Under-eye fat removal device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an under-eye fat removal device comprising: an ultrasonic irradiation module configured to irradiate an under-eye area with ultrasonic waves; and a processor configured to control the ultrasonic irradiation module, wherein, when the ultrasonic irradiation module irradiates fat cells in the under-eye area with ultrasonic waves, the processor controls the ultrasonic irradiation module to emit ultrasonic energy corresponding to a reduction in or the removal of the fat cells in the under-eye area.

Description

Under-eye fat removal device

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for removing fat under the eyes.

[0002] In the human body, the orbital septum surrounding the fat under the eyes can lose elasticity due to aging.

[0003] Likewise, if the elasticity of the orbital septum decreases, the fat surrounding the orbital septum can protrude, causing wrinkles to form on the skin beneath the eyes. This can create shadows along the bone structure next to the nose, and pigmentation can accumulate on the skin, creating dark circles under the eyes. Furthermore, if the fat moves downward, it can lead to conditions such as hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, rhinitis, and asthma.

[0004] To address this, surgery to remove sub-eyelid fat was required. However, this surgery had the potential to cause bruising around the surgical site, as well as complications such as ectropion and retraction of the eyelids.

[0005] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an under-eye fat removal device that can non-surgically remove under-eye fat by irradiating under-eye fat cells with ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of under-eye fat cells.

[0006] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an under-eye fat removal device includes an ultrasonic irradiation module that irradiates ultrasonic waves to an under-eye area; and a processor that controls the ultrasonic irradiation module, wherein the processor controls the ultrasonic irradiation module so that, when the ultrasonic irradiation module irradiates ultrasonic waves to fat cells in the under-eye area, ultrasonic energy corresponding to reduction or removal of fat cells in the under-eye area is irradiated from the ultrasonic irradiation module.

[0008] Additionally, the ultrasound energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells may be 0.2 J to 0.7 J.

[0009] Additionally, the ultrasound investigation module can focus the ultrasound on the under-eye area to form a focus point.

[0010] In addition, the ultrasound irradiation module focuses the ultrasound on the under-eye area to form a focus point, and the processor can control the ultrasound irradiation module so that the focus point is formed within a set depth of 5 mm to 14 mm from the skin surface under the eye.

[0011] Additionally, the processor can control the ultrasonic irradiation module so that the focus point is formed at two different depths within the set depth.

[0012] Additionally, the two different depths of the shangqi may be a first depth where the deep fat of the sub-eye area is located and a second depth where the subcutaneous fat of the sub-eye area is located, respectively.

[0013] Additionally, the first depth may be greater than 6 mm to 13 mm, and the second depth may be greater than 3.5 mm to 6 mm.

[0014] Additionally, the processor can control the ultrasound irradiation module so that the focus point is formed further at a third depth where the epidermis of the under-eye area is located.

[0015] Additionally, the third depth may be 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm.

[0016] In addition, the ultrasound investigation module may include a dot type that focuses the ultrasound on the under-eye area to form a focus point, and forms a plurality of the focus points at intervals in a direction parallel to the skin surface of the under-eye area in the fat cells of the under-eye area.

[0017] Additionally, the processor can control the ultrasonic investigation module to operate multiple times in the dot type.

[0018] In addition, the processor may control the ultrasound irradiation module so that when the ultrasound irradiation module irradiates the fat cells in the under-eye area with ultrasound once, the ultrasound irradiation module operates in the dot type, and then, when the ultrasound irradiation module irradiates the fat cells in the under-eye area with ultrasound twice, the ultrasound irradiation module may control the ultrasound irradiation module so that the formation section of a plurality of focal points formed in the fat cells in the under-eye area in the dot type is reduced compared to when the ultrasound irradiation is performed once.

[0019] In addition, the present invention further includes an acquisition module for acquiring the range, thickness and characteristics of the sub-eye fat on the face, and the processor can control the ultrasound irradiation module so that the ultrasound irradiated by the ultrasound irradiation module is irradiated with an irradiation range, irradiation time and irradiation intensity corresponding to the data acquired by the acquisition module based on the data acquired by the acquisition module.

