GB2261603A - Suction massage apparatus for treating sub-cutaneous fat - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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Abstract
Apparatus for treating sub-cutaneous fat comprises a device for producing sub-atmospheric pressure, and an applicator head 11, to apply to a skin surface, with one or more apertures communicating with the device, whereby a suction force can be applied to localised areas of said skin surface. The method of use involves applying the suction force through the apertures to areas of skin surface and moving said area(s) continuously across said surface, whereby sub-cutaneous fat cells are squeezed to allow the cellulite to escape and disperse. <IMAGE>
Description
This invention relates to apparatus for treating subcutaneous fat (often referred to as cellulite), and to a method of treatment.
For cosmetic reasons, various methods have been developed for reducing human sub-cutaneous fat. One of the well know 'physical', as opposed to dietary or chemical, methods is known as 'lipo suction'. For this, punctures are made in the skin and the fact is literally extracted under suction. The present invention proposes an alternative physical method and apparatus therefore.
The -invention operates by applying a controlled suction pressure to the outer skin surface to cause squeezing of the cells around the fat, thus allowing the fat to disperse into the surrounding tissue. No puncturing of the skin is necessary. The method can thus be performed by the patient or by otherwise medically unqualified staff, without the use of medication.
An exemplary embodiment of apparatus for performing the method is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig.l shows a side view of a suction head according to the invention; and
Fig.2 shows a view of the front face thereof.
The suction head is circular, made of cast acrylic plastic, and has a hollow stem 10 and an application head 11 of generally conical configuration. The stem 11 can be connected to a suction machine by a hose (not shown), and a central passage 12 communicates by a series of secondary passages 13 to seven hemispherical pockets 14 in the front face 15. The face 15 has a diameter of 60mm, and each pocket 14 a diameter of 14mm. Passages 12 and 13 have respective diameters of 8mm and 4mm. These shapes and sizes may be varied, but must remain in this order of magnitude to avoid applying excessive local pressures.
ijie skin tissue is sucked into the recesses and squeezed thereby. The suction pressure applied over the area of the seven pockets 14 amounts to a total of between 1/2 and 2 kilograms. As the head is moved over the skin surface, the tissue is forced to leave the pockets as a new area is covered, thus effectively squeezing the cells containing the fat so as to induce breakage of the dapillaries surrounding the fat tissue.
This results in the destruction of the adipose tissue.
Each area is treated two or three times, twice a week,
for 3 to 9 weeks. The technique is painless and does not cause irritation because of the nature of the material used. The resulting superficial hematome disappears in a few days. Following each session, the patient should use lipo-sculpto twice a day, for approximately 6 weeks. The results are evaluated by measuring the circumferences of the areas treated.
These measurements usually reduce by 5 to 10% after 2 months.
This new and safe technique for reducing fat can be used as a complementary treatment of 'lipo-suction',
especially when fat irregularity is present.
Claims (10)
1. Apparatus for treating sub-cutaneous fat comprising a device for producing sub-atmospheric pressure, and an applicator head (11), to apply to a skin surface, with one or more apertures (14) communicating with said device, whereby a suction force can be applied to localised areas of said skin surface.
2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said applicator head has a connector portion to which a suction hose can be fitted and channels between the connector portion and a plurality of said apertures.
3. Apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the apertures are in a front surface of the head and are of larger cross-sectional area than the channels.
4. Apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein said apertures are in the form of hemispherical recesses.
5. Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 or 4, wherein the apertures have a transverse dimension at the front surface of the head of 12 to 16mm.
6. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim having six apertures arranged in a circle and one aperture in the centre of said circle.
7. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the head is made of a flexible plastics material.
8. A method for treating sub-cutaneous fat comprising applying localised suction force to one or more areas of skin surface, and moving said area(s) continuously across said surface, whereby sub-cutaneous fat cells are squeezed to allow the cellulite to escape and disperse.
9. A method as claimed in claim 8, wherein a suction force of between 1/2 and 2 kilograms is applied over a total skin area of between 800 and 1400 sq.mms.
10. A method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the suction applied is sufficient to draw the tissue into a plurality of apertures in an applicator head by means of which the suction is applied.
