Apparatus and method for treating scar tissue
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1. A method of treating scar tissue comprising the steps of:
- a) identifying a selected suction amount;
b) raising the epidermis of a treatment site by applying suction at the selected level;
c) while said epidermis is raised, disrupting fibrous tissue within said selected site while said epidermis is raised; and
, d) eliminating suction from the treatment site.
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Abstract
A method and kit for the treatment of scar tissue in which the epidermis is raised from the scared area using a suction amount defined by the patient'"'"'s epidermis. Using a gauge mounted on the manual pump, the operator is able to apply as much or as little suction to accomplish the task of treating the scar tissue, without running the risk of further damaging the site from excessive suction. While the epidermis is raised, manual manipulation or sonic vibrations are used to, disrupt the fibrous tissue of the scar.
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1. A method of treating scar tissue comprising the steps of:
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a) identifying a selected suction amount;
b) raising the epidermis of a treatment site by applying suction at the selected level;
c) while said epidermis is raised, disrupting fibrous tissue within said selected site while said epidermis is raised; and
,d) eliminating suction from the treatment site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A treatment method for scar tissue comprising the steps of:
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a) raising the epidermis of a treatment site by applying suction at an amount defined by a condition of the treatment site;
b) while said epidermis is raised, disrupting fibrous tissue within said selected site while said epidermis is raised. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A kit adapted to assist in the treatment of scar tissue comprising:
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a) a handle assembly having, 1) a manually operable pump configured to withdraw atmosphere through an input port, 2) a gauge communicating with said input port, said gauge providing visual readings of an amount of suction within said input port, and, 3) release means for venting atmosphere into said input port;
b) a flexible tubing, a first end thereof connectable to said input port; and
,c) a suction applicator configured to encircle a treatment site, said suction applicator connectable to a second end of said flexible tubing. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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