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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2016
Filed:
May. 18, 2011
Kevin Schomacker, Maynard, MA (US);
James C. Hsia, Weston, MA (US);
Kevin Schomacker, Maynard, MA (US);
James C. Hsia, Weston, MA (US);
Candela Corporation, Wayland, MA (US);
Abstract
A method of treating a subcutaneous fat region is provided. The method includes generating electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of about 1,200 nm to about 1,230 nm and delivering an average power density of less than or equal to about 2.3 W/cmof the electromagnetic radiation to the subcutaneous fat region for at least 300 seconds. The method also includes cooling an epidermal region and at least a portion of a dermal region overlying the subcutaneous fat region for at least a portion of the at least 300 seconds. The method further includes causing necrosis of at least one fat cell in the subcutaneous fat region.