KR20160123261A - Apparatus for resolving fat by cooling - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus for decomposing fat by freezing. More particularly, the apparatus for decomposing fat by freezing comprises a suction type handpiece including: a suction housing having a receiving space in which a skin tissue of a patient is received through an opening; a suction module which provides suction pressure to the receiving space; and a cooling module joined to the suction housing, and generating cold air. The suction housing is installed to the suction module and the cooling module to be detachable, and is composed of a thermally conductive material. Thus, the suction housing receives the cold air from the cooling module in a heat-conduction way, and provides the cold air to the receiving space.

Description

[0001] APPARATUS FOR RESOLVING FAT BY COOLING [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a freezing fat decomposition apparatus, and more particularly, to a freeze fat decomposition apparatus capable of performing a customized procedure according to a body shape of a subject to be treated.

Recently, obesity population is steadily increasing due to Westernization of diet. These obesity phenomena are leading to the loss of self-confidence, which leads to social problems, and is becoming one of the major causes of adult diseases.

There are many causes of obesity, but the most important factor is the excessive fat accumulation in the body. Such excessively accumulated fat is expressed in liver, blood vessels, and blood, and is expressed by symptoms such as fatty liver, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipemia.

Generally, adipose tissue is present beneath the epidermis and dermis of the skin. The subcutaneous fat, which occupies most of the fat tissue, can be divided into a shallow fat layer and a deep fat layer. Among them, the deep fat layer is present between the subcutaneous membrane and the fascia mainly in the abdomen, waist, buttocks and thighs and forms a deep fat compartment .

On the other hand, when excessive fat accumulates in the local region and the skin bulges exponentially, the appearance of the skin can be improved by removing the lipid-rich fat layer.

As a noninvasive method to reduce the subcutaneous fat layer or fatty tissue introduced to date, there is a method of applying heat to the subcutaneous lipid hypercellular region using high frequency light or the like. Another method is to induce natural necrosis of adipocytes by the principle of selectively destroying only adipocytes without damaging the tissues of the epidermis or nerves through direct cooling (ie, apoptosis) . This is called cryolipolysis.

In addition, some devices have been developed to treat obesity in local areas by inducing natural necrosis of adipocytes by apoptosis principle.

However, in the case of the conventional lipolysis apparatus, a single handpiece for a specific site is employed, and in particular, a suction housing for sucking the skin is fixed to the handpiece. Further, since the skin adsorbed into the suction housing is directly adhered to the cooling plate, skin damage due to direct cooling may be caused.

A related prior art is Korean Patent No. 1055334 (issued on Aug. 8, 2011), which discloses a technique relating to a fat decomposition apparatus having an excellent decomposition effect of fatty tissue.

One aspect of the present invention can provide a freezing fat decomposition apparatus having a plurality of suction type handpieces that can be driven independently in a single apparatus or a suction type handpiece and a non-suction type handpiece at the same time .

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a freezing fat decomposition apparatus capable of being customized for various treatment conditions and procedures, and capable of reducing manufacturing cost and maintenance cost.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a freezing fat decomposition apparatus capable of being detachably attached to a cooling module and capable of efficiently transmitting cold air to the entire suction housing.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a freezing fat decomposition apparatus which can transmit cold air to the skin adsorbed into the suction type handpiece and reduce the risk of damage to the skin surface.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a freezing fat decomposition apparatus comprising: a suction housing having an accommodation space in which a skin tissue of a subject to be treated is received through an opening; A suction module for providing a suction pressure to the accommodation space; And a cooling module coupled to the suction housing and generating cold air; And the suction housing is detachably attached to the suction module and the cooling module, and the suction housing is made of a thermally conductive material, and the cool air of the cooling module is transferred through the heat transfer method, And can be provided in the accommodation space.

At this time, the suction housing may have a CUP shape in which the remaining area excluding the opening is sealed when the suction housing is coupled with the suction module and the cooling module.

In addition, the suction housing may include a cool airwave portion having a cup shape, in which the upper portion and the lower portion are opened and the remaining portion is hermetically sealed, but is made of a thermally conductive material.

Further, a protective portion made of a material having a thermal conductivity lower than that of the material constituting the cold air propagating portion may be provided on at least a part of the outer surface of the cool air transmitting portion.

