Abstract: Devices and methods for dermatology and more particularly to fluid enhanced skin treatment system for skin rejuvenation that can use an abrasive probe for removing epidermal layers while contemporaneously providing for the infusion of therapeutic fluids into the skin.

Abstract: A light based skin treatment device (10, 20) is provided, comprising a light source (18) for providing an incident light beam (21) for treating a skin (30) by laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) of hair or skin tissue, a transparent exit window (14) for allowing the incident light beam (21) to exit the device (10, 20), and an optical system for focusing the incident light beam (21) into a focal spot (221, 222) in the hair or skin tissue outside the skin treatment device (10, 20).

Abstract: A multichannel stimulation system for regenerating damaged corneal nerves, includes: electrically contacting a contactor of the multichannel unit with the stimulation signal module; providing an electric pulse signal, by the stimulation signal module; transferring an electric pulse signal of a first duration time and an electric pulse signal of a seventh duration time to the first channel, and transferring an electric pulse signal; maintaining an adjusted magnitude of the absolute value of an electric pulse signal when the magnitude of the absolute value of the electric pulse signal desired by a user is adjusted; and confirming whether impedance measured between the first channel and an area where the first channel is attached and impedance measured between the second channel and an area where the second channel is attached exceed a reference impedance.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical-type handpiece is specially designed to be used with a laser Generator, particularly those that use a CO2 laser and provide a laser beam in fractional mode. The fractional mode laser beam is provided in a pattern of homogeneous points aligned in rows, columns or diagonally, and such a pattern allows internal tissue along an entire length of a vagina of a patient to be treated and a pelvic floor of the patient to be retracted, such that a urinary bladder of the patient is elevated and, owing to the change in angle thereof, slight or moderate losses of urine are resolved or improved. In addition, the device can be used to treat the inner surface of the vagina of the patient, reducing vaginal laxity caused by childbirth and age.

Abstract: An adapter for attachment to a medical application device includes an energy generating device and a distal tip for applying the energy generated to skin tissue. The adapter includes a substantially hollow body with a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. The proximal end portion is sized to mount on the distal tip of the energy generating device; the distal end portion is substantially open. The adapter further includes at least one through port extending from the proximal end portion to the open distal end portion of the adapter.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flash generator for providing power supply to a flash tube so that the flash tube rapidly provides a light output adapted to FP-sync, Flat Peak. The flash generator comprises a capacitor bank, an output and a switch configured to switch a current flow from the capacitor bank via the output to provide a variable power via the output. The flash generator further comprises a controller for controlling the switch, whereby by controlling the on time of the switch, the generator is operative to provide, during a time period of 100 to 2000 ?s during a peak time period within the time period, an average power at least 4 times higher than the average power provided during the other time period within the time period, whereby the flash tube during the peak time period becomes fully ignited.

Abstract: There is provided a skin beauty device having a multi-filter type housing, wherein even if a fluid remaining on a skin is sucked from the skin beauty device, the sucked fluid is stored in an inner space of the housing and blocked from being transmitted to a suction motor side, and even if some fluid is transmitted to the suction motor side, the housing includes a plurality of filters to prevent the suction motor from being damaged by the suction of the fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus for destroying pathogens includes a platform and an LED matrix panel. The platform has a portion configured to permit passage of ultraviolet light therethrough. The LED matrix panel is disposed below the portion of the platform and includes a grid and a plurality of discreetly-controlled, ultraviolet light LEDs (UV LEDs). The grid defines a plurality of cells. Each UV LED is associated with one cell such that the cells direct the ultraviolet light emitted by the UV LEDs upwardly through the portion of the platform to sanitize an object supported on the portion of the platform.

Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the present teachings, systems and methods for applying treatment energy, e.g., electromagnetic radiation such as laser radiation in the visible and near infrared wavelengths, to body areas having bulges and fat deposits, loose skin, pain, acne and/or wounds. In some aspects, the systems and methods can enable relatively lengthy treatments to be performed by having the practitioner set-up and/or start the treatment, thereafter allowing the treatment to proceed safely and effectively without the continued presence of the practitioner.

