Method and apparatus for damage and removal of fat

a fat damage and fat technology, applied in the field of fat damage and fat removal, can solve the problems of time-consuming, complex, and many risks, and achieve the effects of reducing tissue deformation, facilitating apparatus manipulation, and facilitating separation and/or removal of portions
US20140277055A1Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-18THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORP
Publication Date
2014-09-18
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of method and apparatus are provided for damaging and / or removing portions of subcutaneous fatty tissue while leaving the overlying dermal layer of the skin substantially undamaged. One or more hollow needles can be provided that include an arrangement within the lumen configured to retain or damage portions of fatty tissue that enter the lumen. Properties of the needle can be selected such that the needle can be inserted into skin and pass through the dermal layer, allowing fatty tissue to enter the distal portion of the lumen as it is advanced further, and then leaving the dermis undamaged when withdrawn. Such exemplary apparatus can include a plurality of such needles, a reciprocating arrangement to mechanically advance and withdraw the one or more needles, and / or a vibrating arrangement.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application relates to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 510,242 filed Jul. 21, 2011, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for removing or damaging small regions of fatty tissue, e.g., subcutaneous fat, while reducing or avoiding significant damage to the overlying tissue, e.g., the dermis and epidermis.BACKGROUND INFORMATION

[0003] Procedures and devices for removing fatty tissue, e.g. for cosmetic reasons, are common and represent a significant market in the cosmetic procedures sector. Conventional fat-removal procedures and devices, e.g., liposuction, can be disruptive to surrounding tissue and often includes many risks such as excessive bleeding, etc. There are relatively few procedures for removal of small amounts of fatty tissue, e.g., subcutaneous fat, for cosmet...

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