The protective portion may include at least one material selected from polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Teflon, acryl, and urethane .

In addition, the cooling module may include a cool air generating unit formed of a thermally conductive material and in direct contact with the cool air propagating unit.

In addition, a protective portion made of a material having lower thermal conductivity than the material constituting the cold air propagating portion or the cool air generating portion may be provided on at least a part of the outer surface of the cool air propagating portion and the cool air generating portion.

In addition, the protector may be provided only in a region other than a region where the cool air propagating unit and the cool air generating unit are in contact with each other.

In addition, the cold air propagating unit and the cold air generating unit may be fastened in a sliding manner.

In addition, protrusions and recesses may be provided on a surface where the cool air generating unit and the cool air propagating unit are in contact with each other.

Further, it may further comprise a sealing means for sealing the boundary between the cold air propagating unit and the cold air generating unit.

A freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a detachable groove having an upper portion and a lower portion opened and a remainder having a cup shape and at least a part of which is drawn upward, A suction air suction device including a suction air chamber including a cold air circulation part and having an accommodation space in which a skin tissue of a subject to be treated is received through an opening; A cooling module including a cooler which is made of a thermally conductive material and generates cool air and has a shape that can be inserted into the detachable groove in a sliding manner; And a suction module to which the cooling module is fixed and which is in contact with a portion of the lower surface of the suction housing except for the detachable groove to provide a suction pressure to the accommodation space.

At this time, the suction housing includes a first suction housing and a second suction housing in which at least one of size and shape are different from each other, and a selected one of the first suction housing and the second suction housing is connected to the cooling module and the suction module To form the suction type handpiece.

In one embodiment, the freezing fat decomposition apparatus is made of a material having a lower thermal conductivity than that of the material constituting the cold air generating unit or the cold air wave transmitting unit, and the cold air generating unit and / And a protection unit provided in at least a part of the area except the area where the cool air propagating units are in contact with each other.

In addition, the protector may seal the boundary between the cool air generating unit and the cool air propagating unit.

A freeze fat decomposition method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a freeze fat decomposition method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a freeze fat decomposition method comprising the steps of disposing a skin tissue to be treated, 1 and second suction housings; Selecting a sucking housing suitable for the operation subject and the operation target site among the first and second suction housings; Coupling the selected suction housing to the cooling module to complete a suction type handpiece for decomposing the subcutaneous fat layer of the skin tissue located in the receiving space; And performing a cryolipolysis on a subject to be treated using the inhalation type handpiece.

In this case, each of the first and second suction housings is provided with a cold air propagating unit which is made of a thermally conductive material and provides cold air to the accommodation space, and the cooling module includes a cold air generating unit which is made of a thermally conductive material and generates cool air And completing the suction type handpiece may be performed by sliding the cool air generating unit and the cool air propagating unit in a sliding manner.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of handpieces provided in a single device and capable of being driven independently of each other can be selectively used, so that it is possible to perform simultaneous or sequential operations on various treatment regions. Thus, the procedure time can be shortened and the procedure effect can be improved. In addition, since each of the handpieces is driven independently, it is possible to independently set and control usage conditions (e.g., suction pressure, cooling temperature, procedure time, etc.) for each of the handpieces, .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, various types of fat splitting procedures can be performed as a single device since the heterogeneous handpieces provided in a single device and having different lesions can be selectively used.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a suction housing for sucking the skin is detachably attached to the handpiece, and various suction housings can be replaced according to a surgical condition or a surgical procedure purpose, , It is possible to replace only the suction housing which is directly damaged by skin and abrasion and abrasion, and the cooling module can be used continuously as long as there is no special abnormality, so that the maintenance cost can be reduced.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the skin inhaled into the suction type handpiece can be cooled omnidirectionally, and further, the risk of damage to the skin surface can be reduced.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side view schematically showing a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view schematically showing an upper structure of a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a view schematically showing a suction type handpiece structure of a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining a suction type handpiece of a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the coupling relationship between the suction housing and the cooling module of the freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
7 is a view for explaining a state in which the adipose tissue is sucked and cooled;
FIG. 8 is a view schematically showing a non-suction type handpiece structure of a fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart showing a method for performing a frozen fat decomposition procedure using a suction type handpiece according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention and the manner of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and that those skilled in the art will fully understand the scope of the present invention. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

The terms used herein are intended to illustrate embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. It is to be understood that the terms 'comprise', and / or 'comprising' as used herein may be used to refer to the presence or absence of one or more other components, steps, operations, and / Or additions.

