110results about "Anti-cellulite devices" patented technology

Methods and apparatus are provided for disruption / destruction of subcutaneous structures in a mammalian body for the treatment of skin irregularities, and other disorders such as excess adipose tissue, cellulite, and scarring. Devices and methods include energy mediated applicators, microneedles, catheters and subcutaneous treatment devices for applying a treatment non-invasively through the skin, less invasively through the skin, or minimally invasively via a subcutaneous approach. Various agents to assist or enhance the procedures are also disclosed.

Arrangements and packaging of multi-device, face-and-body-treatment systems are presented, for adapting these systems to self-application and to home use. In particular, a multi-device, face-and-body-treatment laptop-like kit is described, for beauty treatment “on the go.” Additionally, a multi-device, face-and-body-treatment system built into a dresser is taught, for beauty treatment in the home. Other arrangements are also described.

Methods and systems for treating stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis and a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth from 0 mm to 1 cm with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue in the range of frequencies from 2 to 50 MHz. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging / monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof.

A self-powered compression device for use in promoting circulation, said device embodying a plurality of inflatable sleeves arranged sequentially for applying compression to a body or limb and which further comprises a pump, a piping system and a bandage or boot to enclose the device in its entirety. A method for using self-generated pressure in promoting circulation in conditions including but not limited to, lymphatic and traumatic edemas, venous disorders, limb ulcers, varicose veins, muscle fatigue, sports medicine, cellulite treatment, diabetic feet, feet massage for recreation or cosmetic enhancements.

A dermatological skin treatment device is provided. The device comprises a handpiece and a cutting tool, wherein the tool is inserted through the conduit and percutaneously inserted into a tissue disposed within a recessed area of the handpiece. The device and method cut the fibrous structures under the skin that cause cellulite at an angle substantially parallel to the surface of the skin and replace these structures with a non-cellulite forming structure by deploying a highly fibrous mesh through a single needle hole to create a highly fibrous layer directly or through wound healing processes.

The present invention provides an apparatus and method of body contouring and skin conditioning using a mobile handpiece 16. The mobile handpiece 16 treats cellulite and the like by producing vibrations in the subcutaneous layers of fat. A cup 18 of the mobile handpiece 16 is placed against the skin to create a chamber 60. A vacuum source 160 and compressor 162, which are in communication with chamber 60, are then controlled to produce an oscillating pressure within the chamber 60. This vibration of the skin surface is transferred through the dermal layers thereby influencing fluid retention and cellulite build up.

A dermatological skin treatment device is provided. The device comprises a handpiece and a cutting tool, wherein the tool is inserted through the conduit and percutaneously inserted into a tissue disposed within a recessed area of the handpiece. The device and method cut the fibrous structures under the skin that cause cellulite at an angle substantially parallel to the surface of the skin and replace these structures with a non-cellulite forming structure by deploying a highly fibrous mesh through a single needle hole to create a highly fibrous layer directly or through wound healing processes.

Microdermabrasion and suction massage apparatus are included in a single unit and alternatively connectable through a mode switch to a source of vacuum. The microdermabrasion section of the unit includes a crystal pick up station operating with a venturi effect to draw crystals through a hole into an air stream. The size of the hole is variable to control crystal density. A bleed valve is provided to control crystal velocity without controlling crystal density, while a bypass valve is provided to control crystal density without controlling crystal velocity. In an associated method, a microdermabrasion procedure is performed on the skin of a patient at an operative site. The mode switch is operated to activate the suction massage apparatus within the unit. This step is followed by performing a suction massage procedure at the operative site in order to promote healing of the abraded skin. The unit can be back-flushed by connecting various portions of the unit to a pressurized output of the source of vacuum.

A system and apparatus for treating cellulite that includes a housing having a first opening for communication with a suction source and a second opening in communication with the first opening for delivering suction from the suction source to the body. The second opening is located adjacent a bottom portion of the housing and a plurality of roller balls are disposed around the second opening for delivering massage treatment. Because the roller balls are permitted to rotate freely and smoothly, the housing may be moved across the skin in any direction for delivering massage treatment and suction to the body for treating cellulite.

