Device and a method for treating skin conditions

Skin tissue is subjected to energy that creates differential heating of the area being treated causing pores and follicle ducts to open so that excess oil, sebum, fatty deposits, or other unwanted deposits can be removed. A vacuum device is used to direct suction to the treated skin area helping to remove the unwanted deposits. The heating is controlled so that no skin tissue is damaged while still providing enough heat to the sebaceous gland to alter the gland to reduce its production of sebum and destroy bacteria in the treated area.

Method for treating acne

A method for treatment and modification of material including biological material using an electromagnetic energy source directed to apply the energy to a region of the material, so as to modify and treat a portion of the material in the region. Preferably, an interaction-modifying substance is in the treated region prior to the interaction.

Laser tissue processing for cosmetic and bio-medical applications

A method and a device for modifying target material for esthetic or biomedical applications. A source of energy is directed to apply the energy to a region of the tissue, so as to ablate or modify a portion of the tissue in the region allowing the creation of a desired esthetic pattern or target perforation for product, drug or nutrient delivery. Preferably, cooling of tissue in the region is initiated subsequent to the ablation.

Device and method for treating skin disorders with thermal energy

A device and a method for thermal treatments of target material with various thermal interactions are disclosed. A preferred treatment includes Thermal Heat Shuttle that transports a predetermined known quota of energy to the target surface. In particular, the launching of thermal energy quanta from various energy sources in lumps of energy quanta and leading to the treatment and healing of a variety of skin conditions are disclosed.

Home Use Device and Method for Treating Skin Conditions

Skin tissue is subjected to thermal energy that creates heating of the area being treated causing pores and follicle ducts to open so that excess oil, sebum, fatty deposits, or other unwanted deposits can be removed. A vacuum device is used to direct suction to the treated skin area helping to remove the unwanted deposits. Patterned thermal modification of tissue is used to expedite healing and minimize pain. The heating is controlled so that no skin tissue is damaged while still providing enough heat to the skin to alter the flow of sebum and destroy bacteria in the treated area.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATION OF SUBSURFACE MICRO-DISRUPTIONS FOR OPTHALMIC SURGERY AND OPTHALMIC APPLICATIONS

A device and a method for using laser energy for treatment of tissue, which can include generating short bursts of energy at a range of pulse repetition rates. The method comprises selective surface and/or three-dimensional interactions for therapeutic use and/or to modify or remove tissue from targets. The device and method can subsurface disruptions in tissue at selected depths and densities.

TISSUE OPTICAL CLEARING DEVICES FOR SUBSURFACE LIGHT-INDUCED PHASE-CHANGE AND METHOD OF USE

Tissue optical clearing devices for subsurface photodisruption and methods of use generally comprise an energy source in conjunction with mechanical optical clearing for the creation of high precision surface and subsurface photodisruption and/or photoablation.

Home use device and methods for treating skin conditions

Skin tissue is subjected to thermal energy that creates heating of the area being treated causing pores and follicle ducts to open so that excess oil, sebum, fatty deposits, or other unwanted deposits can be removed. A vacuum device is used to direct suction to the treated skin area helping to remove the unwanted deposits. Patterned thermal modification of tissue is used to expedite healing and minimize pain. The heating is controlled so that no skin tissue is damaged while still providing enough heat to the skin to alter the flow of sebum and destroy bacteria in the treated area.

Devices and methods for generation of subsurface micro-disruptions for biomedical applications

A device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a variable pulse repetition rates. The repetition rates range from a single shot to several hundred Mega-Hertzs so that selective, three dimensional interactions with a volumetric zone of skin or issue can be created substantially without damage or substantial changes to overlying or underlying or surrounding tissue or skin. A method and a device for treating targeted material and targeted tissue are described.

