Patent ID: 8906015
Filing Date: 2014-12-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for selectively treating a plurality of discrete skin volumes, the system comprising: a plurality of protruding conducting elements configured to contact a plurality of discrete skin locations, wherein the plurality of protruding conducting elements are further configured for connection to an RF voltage source for applying a voltage to the plurality of protruding conducting elements to energize the plurality of protruding conducting elements, and wherein the plurality of protruding conducting elements are further configured such that, when the plurality of protruding conducting elements are in contact with the discrete skin locations and energized, the plurality of protruding conducting elements cause selective heating of the plurality of discrete skin volumes adjacent to the plurality of discrete skin locations; and a cooling element configured to maintain the plurality of discrete skin locations below a coagulation temperature when the plurality of protruding conducting elements are in contact with the plurality of discrete skin locations, the cooling element comprising at least one tube between protruding conducting elements and at least a coolant circulating therethrough.