Abstract: Methods for providing and/or determining therapeutic treatment of at least a portion of a patient's brain are provided. The method includes applying light to at least a portion of a patient's brain and monitoring at least one physiological parameter of the patient. The method further includes receiving real-time feedback information regarding the at least one monitored physiological parameter and adjusting a treatment parameter of the applied light based on the real-time feedback information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for treating skin by means of intense pulsed light (IPL). Such apparatus may be used for the treatment of, for example, cosmetic purposes such as hair depilation or dermatological treatment of skin conditions such as acne or rosacea. The present invention provides an improved apparatus that can be used by a non-medical practitioner and comprises a light source comprising a light emitting element for transmitting light energy to the skin and a charge storage device for discharging an energy dose to the light emitting element. There is further provided at least one sensor for measuring a parameter of the skin and a control system configured to determine the treatment energy dose to be delivered. This treatment energy dose is derived using the sensor measurement and means of reduction in unwanted time delay associated with charging or discharging of the charge storage device in sole dependence on the current or most recently measured skin parameter.

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 present invention relates to a method of fatigue testing an elongate specimen, such as a wind turbine blade, comprising: calculating a service life damage sum at one or more locations on at least one respective first section of an elongate specimen, responsive to at least one strain time history associated with the specimen; determining a predicted test damage sum at the one or more locations for each of a plurality of predetermined test blocks separately applicable to the specimen; and selecting at least one test block associated with the plurality of predetermined test blocks based on a comparison of the predicted test damage sum with the service life damage sum for each of the one or more locations, wherein the selected at least one test block is applicable to the specimen to cause a test damage sum at each of the one or more locations that at least substantially matches the service life damage sum at each of the one or more locations.

Abstract: The present invention discloses use of butylidenephthalide (Bdph), a method of using the same, and a method for preparing a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. Because Bdph has the capability of promoting the hair growth and reducing the ?-amyloid protein (A?) level in nerve cells, the efficacy of improving the health and appearance of a subject can be achieved by administrating an effective amount of Bdph to the subject. Specifically, the Bdph has the efficacy of preventing or treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease caused by excessive build up of A? in the cells, and as an active ingredient in a topical composition, the Bdph is effective in promoting the hair growth at the site where the Bdph is administered.

Abstract: A contact lens, according to the present invention, comprises: a housing having a light-incident part on which a therapeutic beam oscillated from a beam generation part is incident, and a light-emitting part for guiding the therapeutic beam incident from the light-incident part to an eyeball; a first sensing part arranged between the light-incident part and the light-emitting part so as to sense the reaction occurring in a healing site of the eyeball on which the therapeutic beam is irradiated; and a second sensing part arranged in a region of the light-emitting part spaced from the first sensing part so as to sense whether contact has been made with the eyeball.

Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of fungal infections and/or other foot skin disorders, comprises a shoe-type housing having a substantially hollow interior forming a treatment chamber, a supporting platform disposed within the hollow chamber; so that a foot of a patient positioned within the treatment chamber is supported by the platform, so that nails are disposed at the lower level of the front part of the chamber, whereas the heel of the foot is being elevated a rear part thereof. A delivery and control assembly for the aqueous solution is provided. At least one light delivery arrangement is disposed within or in the vicinity of the treatment chamber.

Abstract: A cosmetic method of directionally tightening human skin tissue includes providing an ablative laser source and a non-ablative laser source, then using the ablative laser source to form one or more overlapping circular shaped microchannels in the skin tissue; the overlapping microchannels formed have a longitudinal dimension larger than their cross dimension; then, using the non-ablative laser source to weld the microchannels, whereby the welding causes the skin tissue to tighten.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light therapy device article of manufacture, system and method for providing light is delivered to the skin by means of one or more optical fibers in therapeutic dosages from light source in wavelengths of 614-624 nm, 668-684 nm, 751-772 nm, and 813-846 nm. The light source may be comprised from one or more light emitting diodes LED disposed on a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) and ferrule adapter assembly configured to deliver light to the skin directly of the patient from the light source disposed on the PCB adjacent a scalp surface. A control circuit operably connected to the PCB is adapted to provide energy to one or more zones of LEDs to address hair loss treatment regimen including splotchy balding, receding hairline balding, crown balding and total scalp surface therapy.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for treating cell components, cells, organelles, organs, and/or tissues with acoustic energy, electromagnetic energy, static or alternating electric fields, and/or static or alternating magnetic fields in the presence or absence of exogenous particulate agents for therapeutic applications.

Abstract: A collection optics system for a spectrometer and a Raman spectral system including the collection optics system is provided. The collection optics system is configured to selectively collect a Raman signal from scattered light output from a target object, the collection optics system includes a non-imaging collection unit configured to collect the Raman signal and output the Raman signal, the non-imaging collection unit including an entrance surface on which the scattered light is incident and an exit surface through which the Raman signal is output, and a Raman filter provided on a portion of the entrance surface of the non-imaging collection unit and configured to block the scattered light including a fluorescence signal. Therefore, the collection optics system may suppress reception of the fluorescence signal of the scattered light and selectively collect the Raman signal.