Method for treating acne

A method for treatment and modification of material including biological material using an electromagnetic energy source directed to apply the energy to a region of the material, so as to modify and treat a portion of the material in the region. Preferably, an interaction-modifying substance is in the treated region prior to the interaction.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING MEDICAL, SKIN, AND HAIR DISORDERS WITH ENERGY

A device and a method for thermal treatments of target material with various thermal interactions are disclosed. A device for treating hair on the skin comprises a treatment head coupled to a housing; a hair remover for removing the hair from a target area of the skin; a light source for transmitting a predetermined amount of energy to the skin. A device and method for treatment of tissue. The device comprises of an energy source for treatment of surface and subsurface tissue, And of a mechanical source of energy for mechanically deforming the treated tissue. Both the Mechanical Energy (ME) and the Treatment Energy (TE) may be either continuously operating (CO) or modulated in time and space. 1. A device for treating skin by delivering a controlled amount of thermal energy to the skin comprising:a flash lamp for emitting optical energy;a reflector for directing the optical energy emitted from the flash lamp;a circuit to deliver a predetermined amount of energy to the flash lamp;an absorbing layer being placed between the flash lamp and the skin and capable of absorbing at least some of the optical energy discharged by the flash lamp and converting it into thermal energy.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the absorbing layer comprises a pattern of regions with higher and lower transmissions.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the absorbing layer is supported on a transparent substrate.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the absorbing layer is made of absorbing metal5. The device of wherein the absorbing layer is made of absorbing insulator.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a power source electrically coupled to a capacitor of the circuit claim 1 , wherein the capacitor is charged by the power source and discharged by a user-operated external trigger.7. A device for treating skin claim 1 , the device comprising:a treatment head coupled to a housing;a window positioned on the treatment head;a light source for transmitting a predetermined amount of energy out ...

Devices and methods for treatment of skin conditions

Devices and methods for the treatment of skin conditions and lesions are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is a compact hand held device that can be safely used by those suffering from skin conditions, such as acne, warts, cold blisters, blemished skin, or fine wrinkles. The devices described herein employ the application of heat for the treatment of skin conditions and lesions. Typically, the peak temperatures employed are about 70° C. to about 400° C. by the devices, are achieved in less than about 1 second, and maintained for less than about 1 second. In some embodiments, the skin surface is heated with heat pulses. Thermal conduction transfers heat from the device to the skin and causes a biological response that accelerates acne clearing, treats blemished skin, itching, or fine wrinkles. The total heat transferred is low enough to prevent burns.

Device and a method for treating vulnerable plaque and cardiovascular diseases

A device and a method for treating Vulnerable Plaque by pulsed focused energy is described. The present invention describe a device and a method for a) breaking through plaque blocking arteries (totally occluded arteries) so that wires and stents can introduced to open the blocked or totally occluded arteries, and b) applying a controlled amount of energy to VP (possibly with cooling or energy removal applied to the surface layers) so that at least some of the constituents of the VP are stabilized or denatured so they can no longer cause blood clotting or are stabilized to prevent emergence into the blood stream and thus prevent clotting. Additionally an imaging method (for example, OCT, side looking OCT, IVUS, Ultrasound, OCT, thermography, IR imaging, Florence imaging, luminescent imaging, MRI, Videography, or other imaging technologies, allow viewing of the progress of the damage caused to the VP blood clot-causing components or the progress in the stabilization of the VP. Imaging of ...

Home use device and method for treating skin conditions

Skin tissue is subjected to thermal energy that creates heating of the area being treated causing pores and follicle ducts to open so that excess oil, sebum, fatty deposits, or other unwanted deposits can be removed. A vacuum device is used to direct suction to the treated skin area helping to remove the unwanted deposits. Patterned thermal modification of tissue is used to expedite healing and minimize pain. The heating is controlled so that no skin tissue is damaged while still providing enough heat to the skin to alter the flow of sebum and destroy bacteria in the treated area.

Home Use Device and Method for Treating Skin Conditions

Skin tissue is subjected to thermal energy that creates heating of the area being treated causing pores and follicle ducts to open so that excess oil, sebum, fatty deposits, or other unwanted deposits can be removed. A vacuum device is used to direct suction to the treated skin area helping to remove the unwanted deposits. Patterned thermal modification of tissue is used to expedite healing and minimize pain. The heating is controlled so that no skin tissue is damaged while still providing enough heat to the skin to alter the flow of sebum and destroy bacteria in the treated area. 1. A method of treating a skin condition , comprising:placing a device having a treatment head such that the treatment head is positioned against a selected area of skin surface, wherein the treatment head is configured to generate heat responsive to being provided with electrical energy;providing sufficient energy to the treatment head to heat the selected area of the skin surface such that temperature at the selected area of skin surface rises to at least 70° C.; and{'sup': '2', 'ceasing energy delivery to the treatment head before 10 seconds have elapsed, before the total energy density provided at the treatment head exceeds 5 J/cm, and before the skin below the selected area of skin surface suffers substantial denaturing of tissue at the epidermal/dermal junction.'}2. The method of claim 2 , comprising the further step of:actively cooling the surface of the skin to a temperature of less than 50° C.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:treating the skin with an anti-microbial radiation that includes blue to ultraviolet wavelengths.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying a vacuum directly to the selected area of skin surface within 5 minutes of application of the energy pulse.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing sufficient energy to the treatment head to heat the selected area of skin surface comprises providing sufficient energy such that temperature at ...