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GB9124285A GB2261603A (en) | 1991-11-15 | 1991-11-15 | Suction massage apparatus for treating sub-cutaneous fat |
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GB9124285A GB2261603A (en) | 1991-11-15 | 1991-11-15 | Suction massage apparatus for treating sub-cutaneous fat |
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GB9124285D0 GB9124285D0 (en) | 1992-01-08 |
GB2261603A true GB2261603A (en) | 1993-05-26 |
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GB2299759A (en) * | 1995-04-11 | 1996-10-16 | Med United | Vacuum apparatus for skin treatment |
US5897512A (en) * | 1996-04-09 | 1999-04-27 | Zagame; Andre | Massage appliance for moving over a predetermined zone of the human body |
GB2336542A (en) * | 1998-04-21 | 1999-10-27 | Marble Arch Medical Centre Lim | Immunity enhancing device |
EP1002510A1 (en) * | 1998-11-13 | 2000-05-24 | Rudolf Weyergans | Method of treating cellulite for improving the physical appearance |
EP1603507A2 (en) * | 2003-03-13 | 2005-12-14 | Alfatech Medical Systems Ltd. | Cellulite ultrasound treatment |
US20120150079A1 (en) * | 2009-08-20 | 2012-06-14 | Avner Rosenberg | Method and apparatus for non- invasive aesthetic treatment of skin and sub-dermis |
CN104353138A (en) * | 2014-10-30 | 2015-02-18 | 南宁市西真电子科技开发有限公司 | Temperature-controlled vacuum cupping system |
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GB254957A (en) * | 1925-11-19 | 1926-07-15 | Electra Hotel | Improvements in or relating to vibratory massage appliances |
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GB623897A (en) * | 1947-04-03 | 1949-05-25 | Fridolin Fluck | Improved apparatus for treating the body |
GB2092003A (en) * | 1981-01-29 | 1982-08-11 | Chun Ho Lai | Beauty Equipment |
GB2120944A (en) * | 1980-09-29 | 1983-12-14 | Masakatsu Torii | Massage device |
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GB254957A (en) * | 1925-11-19 | 1926-07-15 | Electra Hotel | Improvements in or relating to vibratory massage appliances |
GB319489A (en) * | 1928-06-21 | 1929-09-26 | Sophie Stephani | Improvements in or relating to massaging apparatus |
GB615730A (en) * | 1944-10-16 | 1949-01-11 | Jorgen Adolph Smith | Apparatus for regenerating the capillaries at the surface of the body |
GB623897A (en) * | 1947-04-03 | 1949-05-25 | Fridolin Fluck | Improved apparatus for treating the body |
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Cited By (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2299759A (en) * | 1995-04-11 | 1996-10-16 | Med United | Vacuum apparatus for skin treatment |
US5897512A (en) * | 1996-04-09 | 1999-04-27 | Zagame; Andre | Massage appliance for moving over a predetermined zone of the human body |
GB2336542A (en) * | 1998-04-21 | 1999-10-27 | Marble Arch Medical Centre Lim | Immunity enhancing device |
EP1002510A1 (en) * | 1998-11-13 | 2000-05-24 | Rudolf Weyergans | Method of treating cellulite for improving the physical appearance |
EP1603507A2 (en) * | 2003-03-13 | 2005-12-14 | Alfatech Medical Systems Ltd. | Cellulite ultrasound treatment |
EP1603507A4 (en) * | 2003-03-13 | 2008-03-26 | Alfatech Medical Systems Ltd | Cellulite ultrasound treatment |
US7914469B2 (en) | 2003-03-13 | 2011-03-29 | Real Aesthetics Ltd. | Cellulite ultrasound treatment |
US20120150079A1 (en) * | 2009-08-20 | 2012-06-14 | Avner Rosenberg | Method and apparatus for non- invasive aesthetic treatment of skin and sub-dermis |
US9295607B2 (en) * | 2009-08-20 | 2016-03-29 | Syneron Medical Ltd | Method and apparatus for non-invasive aesthetic treatment of skin and sub-dermis |
CN104353138A (en) * | 2014-10-30 | 2015-02-18 | 南宁市西真电子科技开发有限公司 | Temperature-controlled vacuum cupping system |
CN104353138B (en) * | 2014-10-30 | 2016-06-01 | 南宁市西真电子科技开发有限公司 | Temperature controlled column cup system |
US11123577B2 (en) | 2016-04-26 | 2021-09-21 | Textural Concepts, LLC | Method and apparatus for the treatment of cellulite with the combination of low level light, ultrasound, and vacuum |
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