Patent ID: 8647332
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for treating a skin target area comprising: one or more RF electrodes adapted to provide RF energy for heating the skin target area; and a quasi-fractional light unit adapted to provide optical spots of energy having a wavelength not greater than 1200 nm for heating the skin target area, the RF electrodes and the quasi-fractional light unit being configured to provide energy essentially simultaneously to the skin target area to heat the entire target in non-uniform manner by way of a matrix of spots each having a predetermined diameter, wherein the quasi-fractional light unit comprises: a light source outputting light; and a shield provided adjacent the light source, the shield including a plurality of holes for creating quasi-fractional light on a side of the shield furthest from the light source, the plurality of holes corresponding to the matrix of spots in a one-to-one relationship, wherein the shield is made of a ceramic material that allows light to pass therethrough at an attenuated amount, and wherein the ceramic material corresponds to Aluminum Oxide.