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Methods and devices for improving the appearance of tissue

US8652123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Geoffrey C. Gurtner · Palo Alto, US
Kenneth N. Horne · Palo Alto, US
Drew A. Hoffmann · Portola Valley, US
Gordon Saul · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 2, 2008
Grant date	Feb 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 13, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2217/005
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Cellulite is treated by severing septae, which interconnects the skin with the underlying muscle. The septae may be severed in connection with a liposuction procedure or independent of a liposuction procedure.

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