[0020] Additionally, the scope of the lower lid fat may include the lower lid lateral fat pad, the lower lid central fat pad, and the lower lid nasal fat pad.

[0021] Other specific details of the present invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

[0022] The under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention has the effect of non-surgically removing under-eye fat by irradiating the under-eye fat cells with ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells in the under-eye area.

[0023] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0024] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which an ultrasound irradiation module of an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention irradiates ultrasound to under-eye fat.

[0026] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the range of sub-eye fat obtained from the obtaining module of the sub-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the dot type of the ultrasonic irradiation module of the under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention when irradiating with ultrasonic waves once.

[0028] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the dot type of the ultrasound irradiation module of the under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention when two ultrasound irradiations are performed.

[0029] Figure 6 is a photograph showing the results of fat reduction during ultrasound irradiation of an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 is a graph showing the results of expression of inflammatory substances in a living body during ultrasonic irradiation of an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention and during ultrasonic irradiation of a conventional ultrasonic irradiation device.

[0031] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the present invention, and the present invention is defined solely by the scope of the claims.

[0032] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise. As used herein, the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the mentioned components. The same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout the specification, and "and / or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the mentioned components.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in their common sense to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0034] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which an ultrasound irradiation module of an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention irradiates ultrasound to under-eye fat, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the range of under-eye fat acquired by an acquisition module of an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an ultrasonic irradiation module (10) and a processor (20).

[0037] The ultrasound irradiation module (10) can serve to irradiate ultrasound to the area under the eyes. This ultrasound irradiation module (10) can focus ultrasound to the area under the eyes to form an ultrasound irradiation module (10). In this way, the ultrasound irradiation module (10) can focus ultrasound to the area under the eyes to form a focal point, which can be called high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).

[0038] Additionally, the ultrasonic investigation module (10) may include a cartridge housing (11) and a transducer (12).

[0039] A cartridge housing (11) may be provided with a transducer (12). For example, the cartridge housing (11) may be movably coupled to the transducer (12). As another example, the cartridge housing (11) may be movably accommodated in the transducer (12). As yet another example, the cartridge housing (11) may be detachably coupled to a handpiece. Here, the handpiece may be utilized as a handle that a user can grip.

[0040] A transducer (12) is provided in the cartridge housing (11) and can generate ultrasonic waves for irradiating the under-eye area.

[0041] For example, the transducer (12) may be provided to be movable in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the cartridge housing (11). Here, the first direction may be the Z-axis direction or the up-down direction, and the second direction may be the X-axis direction or the left-right direction.

[0042] For example, the transducer (12) can be moved in the first direction or the second direction by an actuator provided in the cartridge housing (11).

[0043] The processor (20) may serve to control the ultrasound investigation module (10). For example, the processor (20) may include all of a computer, a server device, and a portable terminal. As another example, the processor (20) may be any one of a computer, a server device, and a portable terminal. Here, the computer may include a notebook, desktop, laptop, tablet PC, slate PC, etc. equipped with a web browser. In addition, the server device is a server that communicates with an external device to process information, and may include an application server, a computing server, a database server, a file server, a mail server, a proxy server, and a web server. In addition, the portable terminal may include all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminals, smart phones, etc., as well as wearable devices such as watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted devices (HMDs).

[0044] The processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) so that, when the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) irradiates ultrasonic waves to the fat cells in the under-eye area, ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells in the under-eye area is irradiated to the fat cells in the under-eye area from the ultrasonic irradiation module (10). Here, the ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells may be 0.2 J to 0.7 J. However, if the ultrasonic energy is greater than 0.7 J, inflammation due to thermal injury may occur in the skin tissue surrounding the under-eye fat, and therefore, the ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells is preferably limited to the range as described above. More preferably, the ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells may be 0.5 to 0.7 J. In this way, under the control of the processor (20), ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells forming the under-eye fat is irradiated to the under-eye fat from the ultrasonic irradiation module (10), thereby removing the under-eye fat non-surgically.