In addition, the embodiments described herein will be described with reference to cross-sectional views and / or plan views, which are ideal illustrations of the present invention. In the drawings, the detailed size, shape, thickness, curvature, etc. of each structure are exaggerated or schematized for effective explanation of technical contents, and the shape may be modified by tolerance or the like.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a detailed description will be given of a fat decomposition apparatus and method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view schematically showing a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a view schematically showing an upper structure of a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a freezing fat decomposition apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a device for decomposing subcutaneous fat existing in various parts of the body into cryolipolysis. The above-described freezing fat decomposition is a method of inducing natural fat necrosis of adipocytes by the principle of selectively destroying only adipocytes without damaging the tissues such as epidermis and nerves, that is, apoptosis principle.

The freezing fat decomposition apparatus 100 includes a main body 101, handpieces 200 and 300 of FIG. 1 connected to the main body 101 through cables C1 and C2 detachably connected to the main body 101, And a controller (250 of FIG. 7) for independently controlling the driving of each of the handpieces 200 and 300.

The apparatus main body 101 may be a support for supporting and installing the configurations (for example, 200 and 300). The apparatus main body 101 may include a frame that is a skeleton and a plate that covers the frame to define an internal space for embedding the configurations of the equipment. The plate of the apparatus main body 101 may be provided with a plurality of air discharge holes 111 for ventilation or exhaust of the internal space of the equipment. Heat and dust of the internal space can be discharged to the outside through the discharge hole 111. [ A wheel 105 for moving the apparatus main body 101 may be provided at the lower end of the apparatus main body 101. At the upper end of the apparatus main body 101, A handle 103 may be provided. The handle 103 may be used for mounting the handpieces 200 and 300. Thus, the structure of the apparatus main body 101 can be made convenient to move the apparatus main body 101 to a predetermined position.

A suction type handpiece housing part 120 in which a suction type handpiece 200 is seated and stored, and a non-suction type handpiece housing part 120 in which a non-suction type handpiece 200 is seated and stored, (Not shown). Further, a water supply unit 113 may be further provided on the rear surface of the equipment main body 101.

Monitoring means 107 may be provided in front of the apparatus main body 101. The monitoring unit 107 may perform a function of visually outputting the procedure information. In one embodiment, the monitoring unit 107 may be configured to allow a practitioner to input a procedure condition using a touch screen method. An operation indicator lamp 109 may be provided under the monitoring means 107 to display the operating state of the freezing and defrosting device 100 in a blinking manner. In addition, the apparatus main body 101 may be provided with a plurality of cables C1 and C2 detachably attached to a plurality of handpieces.

The handpieces 200 and 300 may be coupled to the machine body 101 in various combinations. As an example, the handpieces 200 and 300 may all be provided as inhalable handpieces 200. The suction type handpiece 200 may be configured to perform a frozen fat decomposition procedure by sucking a predetermined amount of skin tissue to be treated. In this case, the freezing fat decomposition apparatus 100 is provided with a plurality of cables C1 and C2, one suction type handpiece 200 can be connected through one cable C1, C2 may be connected to another suction type handpiece 200. [ Each of the suction type handpieces 200 may be connected in a detachable manner via respective cables C1 and C2.

As another example, the handpieces 200 and 300 may be provided in combination of a suction type handpiece 200 and a non-suction type handpiece 300. The non-suction type handpiece 300 may be configured to perform the freezing fat decomposition procedure without suctioning the skin tissue to be treated. Here, the lipolysis apparatus 100 is provided with a plurality of cables C1 and C2, a suction type handpiece 200 can be connected through one cable C1, and the remaining cable C2 The non-suction type handpiece 300 can be connected. The suction type handpiece 200 and the non-suction type handpiece 300 may be detachably connected through cables C 1 and C 2.

Meanwhile, each of the handpieces 200 and 300 may be independently controlled. For example, each of the suction type handpiece 200 and the non-suction type handpiece 300 can be independently controlled. Accordingly, the operating conditions (for example, the cooling temperature, the suction pressure, the operation time, etc.) implemented through the suction type handpiece 200 and the non-suction type handpiece 300 may be set differently.

