METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF SUB-SURFACE ARRAY OF ABSORBER MATERIALS AND METHODS OF LIGHT IRRADIATION THERAPY

摘要

Methods for injecting light absorbing materials or particles into the skin and irradiating the materials or particles to create zones of thermal injury are provided. Such methods can be used to treat the effects of aging and/or photoaging, among other indication.

主权项

1. A method for treating skin comprising
injecting an amount of light absorbing material at a target zone beneath the skin in a predetermined pattern at a predetermined depth; and irradiating the light absorbing material to selected wavelengths of light, thereby causing at least one zone of thermal injury.