Patent ID: 8974442
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of rejuvenating a facial area using multiple modalities in combination, comprising: applying a first modality, the first modality comprising making a minimal incision in the skin, separating the skin from underlying tissue, using laser energy to administer heat under the skin and tightening the skin of the facial area; applying a second modality to tighten fascia tissue underlying the skin of the facial area; applying a third modality to reinforce the tightening of the underlying tissue; and applying a fourth modality to resect excess skin of the facial area, wherein applying the first modality comprises at least one of using laser energy to administer heat under the skin to liquefy subcutaneous fat and using laser energy to administer heat under the skin to tighten at least one of the skin or the underlying tissue, wherein applying the second modality comprises: applying sutures to the underlying fascia tissue; and pulling the sutures together to cause the underlying fascia tissue to tighten, wherein applying the third modality comprises: applying sutures to the tightened underlying tissue; and pulling together the sutures applied to the tightened underlying tissue to cause the underlying tissue to further tighten, wherein applying the fourth modality comprises applying a cutting tool to the skin to resect skin in excess of the skin needed to cover the tightened underlying tissue, and wherein the facial area comprises at least one of a face, jowls, or neck.