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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2014
Kevin T. Schomacker, Maynard, MA (US);
Xiaoming Shang, Lexington, MA (US);
Hebert R. Otterson, Needham, MA (US);
Antonio Paulino, Watertown, MA (US);
Kevin T. Schomacker, Maynard, MA (US);
Xiaoming Shang, Lexington, MA (US);
Hebert R. Otterson, Needham, MA (US);
Antonio Paulino, Watertown, MA (US);
Candela Corporation, Wayland, MA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for treating a subcutaneous fat region is provided. The apparatus includes a housing that has a skin contacting portion defining a chamber. The apparatus also includes a first spaced region in the housing through which a coolant passes and a second spaced region in the housing that is at least partially evacuated of air. The apparatus further includes a source of electromagnetic radiation, a source of vacuum in fluid communication with the chamber, and a source for the coolant.