Method of laser cosmetic surgery

a laser and cosmetic surgery technology, applied in the field of cosmetic surgery, can solve the problems of achieve the effects of reducing the size of the incision, and reducing the risk of complications

Inactive Publication Date: 2000-10-03
KELLER GREGORY S
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The present invention is directed to a method of cosmetic surgery utilizing laser energy to incise, divide or resect tissue as necessary to perform a particular cosmetic surgical procedure. The use of laser energy instead of a scalpel greatly reduces the size of the incision necessary to perform cosmetic surgical procedures and also significantly diminishes the risk of complications. An endoscope with a channel for delivering the laser transmitting means can further reduce the size of the incision necessary to perform cosmetic surgical procedures.

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The use of laser energy instead of a scalpel greatly reduces the size of the incision necessary to perform cosmetic surgical procedures and also significantly diminishes the risk of complications.

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While the invention has application with utility and advantage in a plethora of cosmetic surgical procedures, the following will describe the invention in four such applications. All four applications utilize a laser energy source which is principally transmitted to a target area usually by, but not limited to, a quartz fiber with a 300 to 700 micron diameter and a 100 to 250 micron tip. The laser energy wavelength used is typically, but not limited to, 532 to 1060 nm. In a specially preferred embodiment, a 400 micron diameter quartz fiber with a 100 micron tip is utilized with a laser having a 532 nm. wavelength appears to produce the best results. An optional means for directing the laser transmitting means to the target area is an endolaser which is composed of a endoscope with or without a channel containing the laser transmitting means and / or balloon retractors that allow retraction in two directions.

FIG. 1 illustrates a frontal view of a human head with glabellar frown lines 2...

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Abstract

Laser surgery is utilized to perform cosmetic surgery. A quartz fiber is used to direct the laser energy to the target area for the incision, division or resection of tissue. An endoscope may be utilized in conjunction with the quartz fiber to perform the cosmetic surgical techniques. One application utilizes laser energy to eliminate glabellar frown lines and / or forehead wrinkles. Another application employs laser energy to rectify brow descent. A further application uses laser energy to perform a neck lift. In yet another application, laser energy is utilized to reduce nasolabial folds. The use of laser energy in cosmetic surgical procedures greatly reduces the size of the incision required in the skin to perform cosmetic surgical procedures, and as a result greatly reduces the risks of potential complications.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe field of the present invention is cosmetic surgery.In recent years, laser technology has been utilized in a variety of applications in industry, surveying, communications and the medical field. In the field of cosmetic surgery, however, standard procedures typically involve extensive use of scalpels for incising, dividing and resecting tissue. Depending upon the particular procedure, disadvantageous complications may result including scarring, nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the affected area which can result in skin slough.For example, to remove glabellar frown lines (between the eyebrows) and forehead wrinkles, standard cosmetic surgical technique involves an extensive procedure called a forehead lift which entails a large incision that extends from ear to ear over the top of the forehead. The forehead lift is particularly disadvantageous because it opens the patient up widely requiring the physician to stop bleeders and risk cauterizing nerve...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B18/20A61B18/22A61B17/00
CPCA61B18/22A61B2017/00761A61B2018/0047
Inventor KELLER, GREGORY S.
Owner KELLER GREGORY S
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