[0045] The processor (20) can control the ultrasound irradiation module (10) so that the ultrasound irradiated from the ultrasound irradiation module (10) is irradiated three times to the under-eye area. In this way, when the ultrasound irradiated from the ultrasound irradiation module (10) is irradiated three times to the under-eye fat, the under-eye fat can be removed as follows, and the dermal layer under the eye can be firmed.

[0046] First, when the ultrasound from the ultrasound irradiation module (10) is first irradiated to the fat under the eyes, the fat cells forming the deep fat under the eyes can be reduced or removed.

[0047] Next, when the ultrasound from the ultrasound irradiation module (10) is irradiated to the subcutaneous fat under the eyes for the second time, the subcutaneous fat under the eyes can be reduced or removed.

[0048] Next, when the ultrasound from the ultrasound irradiation module (10) is irradiated to the dermal layer under the eyes for the third time, the subcutaneous fat under the eyes can be reduced or removed and the surrounding skin of the dermal layer under the eyes can be tightened. (Under-eye skin tightening effect)

[0049] The processor (20) can control the ultrasound irradiation module (10) so that the ultrasound irradiation module (10) is formed within a set depth of 5 mm to 14 mm from the skin surface under the eye. Furthermore, the processor (20) can more preferably control the ultrasound irradiation module (10) so that the ultrasound irradiation module (10) is formed within a set depth of 6 mm to 13 mm from the skin surface under the eye.

[0050] The processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) so that the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) is formed at two different depths within the set depth. Here, the two different depths may be a first depth where the deep fat (f1) of the under-eye area is located and a second depth where the subcutaneous fat (F2) of the under-eye area is located, respectively. Accordingly, the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) formed at the first depth can reduce or remove the deep fat (f1), and the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) formed at the second depth can reduce or remove the subcutaneous fat (F2). For example, the first depth may be greater than 6 mm to 13 mm, and the second depth may be greater than 3.5 mm to 6 mm. More preferably, the first depth may be 13 mm, and the second depth may be 6 mm.

[0051] The processor (20) can control the ultrasound irradiation module (10) so that the ultrasound irradiation module (10) is formed at the third depth where the epidermis of the under-eye area is located. Accordingly, the ultrasound irradiation module (10) formed at the third depth can strengthen the epidermis. For example, the third depth may be 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm.

[0052] For example, the processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) so that the ultrasonic energy of the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) formed at the first depth and the second depth is 0.2 J to 0.7 J. Here, the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) formed at the first depth and the second depth with the ultrasonic energy of 0.2 J to 0.7 J can reduce or remove fat cells forming the deep fat (f1) in the center of the under-eye fat.

[0053] For example, the processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) so that the ultrasonic energy of the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) formed at the third depth is 0.2 J to 0.5 J. Here, the ultrasonic energy of 0.2 J to 0.5 J formed at the third depth can be applied to the dermal layer under the eye to make the dermal layer under the eye firm. More preferably, the processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) so that the ultrasonic energy of the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) formed at the third depth is 0.4 J.

[0054] For example, the ultrasound irradiation module (10) may include a dot type. Here, the dot type may form a plurality of ultrasound irradiation modules (10) at intervals in a direction parallel to the skin surface of the under-eye area in the fat cells of the under-eye area.

[0055] The processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) to operate multiple times in a dot type manner. That is, the processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) to operate multiple times in a dot type manner during a single removal procedure of fat cells in the under-eye area, thereby improving the removal efficiency of fat cells in the under-eye area.

[0056] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a dot type when an ultrasonic irradiation module of an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention is irradiated with ultrasonic waves once, and FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a dot type when an ultrasonic irradiation module of an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention is irradiated with ultrasonic waves twice.

[0057] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the processor (20) can control the ultrasound irradiation module (10) to irradiate ultrasound to the sub-eye fat twice.