FIG. 4 is a view schematically showing a suction type handpiece structure of a fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a suction type handpiece of a freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention And FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the coupling relation between the suction housing and the cooling module of the freezing fat decomposition apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the suction type handpiece 200 is provided for selectively dissolving a subcutaneous fat layer of a skin tissue inhaled after inhaling the skin tissue. The suction type handpiece 200 may include a suction housing 210, a cooling module 220, and a suction module 230.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, in one embodiment, the cooling module 220 may be secured to the suction module 230. At this time, a suction force may be provided to the suction module 230 through the cable C1 connected to the suction module 230. [ The cooling module 220 may be provided with cooling means 221 for generating cool air such as a thermoelectric element and a power supply line for supplying power to the cooling means 221 may also be provided within the above- Lt; / RTI > The suction housing 210 may be detachably attached to the cooling module 220 and the suction module 230. Accordingly, the suction housing 210 can be replaced. In particular, the suction housing 210 may be provided in various forms and structures, and the most suitable one may be selected according to the obesity state of the subject, the operation site, etc., and the effect of the freezing fat disassembly procedure can be further enhanced. Also, in one embodiment, the suction housing 210 may be removable from the inhalable handpiece 200. Accordingly, the handpiece 200 can be easily and inexpensively maintained as a new product by replacing only the suction housing 210, which is relatively in contact with the skin tissue and relatively high in wear and damage. In addition, since the suction housing, which directly contacts the patient's skin at the time of the operation, can be easily cleaned, the cleanliness can be maintained at all times, and the satisfaction of the procedure can be improved.

The suction housing 210 can suck the skin through a recessed space (hereinafter, referred to as an 'accommodation space') provided inside when performing the fat decomposition procedure. For this, the suction housing 210 may have a substantially CUP shape. In a state where the suction module 230 and the cooling module 220 are coupled to each other, the remaining area except the area where the skin is sucked may be sealed have. Here, the receiving space may be a space in which a part of the skin tissue of the subject to be treated is sucked and accommodated.

The suction handpiece 200 having the above structure is provided with a suction pressure to the suction housing 210 by the suction module 230, and the suction force is applied to the skin structure 210 sucked into the suction housing 210 by the suction pressure. Can be cooled down to a predetermined temperature by the cooling action of the cooling module 220, and the fat tissue can be decomposed.

The freezing fat decomposition apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a suction housing set (SET). At this time, the suction housing set SET may include a plurality of suction housings 210, 210-1 and 210-2, and the suction housing selected from the suction housings may be connected to the cooling module 220 and the suction module 230 To implement a suction handpiece.

In one embodiment, the suction housings included in the suction housing set SET may be of the same size and shape. In this case, if the lifetime of the suction housing is exhausted, the suction housing is replaced, and the cooling module 220 or the suction module 230 can be used for a longer time. As a result, the maintenance cost of the freezing fat decomposition apparatus 100 Can be reduced.

In another embodiment, the suction housings included in the suction housing set SET may be configured such that at least one of the size and the shape is different from each other. For example, the first suction housing 210 optimized for the abdomen and the second suction housing 210-1 optimized for the femoral region may be different in size or shape from each other . In addition, the first suction housing 210 that is optimized for a patient who has a large physique or a high degree of obesity, and the third suction housing 210-2 that is optimized for a small physique or a low degree of obesity Even if the treatment target sites are the same, at least the sizes thereof may be different from each other. In this case, even when the size or shape of the suction housing is different from each other, the size and shape of the above-described detachable attachment groove 210a can be unified to be utilized in the operation of the cooling module 220 and the suction module 230 of a single standard. That is, the suction housings included in the suction housing set SET can be provided to be compatible with one cooling module 220 and the suction module 230. In this case, by selecting a suction housing optimized for a treatment condition, a treatment purpose, a treatment target site, and the like, and connecting the suction housing to the cooling module 220 and the suction module 230 to maximize the effect of the treatment, .

