Device, apparatus, and method of adipose tissue treatment

摘要

An improved procedure for performing liposuction is obtained by utilizing a needle that includes a laser source conductor with one end of the needle being configured for insertion into a target adipose skin volume and the other end being coupled to a laser source. The needle may include one or more channels for extracting the treated adipose area. A vacuum source can be used in the extraction of the treated adipose. Further, the first end of the needle may include a cap or end-piece that reduces the build up of carbon deposits. A temperature sensor may be used as input to adjust the laser power and prevent over exposure.

主权项

1. A disposable needle for adipose tissue laser treatment, said needle comprising: a light conducting body having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured for introduction into adipose tissue and the second end adapted to connect at least to a source of laser radiation;
wherein the needle can be coupled to two or more laser sources, at least one of the laser sources operating in continuous (CW) mode and at least one of the laser sources operating in pulse mode; wherein the laser operating in the continuous operation mode (CW) heats up the adipose tissue and the laser source operating in the pulse operation mode induces mechanical stress on the adipose tissue; and wherein the laser operating in the continuous operation mode (CW) and the laser source operating in pulse operation mode operate substantially simultaneously.