Massager and method of using same

Abstract

A massage device to be used pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively. The device that includes a housing with a base portion and a handle portion, a drive unit contained in the base portion of the housing; and a massage node operably connected to the drive unit by coupling means such that operation of the drive unit causes the massage node to provide a massage effect. The present massage device is capable of smoothing the skin and fat irregularities associated with any liposuction procedure including suction assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic assisted lipectomy, and direct lipectomy; improving the contour irregularities assisted with any liposuction procedure; preconditioning the skin and fat prior to any liposuction procedure to minimize blood vessel damage; removing scar tissue from patients who have recently undergone any liposuction procedure; and treating skin irregularities due to “cellulite”.

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