Apparatuses and methods for cooling a surface

Methods and apparatuses for providing localized cooling of a surface are described. Localized cooling devices may include a thermal element configured to generate a temperature gradient in a cooling interface in contact with the surface. Temperature gradient may operate to facilitate conductive heat transfer from the surface, through the cooling interface, and out into the ambient environment. The thermal elements may include thermoelectric cooling elements (TECs), such as Peltier cooling elements. In some embodiments, the localized cooling devices may be configured to treat swelling associated with periorbital edema by providing convenient, efficient, and continuous cooling of the affected area. 描述了用于提供表面的局部冷却的方法和装置。局部冷却装置可包括配置为在与表面接触的冷却接触面中产生温度梯度的热元件。温度梯度可操作以促进从表面、通过冷却接触面并且传出进入外界环境的传导性热传递。热元件可包括热电冷却元件(TECs)，诸如珀耳帖冷却元件。在些实施例中，局部冷却装置可配置为通过提供方便、有效以及连续的受影响区域的冷却来治疗与眶周水肿相关联的肿胀。