System and Method for Dermatological Treatment Using Ultrasound
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1. A dermatological treatment device, including:
- a handpiece;
an ultrasound applicator carried by the handpiece, the applicator having a contact surface positionable in contact with skin; and
a motor operable to mechanically vibrate the handpiece while the contact surface is in contact with skin.
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Abstract
One embodiment of an ultrasound system for reducing the appearance of cellulite includes an ultrasound contact plate positioned within the cavity of a handpiece. Suction is used to draw tissue into the cavity, bringing the skin surface into contact with the ultrasound contact plate during ultrasound energy delivery. A motor mechanically vibrates the handpiece during ultrasound delivery, causing the contact plate to reciprocate relative to the underlying tissue undergoing ultrasound exposure.
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14 Claims
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1. A dermatological treatment device, including:
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a handpiece; an ultrasound applicator carried by the handpiece, the applicator having a contact surface positionable in contact with skin; and a motor operable to mechanically vibrate the handpiece while the contact surface is in contact with skin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A dermatological treatment device, including:
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a handpiece having a cavity;
;an ultrasound applicator carried by the handpiece, the applicator having a contact surface within the cavity and positionable in contact with skin; and a vacuum source coupled to the opening, the vacuum source operable to draw tissue into the cavity when the cavity is positioned to receive the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. A dermatological treatment method, comprising the steps of:
using an ultrasound applicator positioned in contact with a skin surface, delivering ultrasound energy to tissue underlying the skin while applying suction to the skin. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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