In one embodiment, the cooling module 220 includes a cool air generator 222 with a cooling means 221. At this time, the cool air generating unit 222 may be made of a material having high thermal conductivity. In addition, the suction housing 210 also includes a cold air propagating unit 212 formed of a material having high thermal conductivity, and the cool air propagating unit 212 may be integrally distributed throughout the suction housing 210. For example, the cold air generating unit 222 and the cold air circulating unit 212 may be made of a metal material such as aluminum or copper, particularly, a metal material having high thermal conductivity.

At least a portion of the cooling module 220 may be inserted into the suction housing 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The radio wave portion 212 can be contacted. For example, a cooling / heating module 210 is installed in the suction housing 210, and a cooling module 222 is inserted into the cooling / heating module 222 in the cooling / 220 and the suction housing 210 can be coupled. The cool air generated by the cool air generating unit 222 is rapidly transmitted to many areas of the suction housing 210 through the cool air propagating unit 212 as the cool air generating unit 222 and the cool air radiating unit 212 are in contact with each other, .

As described above, by using the suction type handpiece 200 including the suction housing 210, the cooling module 220 and the suction module 230, the suction housing 210 is positioned to be in contact with the part to be treated, 7) can be provided in a state in which the fat tissue (30 in Fig. 7) of the treatment target site is sucked into the suction housing 210. [

In another embodiment, at least a portion of the surface of the suction housing 210 is provided with a protective portion 213 made of a material having a low thermal conductivity. That is, the cold air propagating unit 212 may be made of a material having a high thermal conductivity, while the protective unit 213 may be made of a material having a relatively low thermal conductivity. For example, a polypropylene (PP), a polyethylene The protective portion 213 may be made of a material such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Teflon, acryl, and urethane. Accordingly, skin damage that may occur when the skin surface is directly contacted with the cold air propagating portion 212 can be reduced. On the other hand, if the protective portion 213 is too thick, the efficiency of providing cold air to the adipose tissue is excessively low, and if the protective portion 213 is too thin, the effect of preventing skin damage may be insignificant. Is suitably determined according to the characteristics of the material constituting the protective portion 213. [

In one embodiment, the above-described protective portion 213 is provided in the form of a film in a surface region that can be in contact with the skin among the surfaces of the cold air propagating portion 212 that forms a cup shape, so that the suction housing 210 can be formed have. For example, the protection portion 213 may be provided on the surface of the cold air propagating portion 212 facing the above-described accommodating space. In addition, since the practitioner performs the operation while grasping the suction type handpiece 200, the protective portion 213 may be provided in a region that can be in contact with the hand of the practitioner. For the sake of understanding, The former is shown as a first inside protection portion 213-2 and the latter is shown as a separate code by being divided into a first outside protection portion 213-1.

Meanwhile, the suction housing 210 may be made of a flexible material so as to achieve a mutually effective close contact with an unspecified curved shape of the skin. At least the part of the suction housing 210 which is in direct contact with the part to be treated has flexibility, the suction housing 210 is closely contacted with the part to be treated, and the degree of sealing of the accommodation space described above can be improved. Here, in the refrigeration fat separator 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, most of the suction housing 210 is made of a material having high thermal conductivity, in particular, a cool airwave portion 212 made of metal, A protective portion 213 made of a synthetic resin may be provided on an outer surface of the main body 212 so that the suction housing 210 can be realized. The protector 213 may be made of a material such as polypropylene or the like. In a region of the suction housing 210 which is in close contact with a part to be treated, The flexibility of the material constituting the protective portion 213 can be increased or the like can be increased. In other words, the protection unit 213 improves the adhesion between the suction housing 210 and the skin to be treated, so as to reduce the skin damage of the operation subject or the operator, And can also perform the function of being sucked in effectively.

On the other hand, the cool air generating portion 222 of the cooling module 220 may also be brought into contact with the skin of a practitioner or a subject to be treated. 5 and the like, the protective portion 223 may be provided on the surface of the second inner protective portion (not shown) 223-2 and the second outer protective portion 223-1.