A massaging apparatus that includes at least one massaging element in a housing and extending therefrom for use in manipulating a subject's tissue and further including a radiant heat source.

A needle with multiple injection ports is used in connection with a high-pressure injection system to infuse a treatment solution into a treatment area below the dermis of the skin. The needle has multiple tines that extend outwardly from the injection ports while inside the treatment area to disrupt tissue in the treatment area and to create multiple pathways of infusion. The tines are withdrawn and the needle is partially withdrawn, and solution is injected from the needle into the treatment area at high pressure to infuse the tissue within the treatment area. The burst, infusion, and a treatment such as an energy or third solution may be interleaved and repeated multiple times.

An autostereoscopic display having an improved 2D / 3D mode switchable structure. The autostereoscopic display includes: a display device to display an image, and a parallax barrier unit to transmit all incident light in a 2D mode, and to separate a left-eye image and a right-eye image by forming a barrier in a 3D mode. The parallax barrier unit includes: a polarizer disposed in an optical path of the image displayed by the display device to transmit light having a predetermined polarizer polarization direction, a first plane array including first birefringent elements, which change a polarization direction of light transmitted through the polarizer into a first direction, and second birefringent elements, which change a the polarization direction of the light transmitted through the polarizer into a second direction opposite to the first direction, the first and second birefringent elements alternating with each other, a second plane array facing the first plane array, and including third birefringent elements, which change a polarization direction of light transmitted through the first plane array into a third direction, and fourth birefringent elements, which change the polarization direction of the light transmitted through the first plane array into a fourth direction that is opposite from the third direction, the third and fourth birefringent elements alternating with each other, and an analyzer facing the second plane array to transmit only light having a predetermined analyzer polarization direction from among light transmitted through the second plane array, wherein at least one of the first and second plane arrays is movable to control relative positions of the first and second birefringent elements and the third and fourth birefringent elements to selectively display a 2D image or a 3D image.

Microdermabrasion and suction massage apparatus are included in a single unit and alternatively connectable through a mode switch to a source of vacuum. The microdermabrasion section of the unit includes a crystal pick up station operating with a venturi effect to draw crystals through a hole into an air stream. The size of the hole is variable to control crystal density. A bleed valve is provided to control crystal velocity without controlling crystal density, while a bypass valve is provided to control crystal density without controlling crystal velocity. In an associated method, a microdermabrasion procedure is performed on the skin of a patient at an operative site. The mode switch is operated to activate the suction massage apparatus within the unit. This step is followed by performing a suction massage procedure at the operative site in order to promote healing of the abraded skin. The unit can be back flushed by connecting various portions of the unit to a pressurized output of the source of vacuum.

Devices and methods for tissue treatment produce a mechanical stimulation therapy and electromagnetic field therapy. The mechanical stimulation therapy provides stimulation of blood circulation and stimulates treated cells. The electromagnetic field enables thermal treatment of tissue. Combination of both therapies improves soft tissue treatment, mainly connective tissue in the skin area and fat reduction.

Methods and systems for treating stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis and a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth from 0 mm to 1 cm with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue in the range of frequencies from 2 to 50 MHz. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging / monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof.

Methods for treating a patient using time varying magnetic field are described. The treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. The methods are focused on enhancing a visual appearance of the patient. In one embodiment, the method is performed by switching on a device which includes a connection to an energy source, an energy storage device, a switching device and a magnetic field generating device including a core, and applying a time-varying field with a maximal value of magnetic flux density derivative of at least 300 T / s to a muscle of the patient. The diameter of the core is up to 80% of an outer diameter of the magnetic field generating device.

The present invention provides an apparatus and method of body contouring and skin conditioning. The apparatus 10 treats cellulite and the like by producing vibrations in the subcutaneous layers of fat. A cup 18 of handpiece 16 is placed against the skin to create a chamber 60. A vacuum source 160 and compressor 162, which are in communication with chamber 60, are then controlled to produce an oscillating pressure within the chamber 60. This vibration of the skin surface is transferred through the dermal layers thereby influencing fluid retention and cellulite build up.

