An apparatus emits light for irradiating a patient's skin to treat portions of a patient's body underneath the patient's skin. The apparatus includes a source of light having a wavelength which is substantially transmitted by the patient's skin. The apparatus further includes an optical conduit optically coupled to the source. The apparatus further includes an output optical element comprising a rigid and substantially thermally conductive material. The output optical element is optically coupled to the optical conduit.
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/763,261, filed Jan. 30, 2006, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.
