An aesthetic treatment device including: a multi illumination system having at least one source in the visible region, disposed around a periphery of a predetermined area of skin; an imaging device, sensitive to the illumination system, to discern features on or in the skin within the predetermined area of skin to be treated; multiple treatment light sources mounted on an optical bench and aimed and focused to a point of treatment in the predetermined area of skin; a mechanical guidance system to guide the multiple treatment light sources; and a pulse generator to control power output of the multiple treatment light sources based upon the treatment to be applied to the predetermined area of skin.

A modular energy application device for skin tissue treatment includes a first module, the first module including one or more skin treatment electrodes oriented on a surface to contact the skin tissue; a device to connect the first module to a source of electrical power and control; at least a second module, the second module including one or more treatment electrodes oriented on a surface to contact the skin tissue; a connection device to couple the first and the second modules; an electrical connection device to electrically couple the first and second electrodes; electrical power applied to the electrodes of the first module also applies electrical power to the electrodes of the second module.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A method and system for hair treatment comprising a laser module configured for generating non-ablative laser; a handpiece connected to the laser module configured to receive the non-ablative laser and deliver a fractional pattern of the non-ablative laser to a treatment site on a person's scalp. A controller for controlling parameters of the non-ablative laser to apply the hair and activating the laser module for a predetermined treatment time, at a predetermined pulse rate, and a predetermined pulse duration. Delivering, by the handpiece, the non-ablative laser to the treatment site on the person's scalp; and deactivating, by the controller, the laser module.

Some embodiments include a dental laser system with a controller coupled to an electromagnetic energy source, where the controller's graphical user interface enables a user to provide input to control operating parameters of the electromagnetic energy source. In some embodiments, the graphical user interface can render a controller enabling user control of a plurality dental laser system parameters with a single action or input. In some embodiments, the user's interaction with a graphical portion of the controller sufficient to control more than one operational parameter of the dental laser system without a requirement for the user to provide an additional or substantially simultaneous interaction with any other controller or portion of the graphical user interface. Further, the graphical content has a graphic indicative of a mode, an operational status, and/or an operational parameter of the dental laser system that is displayed, updated, or animated by the controller.

A system for direct imaging and diagnosing of abnormal cells in a target tissue includes an image acquisition system comprising a plurality of independently movable optical elements. The image acquisition system is arranged to capture at least one of a single image or multiple images or video of cells within the target tissue using at least one of bright field or dark field source divided into independently operated segments to obtain a plurality of data sets. An image analysis and control unit in communication with the image acquisition system analyzes the data sets and applies algorithms to the data sets for diagnosing abnormal cells.

A handpiece assembly for laser treating a target surface and a laser system are disclosed. A handpiece assembly for laser treating a target surface includes a cable connector that is detachably coupled to a power supply and control module. The cable connector is configured to receive power and control signals from the power supply and control module. The handpiece assembly includes a laser module configured to receive the power and control signals from the cable connector and to generate electromagnetic energy based on the received power and control signals. The laser module is a replaceable module that is detachably coupled to the cable connector and a handpiece. The replaceable module allows a particular laser module to be removed from the handpiece assembly and replaced with another laser module. The handpiece assembly further includes the handpiece configured to receive the electromagnetic energy from the laser module and to direct the electromagnetic energy to the target surface.