Device for assistance in the wound healing processes

Abstract

A device that assists in the wound healing process that takes into account the different skin types that are laser-treated in order to optimise the effectiveness of the wound-healing processes and to avoid any burning. The device comprises a laser source suitable for emitting a beam whose wavelength is between approximately 800 nanometres and approximately 820 nanometres and includes a control module suitable for controlling the laser source according to data regarding the skin type of the patient to be treated.

1 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, comprising a laser source suitable for emitting a beam whose wavelength is between approximately 800 nanometres and approximately 820 nanometres, wherein it includes a control module suitable for controlling the laser source according to data regarding the skin type of the patient to be treated. 
   
   
       2 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source according to the skin phototype of the patient to be treated. 
   
   
       3 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 80 J/cm 2  and approximately 130 J/cm 2  when the skin phototype is of category I, II or III. 
   
   
       4 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 60 J/cm 2  and approximately 100 J/cm 2  when the skin phototype is of category IV. 
   
   
       5 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 20 J/cm 2  and approximately 60 J/cm 2  when the skin phototype is of category V or VI. 
   
   
       6 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits radiation for a duration that varies according to the phototype, whereby the duration will, in particular, decrease as the phototype number (category) increases. 
   
   
       7 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits for approximately 5 seconds to approximately 15 seconds when the skin phototype is of category I, II, III or IV. 
   
   
       8 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits for a duration of greater than 10 seconds and less than 20 seconds when the skin phototype is of category V or VI. 
   
   
       9 . Device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source according to the lightness of the skin area to be treated. 
   
   
       10 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 110 J/cm 2  and approximately 130 J/cm 2  when the lightness of the skin area to be treated is greater than 80. 
   
   
       11 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 100 J/cm 2  and approximately 110 J/cm 2  when the lightness of the skin area to be treated is between approximately 75 and approximately 80. 
   
   
       12 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 80 J/cm 2  and approximately 100 J/cm 2  when the lightness of the skin area to be treated is between approximately 70 and approximately 75. 
   
   
       13 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 60 J/cm 2  and approximately 80 J/cm 2  when the lightness of the skin area to be treated is between approximately 65 and approximately 70. 
   
   
       14 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 40 J/cm 2  and approximately 60 J/cm 2  when the lightness of the skin area to be treated is between approximately 55 and approximately 65. 
   
   
       15 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 30 J/cm 2  and approximately 50 J/cm 2  when the lightness of the skin area to be treated is between approximately 45 and approximately 55. 
   
   
       16 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits, for a duration of less than 20 seconds, a fluence of between approximately 20 J/cm 2  and approximately 30 J/cm 2  when the lightness of the skin area to be treated is less than 45. 
   
   
       17 . Device for assistance in the skin wound healing process, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the control module is suitable for controlling the laser source such that it emits radiation for a duration that varies according to the lightness of the skin area to be treated, whereby the duration will, in particular, increase as the lightness increases.