External ultrasound treatment of connective tissue
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1. A technique comprising the steps of:
- a) injecting a quantity of tumescent solution into a surgical site; and
,b) vibrating, through skin of a patient, said tumescent solution in the ultrasonic range sufficient to loosen intercellular connections at the surgical site.
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Abstract
Using an external ultrasonic generator, ultrasonic waves are transmitted through the skin to the cells and tumescent solution. The ultrasonic waves disrupt the connective tissue between the cells.
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12 Claims
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1. A technique comprising the steps of:
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a) injecting a quantity of tumescent solution into a surgical site; and
,b) vibrating, through skin of a patient, said tumescent solution in the ultrasonic range sufficient to loosen intercellular connections at the surgical site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A technique for disrupting connective tissue in fat comprising the steps of:
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a) depositing a quantity of tumescent solution proximate to a selected tissue site; b) vibrating said selected tissue site in the ultrasonic range using externally applied ultrasonic vibrations. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A surgical technique comprising the steps of:
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a) injecting a quantity of tumescent solution into a surgical site; b) via vibrations of a skin layer, ultrasonically vibrating said surgical site and said tumescent solution for a period sufficient to damage connections at said surgical site. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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