[0058] Specifically, the processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) so that when the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) irradiates the fat cells in the under-eye area with ultrasound once, the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) operates in a dot type. (See FIG. 4) As a result, a plurality of ultrasonic irradiation modules (10) are formed at intervals in the fat cells in the under-eye area, and the size of the fat cells in the under-eye area is reduced. Therefore, when irradiating the fat cells in the under-eye area with ultrasound twice, it is necessary to reduce the formation section of the plurality of ultrasonic irradiation modules (10) in the fat cells in the under-eye area compared to when irradiating the ultrasound once.

[0059] Accordingly, the processor (20) can control the ultrasound irradiation module (10) so that the formation section of the plurality of ultrasound irradiation modules (10) formed in the fat cells of the under-eye area in the dot type is reduced when the ultrasound irradiation module (10) irradiates the fat cells of the under-eye area twice compared to when the ultrasound irradiation module (10) irradiates once. (See FIG. 5) As a result, when the ultrasound irradiation is performed twice, the ultrasound irradiation module (10) can be prevented from being formed outside the fat cells of the under-eye area as the formation section of the plurality of ultrasound irradiation modules (10) formed in the fat cells of the under-eye area is reduced in accordance with the reduced size of the fat cells of the under-eye area compared to when the ultrasound irradiation is performed once.

[0060] The under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include an acquisition module (30).

[0061] The acquisition module (30) may serve to acquire the range, thickness, and characteristics of the sub-eye fat on the face. For example, the range of the sub-eye fat acquired by the acquisition module (30) may include a lower lid lateral fat pad, a lower lid central fat pad, and a lower lid nasal fat pad. (See FIG. 3) Here, the lower lid lateral fat pad (P1) may be located at a point spaced away from the nose in relation to the center of the sub-eye, the lower lid central fat pad (P2) may be located at a point spaced away from the nose in a direction closer to the nose in relation to the center of the sub-eye. In addition, the thickness of the sub-eye fat acquired by the acquisition module (30) may be the thickness of each of the lower lid lateral fat pad, the lower lid central fat pad, and the lower lid nasal fat pad. Additionally, the characteristics of the sub-eye fat acquired by the acquisition module (30) may include the density of fat cells forming the sub-eye fat. For example, the acquisition module (30) may include an ultrasound probe.

[0062] The processor (20) can control the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) based on the data acquired from the acquisition module (30) so that the ultrasonic waves irradiated from the ultrasonic irradiation module (10) are irradiated with an irradiation range, irradiation time, and irradiation intensity corresponding to the data acquired from the acquisition module (30).

[0063] [Experimental Example 1]

[0064] Figure 6 is a photograph showing the results of fat reduction during ultrasound irradiation of an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] As illustrated in Fig. 6, the ultrasound irradiation module of the under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention irradiates dot-type ultrasound to the under-eye fat of a living body, and then takes a photograph of the living body. Here, the dot type is formed by multiple focal points where the ultrasound irradiated by the ultrasound irradiation module is focused, with spacing between them, on the fat cells of the under-eye area of ​​the living body.

[0066] As a result, when the dot-type ultrasound energy was 0.2 J to 1.0 J, fat cells in the under-eye area of ​​a living body were reduced. However, when the dot-type ultrasound energy was greater than 0.7 J, inflammation occurred in the under-eye area of ​​a living body. Therefore, it was confirmed that the ultrasound energy suitable for removing fat cells in the under-eye area of ​​a living body was 0.2 J to 0.7 J.

[0067] Additionally, it was confirmed that when the dot-type ultrasound energy was 0.5J to 0.7J, the fat cells in the under-eye area of ​​the living body were reduced to a greater extent than other sizes.

[0068] [Experimental Example 2]

[0069] Figure 7 is a graph showing the results of expression of inflammatory substances in the sub-eye area of ​​a living body when ultrasonic irradiation is performed by an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention and when ultrasonic irradiation is performed by a conventional ultrasonic irradiation device.

[0070] As shown in Fig. 7, the results of expression of inflammatory substances in the sub-eye area of ​​a living body were measured when ultrasonic irradiation was performed using an under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention and when ultrasonic irradiation was performed using a conventional ultrasonic irradiation device.

