摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells.SOLUTION: In selected embodiments, a suction source and/or a heat removal source are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1 |