Method and device for skin treatment by heating and muscle stimulation
US11918804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and a system for treating skin tissue are provided. A heater is configured to modify temperature of the skin tissue, and a muscle stimulator is configured to provide muscle stimulation to a muscle layer located below the skin tissue. A handheld applicator is configured to be placed in vicinity of the skin tissue to deliver the temperature modification from the at least one heater to the skin tissue and the muscle stimulator from the muscle stimulator to the muscle layer located below the skin tissue; a control board is configured and operable to activate the at least one heater and the muscle stimulator according to respective activation pattern, thereby providing one or more treatments to the skin tissue.
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