Method for treating subcutaneous tissues
US7967763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0039
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method for treating subcutaneous tissues using acoustic waves in the range of low acoustic pressure ultrasound waves is disclosed. The method includes injections of enhancing agents, wherein disruption of subcutaneous tissues and subcutaneous cavitational bioeffects are produced by ultrasound waves having a power that will not produce tissue cavitation in the absence of the enhancing agents. The apparatus and method of use is useful for treatment of subcutaneous abnormalities including cellulite, lipomas, and tumors.
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