6A is a schematic view illustrating a state in which the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220 are separated from each other and FIG 6B is a cross sectional view of the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220, And FIG. 6C is a view schematically illustrating an enlarged section of a plane A cut along the line I-I 'in FIG. 6B. As shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220 may be fastened in a sliding manner. That is, at least a part of the cooling module 220 is inserted into the attachment / detachment groove 210a provided in the suction housing 210, so that the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220 can be coupled. At this time, the cooling module 220 and the suction housing 210 can be coupled with each other while the cold air generating part 222 of the cooling module 220 and the cold air propagating part 212 of the suction housing 210 are in contact with each other have. At this time, the cool air generating portion 222 may have a groove 222h and the cool air propagating portion 212 may have a protrusion 212t. Accordingly, the cool air propagating unit 212 and the cool air generating unit 222 can be more firmly coupled by the protrusion 212t being inserted into the groove 222h. In addition, the contact area between the cool air generating part 222 and the cool air propagating part 212 is increased, so that the cool air of the cooling module 220 can be more smoothly transmitted to the suction housing 210. Although not shown, protrusions may be provided in the cool air generating portion and grooves may be provided in the cool air propagating portion. In this case, when it is assumed that the size of the cooling module 220 is the same, a region where the cooling means 221 such as a thermoelectric element provided in the cooler 222 can be increased, Can be improved. If the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220 are capable of being slidably coupled in the vertical direction, the protrusions 212t provided between the contact surfaces of the cool air generating portion 222 and the cool air propagating portion 212 And grooves 222h may have various shapes or a plurality of grooves. Meanwhile, although not shown, the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220 may be coupled to each other by a bolting and a nut method or a clamping method.

In one embodiment, sealing means may be provided to minimize airflow between the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220 and between the suction housing 210 and the suction module 230. As described above, the cold air propagating unit 212 and the cool air generating unit 222 are formed of a metal material having high thermal conductivity, and the interface between the cool air propagating unit 212 and the cool air generating unit 222 has a degree of airtightness When the protective portion 213 is made of a material such as polypropylene (PP), a predetermined softness and elasticity can be secured as compared with a metal material. Therefore, when the first inner protective portion 213-2 and the second inner protective portion 223-2 illustrated in FIG. 6C or the like are coupled so as to be in contact with each other while receiving a predetermined pressure in the direction toward each other, The degree of airtightness can be improved relative to the interface between the wave portion 212 and the cool air generating portion 222.

Furthermore, the wing portion 223a or the like, which can be realized by the second outer protective portion 223-1 having a larger area than the cool air generating portion 222, can perform the function of the above-described sealing means. Here, the wing portion 223a may be configured to provide an elastic force directed toward the first outer protective portion 213-1, so that the first inner protective portion 213-2 and the second inner protective portion 223-2 May be implemented between the first outer protective portion 213-1 and the second outer protective portion 223-1. Meanwhile, although not shown, the wing portion 223a may be provided between the first inner protecting portion 213-2 and the second inner protecting portion 223-2. Also, the sealing means may be realized by a sealing member such as an O-ring.

7 (a) is a sectional view of a suction type handpiece 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention including a cooling module 220, and FIG. 7 7 (b) schematically shows a cut surface of the suction type handpiece 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention cut in a section not including the cooling module 220, and FIG. 7 Are illustrated.

Referring to FIG. 7, the suction type handpiece 200 may suck the subject's skin to the inside of the suction housing 210 by the action of the suction module 230. The suction module 230 includes a suction line 233 connected to the suction housing 210, a suction pump 231 provided on the suction line 233, and a cooling module 220, A suction plate 234 which is in contact with the suction plate 234, and the like. For example, the suction pump 231 may be a vacuum pump. The skin to be treated includes skin 10, dermis 20, adipose tissue 30 and muscle 40 from the outside. The skin 10, the dermis 20 and the adipose tissue 30, Can be sucked into the suction housing 210 by the action of the suction module 230.

As described above, the suction housing 210 is coupled to the cooling module 220, and the cool air generated by the cooling unit 221 is supplied to the suction housing 210 (210) through the cool air generator 222 of the cooling module 220 And is supplied to the receiving space inside the suction housing 210 to cool the fat tissue 30. At this time, the fat tissue 30 can be cooled to a temperature range necessary for maximizing the effect of freezing fat decomposition. For this purpose, the cool air generating unit 222 may include at least one temperature sensor 260, and the cooling temperature of the cool air generating unit 222 may be quickly measured by the temperature sensor 260 . The controller 250 may control the overall cooling function of the cooler 222 by receiving the measured cooling temperature.