TISSUE OR NERVE TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD

A device and a method for the treatment, modification, imaging, and guiding targeted brain tissue and brain activity are described herein. 1. A method for modifying brain tissue or other targeted tissue , comprising:a. Applying a micro-needle or hollow wave guide to a targeted region, wherein the micro needle or hollow wave guide (HWG) includes an inner diameter of about 2 mm, 1 mm 0.5 mm 0.1 mm 0.05 mm and 0.001 mm (10 gm), wherein said hollow wave guide or needle is surrounded by support tube;b. Creating a conduit by removing tissue so that a substance may be delivered into the targeted tissue; andc. Applying an energy source to the targeted tissue to obtain a desired effect.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said microneedle or HWG can deliver USPL pulses that drill substantially with no thermal or mechanical damage and lead to the targeted region claim 1 , and wherein inner diameter of the HWG or micro-needle is about 10 micrometer or from about 10 micrometer μm to about 50 micrometer.3. A method for interacting with a brain claim 1 , comprising:a. Providing an external energy source capable of exciting a substance;b. Inserting a substance capable of being excited by the external energy source into a region of the brain where stimulation, excitation or a response is desired;c. Activating said external energy source at a desired time; andd. Obtaining a desired effect or image or sensing information.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the external energy source is selected from a group consisting essentially of: a mechanical energy claim 3 , an energy applied to needles to drive said needles into the brain tissue claim 3 , an energy applied to needles to drive said pins into the brain tissue claim 3 , an energy applied to other members capable of penetrating tissue to drive said members into the brain tissue claim 3 , an energy applied to syringes to drive said syringes into the brain tissue claim 3 , a Light Energy claim 3 , a Radio Frequency Energy claim 3 , an ...

Skin treatment and hair treatment device with protruding guards

The present invention relates to the fields of skin care and energy-tissue interaction. More particularly, the invention relates to a device and method for enhancing operation and treatment safety during applications of energy to the skin and human body.

Energy application with cooling

A method for applying energy to biological tissue. An electromagnetic energy source is directed to apply the energy to a region of the tissue, so as to ablate a portion of the tissue in the region. Preferably, cooling of tissue in the region is initiated subsequent to the ablation.

Device and Method for Treating Skin Disorders with Thermal Energy

A device and a method for thermal treatments of target material with various thermal interactions are disclosed. A preferred treatment includes at least one capacitor and thermal heat generator that provides a predetermined known quota of energy to the target surface. In particular, the launching of thermal energy quanta from various energy sources in lumps of energy quanta and leading to the treatment and healing of a variety of skin conditions are disclosed.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATION OF SUBSURFACE MICRO-DISRUPTIONS FOR OPTHALMIC SURGERY AND OPTHALMIC APPLICATIONS

A device and a method for using laser energy for treatment of tissue, which can include generating short bursts of energy at a range of pulse repetition rates. The method comprises selective surface and/or three-dimensional interactions for therapeutic use and/or to modify or remove tissue from targets. The device and method can subsurface disruptions in tissue at selected depths and densities. 1. A device configured to create a plurality of at least 100 subsurface disruptions per mmin a selected layer of material , wherein the subsurface disruptions have depths less than about 0.5 millimeter , the device comprising:{'b': 200', '196', '255', '255, 'an ultrashort pulse laser beam generator () comprising a scanner () that produces a plurality of at least 100 beams () in an x,y plane, wherein each of the at least 100 beams () have a pulse duration of 10 nanoseconds or less and an energy per pulse of between 0.01 nJ and 10 Joule;'}{'b': 257', '255, 'an optic () configured to focus the at least 100 beams () in the selected layer of material at the depths of the subsurface disruptions;'}{'b': '134', 'a detector element () that detects characteristics the material and provides detected signals; and'}{'b': 202', '134', '200', '257', '255, 'a processor () configured to receive the detected signals from the detector element () and cooperate with the laser beam generator () and the optic () to create and focus the at least 100 beams () with pulse durations and energy per pulse levels and focus depths so that the at least 100 subsurface disruptions are 20 micrometers or less in diameter, and the material above the selected layer is free of modification to a depth of about 5 micrometers or more from the surface.'}2202200257. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor () is configured to cooperate with the laser beam generator () and the optic () and to direct and focus the beams to create the at least 100 subsurface disruptions at depths of less than 200 micrometer.3202200257 ...