Abstract: A new and novel method for determining post procedural treatment is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: determining a depth at which a surgical procedure on at least one eye of a patient is to be performed or was performed; providing a first set of instructions for administering a first medication for a first length of time to said at least one eye of said patient, said first length of time based at least in part upon said depth; providing a second set of instructions for administering a second different pressure lowering medication for a second length of time to said at least one eye of said patient, and physically administering the first medication and second different pressure lowering medication based upon the instructions.

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of a soft tissue injury (eg a soft tissue injury that may be the cause, or contributes to, acute or chronic pain such. as sciatica) comprising; a thermal imaging arrangement to scan, a least a portion of a patient to provide a thermal image; a processing arrangement to review the thermal image to determine a point or region of thermal anomaly on the patient; a laser treatment device to provide a laser beam (eg for low-level laser treatment); and a guidance arrangement for the laser treatment device to guide the laser beam to the point or region of thermal anomaly on the patient as determined by the processing arrangement; to thereby treat the patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices and compositions useful for and methods of female genital skin reduction, improvement of skin tone and treatment of female urinary incontinence, as well as the treatment or improvement of other clinical conditions, including but not limited to those involving the female genitalia.

Abstract: There is provided a method for treating pigmented lesions comprising a composition which comprises at least one oxidant, at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant. The composition may further comprise at least one healing factor chosen from hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and allantoin, in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and computer readable media for measuring sub-epidermal moisture in patients to determine damaged tissue for clinical intervention. The present disclosure also provides methods for determining damaged tissue.

Abstract: A treatment device for fractional laser-based skin treatment includes an emission window having an elongated area and predefined locations that are arranged in an elongated array which extends along a treatment axis of the window. A treatment generator has a treatment laser for emitting laser light towards skin tissue from the predefined locations in the emission window for generating, in use, laser-based lesions inside the skin tissue. The treatment device also includes a motion sensor for sensing motion of the treatment device relative to the skin surface, and a controller for determining a non-zero sequence of at least one of the predefined locations from which laser light is consecutively emitted in dependence on the sensed motion. The controller allows generation of the non-zero sequence when the sensed motion of the treatment device relative to the skin surface only has a component in a direction parallel to the treatment axis.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for setting a cutting distance (?laser13 skin13 opt(z)) between a laser beam (14) and a skin surface (5) in a laser shaving device (1), said laser shaving device having a laser deactivation threshold (?laser_skin_opt(z)), said method comprising: operating an optical system (12) to generate the laser beam; determining a skin variation value (?) indicative of the variation in the distance of the skin surface from a reference point; determining a cutting distance between said laser beam and the skin surface in dependence on at least the laser deactivation threshold and said skin variation value; and adjusting said optical system to locate the laser beam in dependence on said determined cutting distance.

Abstract: An electrode system for treating dry eye, including at least one electrode having a portion intended to be applied in contact with the eye, the eye orbit, the temple, the eyelid areas or a part of them that respectively imitates the shape of the eye surface, the eye orbit, the temple, the eyelid areas or a part of them or wherein the portion of the intended to be applied in contact with the eye, the eye orbit, the temple, the eyelid areas or a part of them has a flexible and adaptable shape so that a form-fit is achievable between the portion of the electrode and the surface shape of the eye, the eye orbit, the temple, the eyelid areas or a part of them. The portion of the electrode is fed with an electromagnetic wave of distorted sinusoidal current with a resonance frequency which includes the related harmonics.

Abstract: A laminated laser window having an inner layer transparent to light having wavelengths between 3.5 micrometers and 12 micrometers and having as an outer surface a nanometric-thick outer layer of SiO2. The window allows the passage of light within this wavelength range, for example from a CO2 laser. In The SiO2 outer layer maintains biocompatibility when used in laser devices for insertion into externally accessible bodily cavities.

Abstract: A new method whitens the eye by continuously wearing away colored spots on the conjunctiva, such as nevi and pigmented lesions. The method includes the steps of selecting an area of the conjunctiva to be removed, including a colored portion; selecting and activating a motorized conjunctiva remover, which includes a body and an eye attachment with a tip; and, applying the tip of the eye attachment to the selected area of the conjunctiva to continuously wear away the conjunctiva until it is cleared of the colored portion. The eye attachments can be supplied with a variety of different tips.

