Cosmetic Laser Treatment Device and Method for Loacalized Lipodystrophies and Flaccidity

摘要

A method and device for cosmetic surgery, especially fat reduction and collagen reformation, by means of a high power laser operating at about 980 nm is presented. The cosmetic surgery method substantially reduces or removes localized lipodystrophies, and essentially reduces flaccidity by localized laser heating of adipose tissue using an optical fiber inserted into a treatment area. The method and device are particularly well suited for treating Lipodystrophies with flaccidity High power laser energy is applied to “fat” cells to breakdown the cell walls releasing the cell fluid. The laser radiation is applied through an optical fiber which is held within a catheter-like device having a single lumen. Traditionally difficult fat cells are treated well. Delicate areas are treated safely. A saline solution may also be inserted into the treatment site to aid in the heating of the fat cells and their eventual destruction as well as their removal. The pool of cell fluid in the area of treatment is removed by a combination of techniques including allowing the body to remove it by absorption and drainage from the entry sites thus minimizing trauma to the area of treatment and hastening recovery. Additional techniques to remove the cell fluid include direct force application by means of elastic bandages and external suction applied to the entry sites. Quick and lasting cosmetic changes, even in areas having prior untreatable fat tissues, are achieved while minimizing trauma to the treatment areas.

主权项

1. A method of reducing localized lipodystrophies and flaccidity and of simultaneous collagen reformation for improving cosmetic appearance of a subject comprising the steps of:
a. defining an area of treatment on said subject; b. preparing at least one insertion site in said area for minimally invasive entry; c. selecting operating parameters for an diode laser, based upon said area of treatment; d. inserting and positioning a needle-like device comprising a wall defining a central lumen and at least one optical fiber located within the wall defining the central lumen through said area of minimally invasive entry into said area of treatment; e. applying laser radiation to adipose tissue in said area of treatment to break the cell membranes; and f. applying post treatment procedures to said area of treatment.