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Apparatus and method for reducing subcutaneous fat deposits, virtual face lift and body sculpturing by electroporation

  • US 7,938,824 B2
  • Filed: 04/15/2005
  • Issued: 05/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for cosmetic treatment in lieu of cosmetic surgery, weight loss and/or body sculpturing comprising:

  • providing an applicator with a set of electrodes for engaging the skin of a patient and applying a pulsed electric field to the skin and the subcutaneous tissues of an area to be treated;

    providing a power supply capable of generating high voltage pulses;

    engaging patient'"'"'s skin with the electrodes; and

    applying a pulsed electric field to the area to be treated via the engaged electrodes in an amount sufficient to irreversibly open pores in the membranes of subcutaneous fat cells in the area to be treated, thereby causing death to the subcutaneous fat cells.

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