Abstract: Applicator (1) and capsule (17) for such applicator. A capsule (17) for distributing, on a surface of a living body, a product containing an active component or forming a cosmetic product, the capsule having a product distribution zone and comprising: •—in a body, a supply of product which is in communication with the product distribution zone, and •—first linking means (150, 511a, 511b) for removably securing the capsule to second linking means of a housing (15) in which is disposed a light source (9).

Abstract: A new configuration of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) equipment includes a handpiece that allows the application of IPL directly to the eye and eyelid. The handpiece is sized and configured for precise digital manipulation. The invention also includes a distance guide for maintaining precise distances between the area to be treated and a crystal mounted in the handpiece. Eye shields protect the cornea and surrounding sclera during the application of IPL.

Abstract: A Computer Assisted and Robot-Guided Laser Osteotome (CARLO) medical device (1) for perforating hard tissue, having a photoablation laser source (31) mounted in a robotic arm (2), and optical system (37) for focusing a laser beam in a target plane of the ostetomy line featuring an autotracking navigation system (8).

Abstract: The invention describes a laser device (100) comprising between two and six mesas (120) provided on one semiconductor chip (110), wherein the mesas (120) are electrically connected in parallel. The laser device (100) is adapted such that degradation of at least one mesa (120) results in a decreased laser power emitted by the laser device (100) in a defined solid angle when driven at the defined electrical input power. The laser device (100) is adapted such that eye safety of the laser device (100) is guaranteed during life time of the laser device (100). Eye safety may be guaranteed by designing the semiconductor structure or more general layer structure of mesas (120) of the laser device (100) in a way that degradation of one or more layers of the layer structure results in a reduction of the maximum optical power emitted in a defined solid angle.

Abstract: A depth camera assembly (DCA) for depth sensing of a local area. The DCA includes a polarized light generator, an imaging device, and a controller. The polarized light generator modulates one or more optical beams emitted from an illumination source to generate modulated light, and projects the modulated light into the local area as polarized light having a first polarization. The imaging device receives light from the local area, the received light including ambient light and a portion of the polarized light reflected from the local area. The imaging device reduces an intensity of the received light having polarization different from a second polarization to generate filtered light substantially composed of light of the second polarization, and detects the portion of the polarized light having the second polarization using the filtered light. The controller determines depth information for the local area based on the detected portion of the polarized light.

Abstract: A device configured to cut hair using laser light includes a handle portion and a shaving portion. The handle portion includes a battery and a laser light source. The laser light source is coupled to and configured to receive power from the battery. The laser light source is also configured to generate laser light having a wavelength selected to target a predetermined chromophore to effectively cut a hair shaft. The shaving portion includes a support and a single fiber optic supported by the support. The fiber optic has a proximal end, a distal end, an outer wall, and a cutting region positioned towards the distal end and extending along a portion of the side wall. The fiber optic is positioned to receive the laser light from the laser light source at the proximal end, conduct the laser light from the proximal end toward the distal end, and emit the light out of the cutting region and toward hair when the cutting region is brought in contact with the hair.

Abstract: A device configured to cut hair using laser light includes a handle portion and a shaving portion. The handle portion includes a battery and a laser light source. The laser light source is coupled to and configured to receive power from the battery. The laser light source is also configured to generate laser light having a wavelength selected to target a predetermined chromophore to effectively cut a hair shaft. The shaving portion includes a support and a single fiber optic supported by the support. The fiber optic has a proximal end, a distal end, an outer wall, and a cutting region positioned towards the distal end and extending along a portion of the side wall. The fiber optic is positioned to receive the laser light from the laser light source at the proximal end, conduct the laser light from the proximal end toward the distal end, and emit the light out of the cutting region and toward hair when the cutting region is brought in contact with the hair.

Abstract: Provided is a decontamination apparatus including a base, and a source that emits UVC light at a suitable intensity to at least partially decontaminate a target object and render the target object pathogen reduced. An adjustable support is coupled to the base and includes an adjustment mechanism that can be manipulated to adjust a position of the source relative to the base. A controller is operatively connected to the source to control emission of the UVC light and establish at least one of a suitable duration of a decontamination process and a suitable intensity of UVC light to render the target object pathogen reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for fundamentally eliminating skin damage caused by direct radiation of a laser beam on the skin of a user and inducing a somatic sensation on the skin within a safety standard by radiating a pulse laser beam on a medium attached to the skin of the user on which the somatic sensation is desired to be induced. Particularly, the present invention relates to a somatic sensation induction system which can induce a somatic sensation of various feelings delivered to a user by adjusting an absorption coefficient of a medium contacting with the skin of a user, energy intensity and a repetition rate of a radiated laser beam and the like.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for skin treatment. An apparatus includes an applicator assembly that includes an applicator tip which is configured to apply a normal cyclical mechanical force to a skin surface area of a user and to deliver a skin formulation to a skin surface area of a user. The apparatus further includes an electromagnetic energy assembly that includes at least one electromagnetic energy source adjacent to or within the applicator assembly and is configured to deliver pulses of electromagnetic energy stimulus of a character and for a duration sufficient to penetrate one or more dermal layers within the skin surface area of a use.

