Apparatus and methods for the destruction of adipose tissue
US7857773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are described for modifying unwanted tissue for cosmetic reasons. The methods provide a non-invasive manner to perform body contouring by destroying adipose tissue while simultaneously causing collagen contraction in a single procedure so that as destroyed tissue is removed from a treatment volume, the volume shrinks gradually to maintain the skin tone of the treatment area.
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