FIG. 8 is a view schematically showing the structure of the non-suction type handpiece 300 of the lipolysis apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 5 (a) illustrates a non-inhaled handpiece 300 used for a procedure with a relatively small procedure area, and FIG. 5 (b) A non-aspiration type handpiece 300 used for an operation on a part of the hand.

Referring to FIG. 8, the non-suction type handpiece 300 may be used for the purpose of lip treatment of arms, legs, and the like. In particular, the non-suction type handpiece 300 shown in FIG. 5 (a) can be used for the fat decomposition procedure of a portion having a relatively small procedure area, such as an arm. The non-suction type handpiece 300 shown in FIG. 5 (b) can be used for a fat decomposition procedure in a relatively large procedure area such as a leg.

The non-suction type handpiece 300 may include a plate housing 310 directly contacting the skin and a plate cooling module 320 cooling the subcutaneous fat layer of the skin tissue contacting the plate housing 310. This can lead to necrosis of fatty tissue present in relatively flat areas such as the arms, legs, and the like.

The non-suction type handpiece 300 having the above-described structure can be operated more easily by the operator than the suction type handpiece 200. However, in the case of the non-inhalation type handpiece 300, since the subcutaneous fat layer is cooled while normally maintaining the blood circulation of the tissue to be treated, the cooling efficiency of the subcutaneous fat layer may be relatively low. Accordingly, the inhalable handpiece 200 is used for a patient who desires to dissolve a relatively thick subcutaneous fat layer, and the non-inhalable handpiece 300 is used for a relatively dry obese patient or a subcutaneous fat layer that is relatively thin. Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > of < / RTI >

9 is a flowchart showing a method for performing a frozen fat decomposition procedure using a suction type handpiece according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 9, first, the first to third suction housings 210, 210-1 and 210-2, which are removably attached to the cooling module 220 and at least one of the size and the shape are different from each other, (S110). At this time, the first to third suction housings 210, 210-1 and 210-2 may be referred to as a suction housing set SET. The first to third suction housings 210, 210-1 and 210-2 may have an opening for sucking and receiving the skin tissue of the subject to be treated on one side and a cup shape for closing the remaining area.

When the suction housing set SET is prepared as described above, the practitioner can select a suction housing suitable for the subject to be treated from among the first to third suction housings 210, 210-1 and 210-2 (S120). The step of selecting the suction housing may be performed by the practitioner in consideration of the thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer of the subject, the region to be treated, the presence or absence of scarring, and the skin tissue state. For example, if the subject to be treated is a high-altitude obese patient and there is no trauma or scar on the part to be treated, the operator can select the first suction housing 210. Thereafter, the practitioner can complete the suction type handpiece 200 by coupling the selected first suction housing 210 to the cooling module 220 (S130). Then, the practitioner can perform cryolipolysis using the completed suction type handpiece 200 (S140).

Accordingly, it is possible to perform freezing fat decomposition using the optimized suction type handpiece 200 with respect to various treatment conditions, a treatment purpose, a treatment part, etc. At the same time, the cooling module 220 and the suction module 230 Can be selectively used only in the suction housing while being shared, so that the manufacturing cost and the maintenance cost of the freezing fat decomposition apparatus 100 can be reduced.

As described above, the freezing fat decomposition apparatus and the freeze fat decomposition method using the same according to the embodiment of the present invention include a plurality of handpieces that can be driven independently of each other in a single apparatus, , And it is possible to perform simultaneous or sequential treatment on various treatment sites, and it is possible to shorten the procedure time for freezing fat decomposition and maximize the treatment effect. In addition, since each of the handpieces is driven independently, it is possible to independently set and control usage conditions (e.g., suction pressure, cooling temperature, procedure time, etc.) for each of the handpieces, .

The freezing fat decomposition apparatus and method according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a heterogeneous handpiece having different lesions such as a suction type handpiece for decomposing fat in the abdominal fat and a non- Various types of fat decomposition procedures can be performed as a single device.

A freezing fat decomposition apparatus and method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a suction type handpiece in which a suction housing for sucking skin is detachably attached to a handpiece and various suction housings or opening defining parts are replaced It is possible to perform a customized operation for the subject to be treated, and it is possible to partially replace only the suction housing part where the damage and wear are intensely caused by friction with the skin, thereby reducing the maintenance cost.

