A method and apparatus for treating lesions and tattoos sites. The method includes the steps of irradiating said lesion by a first single pulse Q-Switched laser beam directed onto the site; and again irradiating the lesion by a second single pulse Q-Switched laser beam directed onto the same lesion site within a time interval of less than about 100 .mu.s.
A method for scarless removal of a tattoo from skin which is one of human or animal skin includes pricking at least one needle through a surface of the skin essentially perpendicular thereto into the tattoo comprised of agglomerates of pigment comprising at least one of inorganic and organic color pigments present in the skin, whereby the agglomerates are mechanically destroyed; and one of applying skin irritants to the skin surface or introducing skin irritants into the agglomerates at least one of before, during or after mechanical destruction.
A method for removing tattoos is disclosed. Generally, the method includes administering an IRM compound to the tattooed region. In some cases, the method also includes treating a tattooed area with a cell disrupter such as a laser beam.
These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a method for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic medium to a back surface of the RF electrode. A dielectric is positioned on a skin surface. The RF electrode is coupled with the dielectric. RF energy is delivered from the RF electrode and the dielectric to the skin surface.
An RF device includes a support structure. An RF electrode is coupled to the support structure and includes conductive and dielectric portions. A thermo-electric cooler is coupled to the support structure and is configured to cool a back surface of the RF electrode.
An apparatus for cooling a skin surface includes a support structure coupled to an electromagnetic energy delivery device. The electromagnetic energy delivery device is configured to be coupled to an electromagnetic energy source. A cooling member is coupled to the electromagnetic energy delivery device and is configured to create a reverse thermal gradient through a skin surface. A memory is coupled to the electromagnetic energy delivery device and is positioned at the support structure or the electromagnetic energy delivery device. The memory is configured to store information to facilitate operation of at least one of the cooling member, and the electromagnetic energy source. Resources are coupled to the cooling member to permit different levels of cooling at different times of treatment.
