External ultrasound lipoplasty

Details External ultrasound lipoplasty External ultrasound lipoplasty

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Jung, Unsu (Department: 3768)

Surgery: kinesitherapy

Kinesitherapy

Ultrasonic

C600S439000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07955281

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a non-invasive, safer alternative to current lipoplasty procedures. The preferred embodiment of the invention is a multi-channel system that focuses the low mega Hertz ultrasound at user selectable depths, where fat cells are to be emulsified. The system has independent user control of the main emulsifying property, cavitation, and thermal heating, which can independently be used for skin tightening. One part of the system is a handheld transducer, in shape similar to a typical small diagnostic ultrasound transducer. The other part of the system includes a transmitter with internal tracking of procedure time and with a disabling feature.

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