radio frequency (RF) energy. In this method, electrodes are applied to the skin, and RF voltage pulses are applied through the electrodes. The nature of the voltage pulses is selected so as to generate RF current pulses that heat t...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0021] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. This is shown by illustrating different embodiments in which the apparatus and methods may be practiced. Because components of the present device embodiments may be positioned in many different orientations, the use of directional terms is for purposes of illustration and in no way of limitation. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present methods and apparatus. Accordingly, the following detailed description should not be considered in a limiting sense, with the scope of the apparatus and methods being defined by the appended claims.

[0022] As used herein, the term "skin treatment" includes cosmetic treatments of the skin of layers such as the stratum corneum, dermis, epidermis, skin rejuvenation procedures, wrinkle removal, and procedures such...

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