Disclosed is an apparatus for treating tissue. The apparatus includes a chamber having an opening, the chamber configured to, when placed proximate to the tissue, cause periodic movement of an area of the tissue raised towards the opening of the chamber, and one or more energy transmitting elements to apply energy to at least a portion of the area of the tissue.

An apparatus for massaging of skin and sub-dermis and treating the massaged skin by heat. The apparatus includes housing with two adjacent vacuum chambers sharing a common wall between them and an energy delivery surface. A source of negative pressure communicates with the vacuum chambers and alternates the negative pressure between the chambers to effect back and forth massaging movement of skin tissue in parallel to the surface of the skin. The energy delivery surface heats the skin in the chambers.

The adjustable massage apparatus has a massage effect of which is based on the suction effect created in connection with the treatment head of the apparatus. The treatment head of the apparatus has a surface which comes into contact with the skin, a frame, and a low-pressure chamber, associated with the surface for creating a low-pressure suction in order to lift the skin. The apparatus has a sensor for measuring characteristics of skin tissue, and elements to automatically adjust the low-pressure suction to the desired value, on the basis of the obtained measurements.

The vibration capsule device disclosed herein comprises a movement generation unit, a movement control unit, a wireless communication unit and a power supply. The movement control unit provides instructions to the movement generation unit, which generates movements in configurable frequencies and duty cycles. The power supply unit provides power to the movement generation unit through movement control unit, which also decides work period and rest period for the capsule device. The vibration capsule device further comprises a capsule movement detection unit, which comprises at least one sensor unit and provides information to the wireless communication unit.

A method for reducing visceral body fat in humans involving the steps of a user utilizing a pulsed electromagnetic field generating device for a recommended period of time; the user then laying in an LED therapy bed with a light chamber having an LED array configured to emit multiple wavelengths of light at differing output percentages, the LED array of the LED therapy bed producing a chamber spectrum combination of at least three different light wavelengths for a preferred length of time; and the user then utilizing a vibration platform for a preferred length of time. The method may be achieved through the use of custom designed equipment and methods.

A device for the treatment of pathologies related to accumulation of visceral fat and for the treatment of EFP in all its stages, comprising ‘clever’ handles for generation of acoustic waves, vacuum-assisted suction and cooling.

Apparatus and methods for dynamically controlling a plurality of electrodes during an electrosurgical procedure, wherein each electrode may be controlled with respect to active or return electrode mode, condition, and power level. The electrodes may be disposed within a treatment chamber of a handpiece. Each electrode may comprise a spiral inductor. The handpiece may be equipped with suction and vibration means. The treatment chamber may be configured for receiving at least a portion of the target tissue therein.

The invention relates to a method of operating a percussive massage device for smoothing the skin and fat irregularities associated with any liposuction procedure including suction assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic assisted lipectomy, and direct lipectomy; improving the contour irregularities assisted with any liposuction procedure; preconditioning the skin and fat prior to any liposuction procedure to minimize blood vessel damage; removing scar tissue from patients who have recently undergone any liposuction procedure, and treating skin irregularities due to “cellulite”.

A hand held tool (10) comprises a handle (14), a contact member (16), and an electric motor (12). The contact member has a contact surface portion 17 that lies in the first plane. The motor (12) has a stator (23) and an armature (19) where the armature (19) is able to move with non-rotary translational motion in a second plane relative to the stator (23), the second plane being parallel to the first plane. One of the stator (23) and the armature (19) is attached to the handle (14), while the other is attached to the contact member (16). Therefore, relative motion of the stator (23) and armature (19) is translated to relative motion between the handle (14) and the contact member (16). A resilient coupling (18) is coupled between the handle 14 and the contact member (16) and applies a bias against the relative motion between the handle (14) and contact member (16).