In the freezing fat decomposition apparatus and method according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the cold air propagating wave portion is provided in most areas inside the suction housing, it is possible to provide cool air to the treatment target site in all directions, So that the treatment efficiency can be improved and the procedure time can be shortened.

The freezing fat decomposition apparatus and method according to the embodiment of the present invention can prevent skin damage or frost on the skin that is sucked into the suction type handpiece.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof. It is to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and should not be construed as limiting, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and similarities.

100: freezing fat decomposition device
101: Machine body 103: Handle
105: wheel 107: monitoring means
109: Operation indicator lamp 111: Air discharge hole
113: Water supply part 120: Suction type handpiece housing part
130: Non-suction type handpiece housing part 200: Suction type handpiece
210: suction housing 210a: detachable groove
212: Cool airwave propagation portion 212t:
213: Protection section 220: Cooling module
221: cooling means 222: cold air generating unit
222h: groove 223: protection part
223a: wing portion 230: suction module
231: Suction pump 233: Suction line
234: suction plate 250:
260: Temperature sensor 300: Non-suction type handpiece
310: Plate housing 320: Plate cooling module

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A first engaging portion having a cup shape having an upper portion and a lower portion opened and a remainder having a cup shape and having a detachable groove in which at least a part of the lower surface is drawn in the upward direction and is made of a thermally conductive material, And a suction space having a receiving space in which the skin tissue of the subject to be treated is received through the opening;
A cooling module including a cooler generating unit formed of a thermally conductive material and generating a cool air and having a second coupling portion slidably coupled in a sliding direction toward the upper side of the suction housing below the removal and attachment groove; And
A suction module to which the cooling module is fixed and which is in contact with a portion of the lower surface of the suction housing except for the detachable groove to provide a suction pressure to the accommodation space;
Wherein at least a portion of the surface of the cool air generating portion and the cool air propagating portion which is in contact with the first and second couplers is at least a portion of the surface of the cool air generating portion and the cool air propagating portion, A protector provided at a part of the area and reducing movement of the fluid through the interface between the first and second engaging parts;
Wherein the freezing fat decomposition apparatus comprises:
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein one of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion includes a groove and the other includes a projection portion that is moved in the groove along the sliding direction and the entire surface of the projection- Is brought into contact with the groove.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
Wherein the protection unit includes a first protection unit provided in the cold air propagation unit and a second protection unit provided in the cold air generation unit,
Wherein the first protective portion and the second protective portion are made of an elastic member and oppose each other at an interface therebetween or the second protective portion is formed to have a larger area than the cool air generating portion to cover a part of the first protective portion, And reduces the movement of fluid through the interface of the first and second engagement portions.
Equipment body;
A cable having one end detachably connected to the main body of the apparatus; And
And a suction type handpiece connected to the cable for performing a freezing fat decomposition procedure by sucking a predetermined amount of skin tissue of a subject to be treated,
The suction type handpiece comprises:
A plurality of suction housings having an accommodation space in which a skin tissue of a subject to be treated is accommodated and a remaining area except a region where the skin is inhaled has a cup shape;
A suction module connected to the other end of the cable and detachably attached to the suction housings to provide a suction pressure to a receiving space of the suction housings fastened to the suction housings; And
And a cooling module fixed to the suction module and having cooling means for generating cool air and delivering cool air to the suction housing,
Each of the suction housings includes:
Wherein the cooling structure has a shape corresponding to the shape of the suction housing and is made of a thermally conductive material to transmit cool air to the skin tissue in the accommodation space by receiving cool air from the cooling means, A cold air circulation unit for allowing the cold air circulation unit And
And a protection unit formed on at least a part of the surface of the cold air propagating unit and having a relatively low thermal conductivity as compared with the cool air circulating unit,
Wherein each of the suction housings is configured as a suction housing set (SET) having at least one of a size and a shape different from each other, and the suction housings corresponding to at least one of the operating conditions, And is connected to the suction module and the cooling module.
The method of claim 4,
Wherein the suction housing is slidably coupled to the cooling module by inserting at least a part of the cooling module into a detachable groove provided in the suction housing.
The method of claim 4,
Wherein the suction housing is coupled to the cooling module by a fastening method using a bolt and a nut or by a clamp fastening method.

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