Devices and methods for generation of subsurface micro-disruptions for opthalmic surgery and opthalmic applications

A device and a method for using laser energy for treatment of tissue, which can include generating short bursts of energy at a range of pulse repetition rates. The method comprises selective surface and/or three-dimensional interactions for therapeutic use and/or to modify or remove tissue from targets. The device and method can subsurface disruptions in tissue at selected depths and densities.

Method and apparatus for tissue treatment and modification

An apparatus and method for an efficient, passively Q-switched microlaser producing high peak power pulses of light of extremely short duration are disclosed. This microlaser utilizes Yb3+:YAG as the gain medium instead of conventionally used Nd3+:YAG or Nd3+:YVO4gain media The utilization of the Yb3+:YAG allows superior performance of high peak-power microlaser in many aspects with respect to conventionally used Nd3+:YAG as the gain media. The efficiency of the pump of said microlaser (the so called optical-to-optical efficiency) can be higher by factor of two to four, with respect to Nd:YAG based, provided all other output parameters such as pulsewidth, output peak power and spatial quality of the beam being equal. The improved efficiency allows reducing the cost and size of the whole microlaser system substantially. In addition to lowering the cost of the microlaser system by factor of two to three, the temperature stability of the proposed microchip laser improved by factor of 5, due ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATION OF SUBSURFACE MICRODISRUPTIONS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

A device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a variable pulse repetition rates. The repetition rates range from a single shot to several hundreds Mega-Hertz so that selective, three dimensional interactions with a volumetric zone of skin or issue can be created substantially without damage or substantial changes to overlying or underlying or surrounding tissue or skin.

Energy application with cooling

A method for applying energy to biological tissue. An electromagnetic energy source is directed to apply the energy to a region of the tissue, so as to ablate a portion of the tissue in the region. Preferably, cooling of tissue in the region is initiated subsequent to the ablation.

Method for treating acne

A method for treatment and modification of material including biological material using an electromagnetic energy source directed to apply the energy to a region of the material, so as to modify and treat a portion of the material in the region. Preferably, an interaction-modifying substance is in the treated region prior to the interaction.

Ultrashort Pulse Laser Subsurface Tissue Modifications

For Example, said method and device are directed towards the treatment of skin and subsurface structure of skin for removal of hair, skin protection from Sun light and other externally damaging effects, bacteria depositions, and reduction of hair, acne, sweat, wrinkles among other applications in the skin. Additional example of embodiments of the present invention are subsurface and surface treatment of the cornea, crystalline lens, retina and other ophthalmology applications in treatment of the eye. 1. A method for protecting a surface , the method comprises: applying energy to the surface moving said energy source so that a pattern is formed on the surface of said surface so that a pattern is formed on said surface , the surface comprises a texture or a pattern , said pattern or texture comprises a topography or elevated or lowered surface features , the dimension of the elevated or lowered features are on the order of a few micrometers , and the features separating said elevated or lowered features are also on the order of a few micrometer.2. The method of wherein said surface is an organ.3. The method of wherein said surface is a skin.4. A device for creating a protection of a target surface claim 1 , the device comprises: providing an energy source claim 1 , an energy coupler coupling the energy from the source to the surface so that said energy forms a texture or a pattern is formed on the surface of said surface so that the surface acquires a texture or a pattern claim 1 , said pattern or texture comprises a topography or elevated or lowered surface features claim 1 , the dimension of the elevated or lowered features are on the order of a few micrometers claim 1 , and the features separating said elevated or lowered features are also on the order of a few micrometer.5. The device of wherein said pattern comprises by a plurality of spaced apart features attached to or projected into said base article claim 4 , said plurality of features comprising at least one ...

