Cosmetic laser treatment device and method for localized lipodystrophies and flaccidity

Abstract

A method and device (100) for cosmetic surgery, especially fat reduction and collagen reformation, by means of a high power laser operating at about 980 nm is presented. The cosmetic surgery method substantially reduces or removes localized lipodystrophies, and essentially reduces flaccidity by localized laser heating of adipose tissue using an optical fiber (102) inserted into a treatment area. The method and device (100) are particularly well suited for treating Lipodystrophies with flaccidity High power laser energy is applied to ''fat'' cells to breakdown the cell walls releasing the cellfluid. The laser radiation is applied through an optical fiber (100), which may be held within a catheter-like device having a single lumen. The optical fiber may have a diffuser mounted on the tip tofurther apply heating to tissues surrounding the whole tip. A saline solution may also be inserted into the treatment site to aid in the heating of the fat cells and their eventual destruction as well as their removal. The pool of cell fluid in the area of treatment is removed by a combination of techniques including allowing the body to remove it by absorption and drainage from the entry sites thus minimizing trauma to the area of treatment and hastening recovery. Additional techniques to remove the cell fluid include direct force application by means of elastic bandages and external suctionapplied to the entry sites. Quick and lasting cosmetic changes, even in areas having prior untreatable fat tissues, are achieved while minimizing trauma to the treatment areas.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] Domestic Priority under 35USC 119(e). This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application Serial No. 60 / 678,096, filed May 5, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to the field of cosmetic surgery, in particular laser surgery, to remove excess fat cells in areas of the body that tend to accumulate adipocyte tissue, and further, these areas cannot be permanently removed by exercise and / or diet. Background technique [0004] It is a well-known fact that modern society has created an abundance of readily available food, known as "fast food," and has also created an environment in which entertainment has fostered a sedentary lifestyle, such as while eating high-calorie snacks, Watch TV, play video games and chat on the phone. This makes people gain excess weight by increasing fat tissue, fat cells. Certain genetic conditions have also furthe...

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Problems solved by technology

Ultrasonic liposuction plastic surgery was developed later in the mid-90's, and there are some reports of "laser liposuction" (using an external laser source) that has not been clearly proven effective so far

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