Pulsed Acoustic Wave Dermal Clearing System
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for dermal clearing, such as laser-based treatments for tattoo removal, are hindered by the formation of dermal vacuoles which reduce the effectiveness of subsequent laser exposures due to light scattering and attenuation.
Innovation Solution
The use of pulsed acoustic waves, generated by an acoustic wave generator, to disperse and eliminate dermal vacuoles both superficially and deeper in the dermis, allowing for more effective repeated laser treatments in quick succession.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If laser-based treatments are applied repeatedly to remove tattoos, then tattoo removal effectiveness improves, but dermal vacuole formation increases causing light scattering and attenuation
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies pulsed acoustic waves before subsequent laser treatments to preemptively disperse dermal vacuoles. This preliminary action clears the treatment path for light, preventing the harmful light scattering and attenuation that would otherwise occur during repeated laser exposures, thereby maintaining high tattoo removal effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The system takes the harmful dermal vacuoles (which cause light scattering) and uses pulsed acoustic waves to disperse them. The vacuoles themselves become the target of the acoustic wave action, converting the harmful effect into a beneficial clearing mechanism that improves subsequent laser treatment effectiveness
2Reliability
If high energy shock waves are delivered to targeted tissue, then treatment effectiveness improves, but treatment time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic pulsed acoustic waves delivered at specific frequencies (e.g., 1-10 Hz) to repeatedly disrupt and disperse dermal vacuoles over time. This periodic action maintains treatment effectiveness by continuously clearing vacuoles without requiring prolonged continuous exposure, thereby reducing total treatment time while preserving reliability
Solution Approach 2:
By applying pulsed acoustic waves before laser treatment, the system performs a preliminary clearing action that removes the barrier to effective laser penetration. This preliminary step reduces the number of laser passes needed, thereby reducing overall treatment time while maintaining or improving treatment effectiveness
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The application of pulsed acoustic waves effectively clears dermal vacuoles, enhancing the efficacy of repeated laser treatments by reducing light scattering and attenuation, thereby accelerating the tattoo removal process.
Implementation Method 1
an acoustic-wave generator configured to emit acoustic waves having at least one frequency between 1 MHz and 1000 MHz
Implementation Method 2
at least some portion of the acoustic waves will travel through the shockwave medium and form shock waves
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for method for acoustic treatment of tissue to disperse vacuoles within the tissue. Some of the present methods and systems comprise: directing pulsed acoustic waves from the acoustic wave generator into the tissue containing the vacuoles. Some of the present methods include identifying the location of tissue containing vacuoles, and/or coupling (e.g., acoustically) an acoustic wave generator to the tissue containing the vacuoles.