SKIN TREATMENT AND HAIR TREATMENT DEVICE WITH PROTRUDING GUARDS

The present invention relates to the fields of skin care and energy-tissue interaction. More particularly, the invention relates to a device and method for enhancing operation and treatment safety during applications of energy to the skin and human body.

Opto-thermal material modification

A device and a method for removing or modifying a material substance, comprising: applying energy to an intermediate material, said intermediate material subsequently delivering said energy to the target material. The device and the method also utilize active energy removal schemes in order to minimize pain, and/or protect some tissue and or control tissue modification and removal effects. A system for enhancing and improving the delivery of a substance across a barrier. A substance is applied to the surface of the barrier to be penetrated. The substance is then brought in contact with a device containing an energy source, said energy source emit energy which causes an intermediate medium to drive the substance across the barrier.

Energy application with cooling

A method for applying energy to biological tissue. An electromagnetic energy source is directed to apply the energy to a region of the tissue, so as to ablate a portion of the tissue in the region. Preferably, cooling of tissue in the region is initiated subsequent to the ablation.

Method for treating acne

A method for treatment and modification of material including biological material using an electromagnetic energy source directed to apply the energy to a region of the material, so as to modify and treat a portion of the material in the region. Preferably, an interaction-modifying substance is in the treated region prior to the interaction.

Laser tissue processing for cosmetic and bio-medical applications

A method and a device for modifying target material for esthetic or biomedical applications. A source of energy is directed to apply the energy to a region of the tissue, so as to ablate or modify a portion of the tissue in the region allowing the creation of a desired esthetic pattern or target perforation for product, drug or nutrient delivery. Preferably, cooling of tissue in the region is initiated subsequent to the ablation.

Device and method for treating skin disorders with thermal energy

A device and a method for thermal treatments of target material with various thermal interactions are disclosed. A preferred treatment includes Thermal Heat Shuttle that transports a predetermined known quota of energy to the target surface. In particular, the launching of thermal energy quanta from various energy sources in lumps of energy quanta and leading to the treatment and healing of a variety of skin conditions are disclosed.

Devices and methods for generation of subsurface microdisruptions for biomedical applications

A device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a variable pulse repetition rates. The repetition rates range from a single shot to several hundreds Mega-Hertz so that selective, three dimensional interactions with a volumetric zone of skin or issue can be created substantially without damage or substantial changes to overlying or underlying or surrounding tissue or skin.

Method and apparatus for high precision variable rate material, removal and modification

A method and apparatus is disclosed for fast precise material processing and modification which minimizes collateral damage. Utilizing optimized, pulsed electromagnetic energy parameters leads to an interaction regime which minimizes residual energy deposition. Advantageously, removal of cumulative pulse train residual energy is further maximized through the rapid progression of the ablation front which move faster than the thermal energy diffusion front, thus ensuring substantial removal of residual energy to further minimize collateral thermal damage.

Method for permanent hair removal

A method for permanently removing hair utilizes the hair shaft and hair ducts to transmit light into the tissue sustaining the hair follicle, thereby permanently destroying or modifying the tissue in a manner which desirably mitigates hair growth. The method includes the steps of covering the patient's skin area with a high reflectance substance so as to substantially protect all skin components other than those sustaining the hair. The hair is optionally shaved or pulled out, and then the skin is illuminated with either a large-area electromagnetic radiation field for simultaneous destruction of multiple hair-follicles, or alternatively with a tightly-focused beam which destroys one hair at a time. Optionally, the beam may be rapidly scanned so as to destroy single hairs quickly in succession. The surrounding skin region is left substantially free of injury. This mitigates pain and enhances post hair removal healing.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATION OF SUBSURFACE MICRO-DISRUPTIONS FOR OPTHALMIC SURGERY AND OPTHALMIC APPLICATIONS

