Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for stimulating cellulite reduction using a femtosecond diode laser irradiation system. The system comprises a femtosecond diode laser capable of generating laser light that has a wavelength of 1000 nm-10,000 nm, a power level of 300 mw-5 W, and a pulse duration of less than 1 picosecond. A light-emitting device is coupled to the diode laser by means of flexible waveguide and is held over the skin. The device may be a handheld wand or an area pad comprising a plurality of light-emitting lenses on a surface of the pad. Laser setting controls are set to achieve a depth of photon absorption into the skin to reach subcutaneous adipose tissue.

Abstract: A method of promoting hair growth by treating living biological tissue via optical irradiation in combination with bioactive compounds.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for treatment of living biological tissue by optical irradiation.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for treatment of living biological tissue by optical irradiation.

Abstract: A device is provided which includes one or more sensors operable to measure one or more hair growth parameters of a tissue of a subject. A plurality of light sources is operable to radiate optical energy at a predetermined wavelength to promote hair growth. A control unit is coupled with the one or more sensors and the plurality of light sources, and a memory stores instructions executable by the control unit. The instructions may include to: receive, from the one or more sensors, the one or more measured hair growth parameters; determine a region within a boundary to be treated based on the one or more measured hair growth parameters; and radiate, by the plurality of light sources, optical energy at the predetermined wavelength at the region to be treated. The optical energy may be radiated within the boundaries of the region.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for suppressing appetite. An illumination device such as a lamp or helmet is placed over the patient's head, the illumination device having a plurality of light sources in a fixed configuration selected to illuminate the patient's head with blue light having a wavelength in the range of 400 nm-495 nm. Concurrently with illuminating the patient's head with blue light, at least one acupuncture point on the patient is irradiated with coherent laser light having a wavelength ranging from 400 nm-2500 nm at a power level of 500 mw or less. The laser light may be supplied by a hand held wand, a face cover, and/or ear covers each having laser diodes held in contact with the respective acupuncture points.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for stimulating cellulite reduction using a femtosecond diode laser irradiation system. The system comprises a femtosecond diode laser capable of generating laser light that has a wavelength of 1000 nm-10,000 nm, a power level of 300 mw-5 W, and a pulse duration of less than 1 picosecond. A light-emitting device is coupled to the diode laser by means of flexible waveguide and is held over the skin. The device may be a handheld wand or an area pad comprising a plurality of light-emitting lenses on a surface of the pad. Laser setting controls are set to achieve a depth of photon absorption into the skin to reach subcutaneous adipose tissue.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for stimulating subcutaneous fat reduction using a femtosecond diode laser irradiation system. The system comprises a femtosecond diode laser capable of generating laser light that has a wavelength of 1000 nm-10,000 nm, a power level of 500 mw-12 W, and a pulse duration of less than 1 picosecond. A light-emitting device is coupled to the diode laser by means of flexible waveguide and is held over the skin. The device may be a handheld wand or an area pad comprising a plurality of light-emitting lenses on a surface of the pad. Laser setting controls are set to achieve a depth of photon absorption into the skin to reach subcutaneous adipose tissue.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for stimulating skin tightening using a femtosecond diode laser irradiation system. The system comprises a femtosecond diode laser capable of generating laser light that has a wavelength of 300 nm-12,000 nm, a power level of 500 mw-1000 mw, and a pulse duration of less than 1 picosecond. A light-emitting device is coupled to the diode laser by means of flexible waveguide and is held over the skin. The device may be a handheld wand or an area pad comprising a plurality of light-emitting lenses on a surface of the pad. Laser setting controls are set to achieve a depth of photon absorption into the skin to reach the dermis and subcutaneous layer to stimulate fibroblasts to increase production of collagen and elastin fibers.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for removing tattoos and treating hyperpigmentation lesions in skin using a femtosecond diode laser irradiation system. The system comprises a femtosecond diode laser capable of generating laser light that has a wavelength of 300 nm-12,000 nm, a power level of 300 mw-1000 mw, and a pulse duration of less than 1 picosecond. A manipulable wand is coupled to the diode laser by means of flexible waveguide, and the wand is held over the skin to irradiate an area of the skin containing tattoo ink or a hyperpigmentation lesion. Laser setting controls are set to achieve a depth and rate of photon absorption and conversion to heat in the skin sufficient to fracture tattoo ink particles or damage melanosomes with a lesion in a time frame short enough to prevent thermal damage to adjacent tissue.