Thermal radiation facelift device
AssigneePearl Technology Holdings, LLC
InventorsPaul J. Weber, Luiz B. Da Silva, Alexander M. Rubenchik, Gennady Kochemasov, Stanislav Kulikov
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Abstract
A device is described that can be used by surgeons to provide quick and accurate face-lifting maneuvers that minimize the amount of tissue that has to be removed. The device comprised of a hollow undermining shaft with specially designed tip that can safely separate tissue planes and lyse fibrous tissue. Thermal radiation can be delivered down the shaft to heat and cause tissue contraction. The device can also include a temperature sensor that can be used to control the thermal radiation. Optionally, the device can also use ultrasound or electro surgical energy to improve tissue lysing.
Claims6
A method for performing skin surgery, comprising
- separating subcutaneous tissue from dermal tissue using a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said distal end comprises a plurality of protruding members separated by at least one lysing segment, wherein said lysing segment is recessed relative to said protruding members;
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- delivering thermal energy from said shaft to the tissue.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.