Abstract: There is provided an imaging unit comprising at least one image sensor, a measuring instrument including at least one marker, a position computing unit, a determining unit, and an output controller, wherein the imaging unit is configured to acquire an image comprising a user and the marker, and provide the acquired image to the position computing unit, wherein the position computing unit is configured to compute a position of the marker with respect to the user based on the image provided by the imaging unit, and further provide the computed position to the determining unit, wherein the determining unit is configured to determine whether the computed position of the marker matches a retrieved measurement position, and further output the result of the determination to the output controller, and wherein the output controller is configured to provide an indication when the marker position matches the measurement position.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue includes a first energy application device to direct energy at tissue of a patient to cause at least one channel to be formed and a controller to control application of energy from the first energy application device to form the at least one channel. The at least one channel may be in the shape of a spiral-like shape or may be in a flower-like shape. Mechanisms are provided to help open channels formed in the human skin structure. A second energy application source may be used to maintain the channel open after formation. The controller may cause the first energy application device to form a plurality of channels of varying depth, width and distribution over the human skin surface. The apparatus to control the application of energy may be operated using a foot-activated pedal.

Abstract: Compositions containing an effective dermatological disease-treating or dermatological condition-treating active agent and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier or vehicle are disclosed. Methods of using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dermatologic treatment device having a source of electromagnetic radiation beneficial to a dermatologic treatment, and a contact element facilitating conveyance of at least some of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the source to a skin surface. The contact element includes a hydrophilic portion that facilitates movement of the contact element to the skin surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin radiation apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a photon radiation unit for generating a line-shaped radiation pattern that extends in a first direction; a movement facility for moving the line shaped radiation pattern in a second direction transverse to the first direction; a detection unit for detecting a skin condition profile; and a control unit for controlling the line-shaped radiation pattern, dependent on the detected skin condition profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for bleaching or dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising a step of application, to said fibers, of a composition (A) containing one or more chemical oxidizing agents and a step of irradiation of said fibers by means of UV-visible radiation having a wavelength ranging from 200 to 800 nm and a fluence ranging from 1 to 5000 J/cm2, after application of said composition (A); when the process is a process for dyeing keratin fibers, then one or more oxidation dyes is or are also used.

Abstract: A light irradiating apparatus is used, which is characterized by having: a probe including an irradiating unit which guides light to an object, a housing containing the irradiating unit, and a touch sensor acquiring a contact condition amount between the object and the housing; and a controller controlling irradiation with light from the irradiating unit based on a level of the contact condition amount and a change in the contact condition amount, wherein in a case where the contact condition amount is equal to or more than a first reference value while the change in the contact condition amount which occurs when the housing is pressed against the object is a positive value, the controller performs a control which enables irradiation with light from the irradiating unit when the change in the contact condition amount is equal to or more than a second reference value.

Abstract: An optic includes a first end, a fluorescent material, and a second end. The first end is adapted to transmit a first band of electromagnetic radiation to the fluorescent material. The fluorescent material is adapted to absorb the first band of electromagnetic radiation and emit a second band of electromagnetic radiation. The second end is adapted to contact the biological tissue and deliver the second band of electromagnetic radiation to treat the biological tissue.

Abstract: A cartridge, medical apparatus and method are disclosed. The cartridge and a holding element are for operable connection with each other to form a phototherapy apparatus. The cartridge includes a radiation source for emitting radiation towards an area to be treated of a user; a mount element for positioning the radiation source in a predetermined position relative to the area to be treated; wherein the mount element comprises a locating portion configured for locating the cartridge at a predetermined position with respect to a body portion of the user.

Abstract: An optical device including a first lens array is provided. The first lens array has micro-lens units arranged in an array. An outline of each of the micro-lens units is polygonal-shaped, circular or ellipsoidal. Moreover, a projection apparatus is also provided.