Esthetic device for beautifying skin and methods thereof

Abstract

A device for improving the cosmetic appearance of the skin is disclosed, wherein said device comprises RF generating means for generating N independent RF signals of predetermined waveforms, frequencies, amplitudes, and relative phases; control means for controlling the output of said RF generating means, said control means in communication with said RF generating means; N pairs of RF electrodes, each of said pairs in independent communication with said RF generating means, said RF electrodes configured to transmit RF energy to said skin; and an electrically insulating casing adapted to hold said RF electrodes such that said RF electrodes may be placed in simultaneous physical contact with said skin.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 603,628, filed Sep. 5, 2012, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 531,025, filed Sep. 5, 2011. All of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention generally relates to a device used to improve skin viability and skin rejuvenation via electrotherapy, and a method of using the device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Improving the appearance of the skin has been the goal of many esthetic products and procedures for many years, since a tight skin, without wrinkles or cellulite, has a younger and more appealing appearance. Apart from age related changes, the skin also suffers from exposure to chemical and physical injuries, such as tobacco, cosmetics, esthetics and radiation from the sun and other sources. Those factors contribute to the decrease in collagen production, to reduced ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a device for skin rejuvenation that uses RF energy to improve the appearance of the skin. The device has multiple pairs of RF electrodes that transmit RF energy to the skin simultaneously. The RF energy is generated by an RF generating means and controlled by a control means. The device can apply any energy to the skin as long as it is not too damaging. The RF energy is transmitted through the skin using a predetermined waveform and frequency, which can be adjusted to regulate the amount of RF energy transmitted to the skin. The device can also include a casing to hold the RF electrodes and apply PEMF therapy to the skin. The device can measure the temperature of the skin and adjust the RF energy transmitted to the skin accordingly to maintain a safe temperature. The technical effects of the invention include improved skin appearance, reduced skin damage, and improved skin rejuvenation.

Problems solved by technology

Loss of elasticity causes the skin to sag and wrinkle.

This means of irradiation is relatively inefficient, because the waveform necessarily passes through zero twice per cycle; that is, there will inevitably be periods of irradiation during which no energy is being transferred to the skin.

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