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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2001
Jens Elbrecht, Jena, DE;
Juergen Kuehnert, Jena, DE;
Bernhard Seitz, Jenapriessnitz, DE;
Gabriele Zimmermann, Jena, DE;
Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH, Jena, DE;
Abstract
A dermatological handpiece by which a laser beam is directed to the surface of a selected skin area for purposes of a cosmetic treatment and the skin area is subjected to the action of the laser beam. A method is also disclosed for the cosmetic treatment of skin surfaces during the operation of this handpiece. A handpiece of the type described above is outfitted with a device for moderating the temperature of the skin surfaces on which the laser beam acted immediately beforehand and/or is to be subjected to the action of the laser beam immediately following the temperature moderation. The handpiece is further provided with elements for influencing the laser beam cross section with respect to shape, dimensioning and intensity distribution.