Patent ID: 8915854
Filing Date: 2014-12-23
Classification: A61B,A61N,G01S,H05K

Abstract:
1. A method of non-invasive ultrasound fat and cellulite reduction, comprising: imaging a region of interest, via an imaging element, wherein the region of interest comprises a plurality of fat lobuli that protrude into a dermis layer to create the appearance of cellulite; displaying an image of the region of interest on a display; delivering ultrasound energy, via a therapy element, at a depth below a skin surface to coagulate at least a portion of one of the fat lobuli that protrudes into the dermis layer; moving the therapy element, with a motion mechanism, to create further coagulation by generating multiple thermal lesions in the plurality of fat lobuli, wherein the motion mechanism comprises an encoder, wherein the motion mechanism is controlled by a control system comprising a processor and power supply, wherein the imaging element and the therapy element are provided within a single ultrasound probe; and wherein the coagulation of the fat lobuli reduce the protrusion of the fat lobuli into the dermis layer, thereby improving the appearance of cellulite.