Method and apparatus for non-invasive energy delivery
OwnerChristopher James Danekinventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods for selectively applying energy to a target location on an external body surface for therapeutic purpose, such as removal of body hair, shrinkage of collagen, coagulation of blood vessels, and treatment of lesions. The present invention applies various sources of energy, including radiofrequency, ultrasound, and microwave, to modify subcutaneous tissue while prevent damage to surface tissue. The frequency and intensity of the energy delivery is modulated based upon feedback temperature measurements, present algorithms, user selected algorithms, or user visual cues.
Claims30
A method of treating subcutaneous tissue to achieve a therapeutic effect of hair removal, collagen shrinkage, vessel closure, or lesion ablation, without damaging the surface layer of tissue and without physically penetrating the surface layer of tissue, comprising:
- transferring energy to or from the tissue with a probe connected to an energy source by a flexible elongate means.
An apparatus for directing energy to an epidermal surface for therapeutic purpose, comprising:
- an energy transfer probe with the distal end being an atraumatic tissue contact surface
- an energy source;
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- a flexible elongate means for transmitting energy and electronic signals to or from said energy source to a connector on the proximal end of said probe.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.