Patent ID: 8894678
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A61B,A61H,A61N

Abstract:
1. A method for treating cellulite, comprising: coupling a handpiece comprising a vacuum receptacle to a vacuum source, wherein the handpiece comprises a recessed chamber comprising a top having an inner surface, wherein the recessed chamber is in fluidic communication with the vacuum receptacle, placing the handpiece over a first region of target tissue comprising dermis, epidermis and subcutaneous tissue, applying vacuum pressure, via the vacuum receptacle, to the recessed chamber, thereby causing the target tissue underlying the recessed chamber to be elevated to contact the inner surface; coupling a guidance platform comprising a guidance track to the handpiece; engaging a tissue dissection device comprising a distally positioned cutting element with the guidance track; moving the tissue dissection device along the guidance track to cause the cutting element to pierce the tissue within the recessed chamber; creating a dissection plane in the subcutaneous tissue by manipulating the tissue dissection device and shearing fibrous structures within the dissection plane, thereby freeing the tissue from the fibrous structures and treating cellulite.