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System and method for fat and cellulite reduction

  • US 9,707,412 B2
  • Filed: 12/09/2016
  • Issued: 07/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ultrasound system for treatment of cellulite, the system comprising:

  • an ultrasound probe comprising a housing, an ultrasound therapy element, and a motion mechanism,wherein the ultrasound therapy element delivers ultrasound energy to a tissue below a skin surface at a frequency of between 2 MHz to 10 MHz,wherein the tissue comprises a plurality of fat lobuli that protrude into a dermis layer to create an appearance of cellulite,wherein the ultrasound therapy element is configured for delivery of the ultrasound energy at a temperature sufficient to coagulate at least a portion of a plurality of fat lobuli at a depth under the skin surface,wherein the ultrasound therapy element is connected to the motion mechanism inside the housing,wherein the motion mechanism moves the ultrasound therapy element to form a plurality of thermal lesions at the depth for reducing an appearance of cellulite.

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