A Device and a method for using laser energy for treatment of ophthalmic tissue. The device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a range of pulse repetition rates. The method comprises surface and three dimensional interactions for therapeutic use and/or to modify or remove tissue from ophthalmic targets. A device comprises an energy source capable of generating short bursts of energy at a variable pulse repetition rates. The repetition rates range from a single shot to several hundred Mega-Hertz so that selective, three dimensional interactions with a volumetric modified zone within targeted tissue of the eye issue. 1. A device for treating tissue or the human eye , the device comprising: an energy source coupled to at least one optical component and at least one controller that operates the energy source , to generate an output beam of energy , said beam of energy generates a plurality of photomodified volumes of material at or below the surface of the eye , wherein said photomodified volumes comprise a three dimensional pattern within the tissue treated tissue or human eye , and wherein said three dimensional pattern thus generated further shows no unintended modifications in the targeted tissue of the eye further than about 5 micrometer outside the boundary of said pattern of photomodified volumes.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the output beam such that the output energy beam comprises pulsed emission claim 1 , wherein each pulse has a duration of no more than about 10.sup.−6 seconds.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the output beam such that the output energy beam comprises pulsed emission claim 1 , wherein each pulse has a duration of no more than about 10.sup.−9 seconds.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the output beam such that the output energy beam comprises pulsed emission claim 1 , wherein ...

HOME USE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING SKIN CONDITIONS

Skin tissue is subjected to thermal energy that creates heating of the area being treated causing pores and follicle ducts to open so that excess oil, sebum, fatty deposits, or other unwanted deposits can be removed. A vacuum device is used to direct suction to the treated skin area helping to remove the unwanted deposits. Patterned thermal modification of tissue is used to expedite healing and minimize pain. The heating is controlled so that no skin tissue is damaged while still providing enough heat to the skin to alter the flow of sebum and destroy bacteria in the treated area. 1. A device for treating a region of intact living skin having a surface and an epidermal/dermal junction , comprising:a. an energy source;{'sup': 2', '2, 'b. a treatment head comprising an electrical resistance heater, a treatment tip having an area of between 0.2 cmand 9 cmconfigured to be placed against a skin surface, and a layer of electrically insulating but thermally conducting material in thermal contact with the treatment head, wherein the treatment head is configured to provide a thermal energy pulse at the treatment tip responsive to energy provided by the energy source;'}{'sup': '2', 'c. a controller that cooperates with the energy source to provide sufficient energy to the electrical resistance heater to heat the treatment tip and thereby create the energy pulse with the treatment head, wherein the controller controls and limits the energy provided to the electrical resistance heater such that the energy is provided to the electrical resistance heater to create an energy pulse; having a duration of no more than 100 sec, and the energy pulse delivers an average energy density of 5 J/cmor less from the treatment tip, and heats the treatment tip to a temperature of at least 50 degrees Celsius; and'}d. a source providing suction.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the treatment tip has an area of between 0.2 cmand 9 cm.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the energy is provided to ...

TISSUE TREATMENT AND MODIFICATION DEVICE

The present invention relates to the fields of energy-tissue interaction and medical treatment. The invention also relates to a device for enhancing the surgical operations. The device also improves treatment, efficacy, and safety of procedures involving the application of energy to various organs, tissue, in animals and in treating the human body. 1. A device comprising: an emitter that emits a first energy along a path; a first member that extends at least partially into the path; a circuit that couples activity of the emitter with movement of the first member.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the emitter comprises a flashlamp.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first energy comprise an incoherent beam.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first energy has an energy density of less than about 3 J/cmdegrees.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first energy is sufficient to cause damage to a retina of an eye.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first member has a length of no greater than 7 mm.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the circuit precluded the emitter from emitting the energy unless the first member is depressed.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the circuit precluded the emitter from emitting the first energy unless the first member is depressed by at least 3.5 mm.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the circuit allows the emitter to emit an aiming beam having a lower energy density than the first energy.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the circuit allows the emitter to emit an aiming beam having a different wavelength than the first energy.11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the circuit also couples activity of the emitter with movement of a second member.12. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first and second members are coupled to a common foot.13. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first member includes an expanded portion that absorbs at least 30% of the first energy.14. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first member is cooled below 5 ...

Method and apparatus for high precision variable rate material removal and modification

A method and apparatus is disclosed for fast precise material processing and modification which minimizes collateral damage. Utilizing optimized, pulsed electromagnetic energy parameters leads to an interaction regime which minimizes residual energy deposition. Advantageously, removal of cumulative pulse train residual energy is further maximized through the rapid progression of the ablation front which move faster than the thermal energy diffusion front, thus ensuring substantial removal of residual energy to further minimize collateral thermal damage.

