Methods and devices for manipulating subdermal fat
US10953143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention features methods of manipulating subdermal fat in a treatment area. Such methods include inserting a needle (e.g., a micro-coring needle) through the dermis to the subdermal fat layer in order to excise a portion of tissue from the treatment area. These insertions result in a portion of the dermis and a portion of subdermal fat to enter into the needle. Removal of the needle results in excision of the portion of dermis and subdermal fat that entered into the needle.
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