SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAT AND CELLULITE REDUCTION

摘要

A method and system for providing ultrasound treatment to a tissue that contains a lower part of dermis and proximal protrusions of fat lobuli into the dermis. An embodiment delivers ultrasound energy to the region creating a thermal injury and coagulating the proximal protrusions of fat lobuli, thereby eliminating the fat protrusions into the dermis. An embodiment can also include ultrasound imaging configurations using the same or a separate probe before, after or during the treatment. In addition various therapeutic levels of ultrasound can be used to increase the speed at which fat metabolizes. Additionally the mechanical action of ultrasound physically breaks fat cell clusters and stretches the fibrous bonds. Mechanical action will also enhance lymphatic drainage, stimulating the evacuation of fat decay products.

主权项

1. A method to treat fat, comprising:
positioning an ultrasound probe system on a skin surface, the ultrasound probe system comprising an ultrasound therapy element, an ultrasound imaging element and a motion mechanism; wherein the motion mechanism is controlled by a control system in communication with the ultrasound probe; targeting a region of interest under the skin surface with the ultrasound imaging element, the region of interest comprising a tissue comprising subcutaneous fat and a portion of at least one of an epidermis, a dermis, and muscle; using the ultrasound therapy element to treat the region of interest; wherein the ultrasound therapy element is coupled to the motion mechanism within the probe; wherein the ultrasound therapy element is configured for targeted delivery of ablative ultrasound energy to form a thermal lesion with at least a temperature sufficient to treat at least a portion of the tissue in the region of interest; and activating the motion mechanism to move the ultrasound therapy element to form a plurality of the thermal lesions to facilitate the treatment of fat.