Ultrashort pulse high repetition rate laser system for biological tissue processing

A method and apparatus is disclosed for fast, efficient, precise and damage-free biological tissue removal using an ultrashort pulse duration laser system (10) operating at high pulse repetition rates. The duration of each laser pulse is on the order of about 1 fs to less than 50 ps such that energy deposition is localized in a small depth and occurs before significant hydrodynamic motion and thermal conduction, leading to collateral damage, can take place. The depth of material removed per pulse is on the order of about 1 micrometer, and the minimal thermal and mechanical effects associated with this ablation method allows for high repetition rate operation, in the region of 10 to over 1000 Hertz, which, in turn, achieves high material removal rates. The input laser energy per ablated volume of tissue is small, and the energy density required to ablate material decreases with decreasing pulse width. The use of a chirped-pulse amplified Titanium-doped sapphire laser (10) is disclosed as the source in one embodiment.

Ultrashort pulse high repetition rate laser system

A method and apparatus is disclosed for fast, efficient, precise and damage-free biological tissue removal using an ultrashort pulse duration laser system (10) operating at high pulse repetition rates. The duration of each laser pulse is on the order of about 1 fs to less than 50 ps such that energy deposition is localized in a small depth and occurs before significant hydrodynamic motion and thermal conduction, leading to collateral damage, can take place. The depth of material removed per pulse is on the order of about 1 micrometer, and the minimal thermal and mechanical effects associated with this ablation method allows for high repetition rate operation, in the region of 10 to over 1000 Hertz, which, in turn, achieves high material removal rates. The input laser energy per ablated volume of tissue is small, and the energy density required to ablate material decreases with decreasing pulse width. The use of a chirped-pulse amplified Titanium-doped sapphire laser (10) is disclosed as the source in one embodiment.

Method and apparatus for permanent hair removal

A method and apparatus (200) for permanently removing hair utilizes the hair shaft, and hair ducts to transmit light into the tissue sustaining the hair follicle, thereby permanently destroying or modifying the tissue in a manner which desirably mitigates hair growth. The method includes the steps of covering the patient's skin area with a high reflectance substance so as to substantially protect all skin components other than those sustaining the hair. The hair is optionally shaved or pulled out, and then the skin is illuminated (210) with either a large area electromagnetic radiation field for simultaneous destruction of multiple hair follicles (216), or alternatively with a tightly focused beam which destroys one hair at a time. Optionally, the beam may be rapidly scanned so as to destroy single hairs quickly in succession. The surrounding skin region is left substantially free of injury. This mitigates pain, and enhances post hair removal healing. A method for treating acne is also disclosed.

System and method for damaging viruses

A method for damaging viruses in a human tissue comprised generating a series of ultra-short pulse laser (USPL) pulses by a USPL generator, radiating the USPL pulses by a USPL applicator and exposing the human tissue to a defined number of generated USPL pulses wherein an energy absorbing enhancing substance is disposed between the human tissue and the USPL applicator.

System and method for damaging viruses

System and method for damaging viruses

A method for damaging viruses in a human tissue comprised generating a series of ultra-short pulse laser (USPL) pulses by a USPL generator, radiating the USPL pulses by a USPL applicator and exposing the human tissue to a defined number of generated USPL pulses wherein an energy absorbing enhancing substance is disposed between the human tissue and the USPL applicator.

System and method for damaging viruses

A method for damaging viruses in a human tissue comprised generating a series of ultra-short pulse laser (USPL) pulses by a USPL generator, radiating the USPL pulses by a USPL applicator and exposing the human tissue to a defined number of generated USPL pulses wherein an energy absorbing enhancing substance is disposed between the human tissue and the USPL applicator.

Tissue optical clearing devices for subsurface light-induced phase-change and methods of use

Tissue optical clearing devices for subsurface photodisruption and methods of use generally comprise an energy source in conjunction with mechanical optical clearing for the creation of high precision surface and subsurface photodisruption and/or photoablation.

Tissue optical clearing devices for subsurface light-induced phase-change and methods of use

Opto-thermal material modification