SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DESTROYING ADIPOSE TISSUE
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1. A method for initiating a reduction in a volume of adipose tissue comprising the step of:
- moving a therapeutic high intensity ultrasound transducer over a patient skin surface while emitting high intensity ultrasound into a volume of adipose tissue such that a biological response is initiated that leads to a reduction in said volume of adipose tissue.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for the destruction of adipose tissue are disclosed. A method is provided for creating a surface map corresponding to a volume of adipose tissue for noninvasive treatment, and additional methods are provided for the treatment of the adipose tissue.
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1. A method for initiating a reduction in a volume of adipose tissue comprising the step of:
moving a therapeutic high intensity ultrasound transducer over a patient skin surface while emitting high intensity ultrasound into a volume of adipose tissue such that a biological response is initiated that leads to a reduction in said volume of adipose tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for reducing a volume of adipose tissue in a patient comprising:
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moving a high intensity ultrasound transducer over a skin surface; and while moving the transducer, irradiating a volume of adipose tissue below said skin surface using said high intensity ultrasound transducer wherein said transducer deposits an energy flux value of at least 35 J/cm2. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of destroying adipose tissue using high intensity focused ultrasound, the method comprising the steps of:
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determining a volume of adipose tissue to be treated; marking out a corresponding surface area of skin; dividing the surface area into a plurality of individual treatment sections; applying therapeutic ultrasound energy to one section of said plurality of individual treatment sections with an ultrasound transducer until sufficient energy has been deposited to at least partially destroy the adipose tissue. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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