[0071] The ultrasound irradiation module of the under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention irradiates dot-type ultrasound to the under-eye area of ​​a living body, and the conventional ultrasound irradiation device irradiates linear-type ultrasound to the under-eye area of ​​a living body.

[0072] As a result, it was confirmed that the dot type of the present invention had a lower level of inflammation (inflammatory cytokine) than the conventional linear type.

[0073] According to the present invention, the under-eye fat removal device according to one embodiment of the present invention has the effect of non-surgically removing under-eye fat by irradiating under-eye fat cells with ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of under-eye fat cells.

[0074] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical concept or essential features thereof. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

1. Ultrasound irradiation module that irradiates ultrasound to the under-eye area; and A processor for controlling the above ultrasonic investigation module is included, The above processor, An under-eye fat removal device, wherein the ultrasonic irradiation module controls the ultrasonic irradiation module so that, when the ultrasonic irradiation module irradiates the fat cells in the under-eye area with ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells in the under-eye area, the ultrasonic irradiation module irradiates the fat cells in the under-eye area.

2. In paragraph 1, An under-eye fat removal device, wherein the ultrasonic energy corresponding to the reduction or removal of the fat cells is 0.2J to 0.7J.

3. In paragraph 1, The above ultrasound investigation module is an under-eye fat removal device that focuses the ultrasound on the under-eye area to form a focus point.

4. In paragraph 1, The above ultrasonic investigation module, The above ultrasound is focused on the area under the eye to form a focus point, The above processor, An under-eye fat removal device that controls the ultrasound irradiation module so that the focus point is formed within a set depth of 5 mm to 14 mm from the skin surface under the eyes.

5. In paragraph 4, The above processor, An under-eye fat removal device that controls the ultrasound irradiation module so that the focus point is formed at two different depths within the set depth.

6. In paragraph 5, An under-eye fat removal device, wherein the two different depths are a first depth where the deep fat of the under-eye area is located and a second depth where the subcutaneous fat of the under-eye area is located, respectively.

7. In paragraph 6, The above first depth is greater than 6 mm and greater than 13 mm, A device for removing fat under the eyes, wherein the second depth is greater than 3.5 mm and greater than 6 mm.

8. In paragraph 6, The above processor, An under-eye fat removal device that controls the ultrasound irradiation module so that the focus point is formed further at the third depth where the epidermis of the under-eye area is located.

9. In paragraph 8, A device for removing fat under the eyes, wherein the third depth is 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm.

10. In paragraph 1, The above ultrasonic investigation module The above ultrasound is focused on the area under the eye to form a focus point, An under-eye fat removal device comprising a dot type that forms a plurality of the above-mentioned focal points at intervals in a direction parallel to the skin surface of the under-eye area in the fat cells of the under-eye area.

11. In paragraph 10, The above processor, An under-eye fat removal device that controls the above ultrasound investigation module to operate multiple times in the above dot type.

12. In paragraph 10, The above processor, When the above ultrasound irradiation module irradiates the fat cells in the under-eye area with ultrasound once, the ultrasound irradiation module is controlled so that the ultrasound irradiation module operates in the dot type. An under-eye fat removal device, wherein the ultrasound irradiation module controls the ultrasound irradiation module so that the formation section of multiple focal points formed on the under-eye fat cells in the dot type is reduced when the ultrasound irradiation module irradiates the fat cells in the under-eye area twice compared to when the ultrasound irradiation is performed once.

13. In paragraph 1, Further comprising an acquisition module for acquiring the range, thickness and characteristics of the sub-eye fat in the face, The above processor, An under-eye fat removal device that controls the ultrasonic irradiation module so that the ultrasonic irradiation module irradiates ultrasound based on the data acquired from the acquisition module with an irradiation range, irradiation time, and irradiation intensity corresponding to the data acquired from the acquisition module.

14. In paragraph 11, A device for removing fat under the eyes, wherein the scope of the fat under the eyes includes the lower lid lateral fat pad, the lower lid central fat pad, and the lower lid nasal fat pad.

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