THERMALLY MEDIATED TISSUE MOLDING
A method and device to modify tissue in a manner such that it will take on a permanent new shape. Subdermal tissue is heated to approx 60° C. at which point it becomes pliable and moldable and will take on a permanent new shape if allowed to cool and heal in a new position.
1 . A method for treating cellulite comprising the steps of cutting connective strands in the subdermal tissue, heating lower dermal tissue and subdermal tissue until they becomes pliable but not damaged beyond repair, compressing the cellulite into a flat configuration so that the bumps of the cellulite are reduced or eliminated, and optionally bandaging or wearing a garment or device for holding the subdermal tissue in the new shape until it cools and retains its shape.
2 . The method of claim 1 in further comprising the step of sensing and monitoring subdermal tissue continuously during treatment.
3 . The method of claim 1 in which the desired configuration is a flat configuration.
4 . The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of removing fat.
5 . The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of removing fat with liposuction.
6 . The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of removing fat with laser assisted lipolysis.
7 . The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of heating and molding tissue after fat has previously been removed from the subdermal cavity.
8 . The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of heating and molding tissue as fat is simultaneously being removed from the subdermal cavity.
9 . A method for molding tissue comprising the steps of cutting connective strands in the subdermal tissue, heating lower dermal tissue and subdermal tissue until they becomes pliable but not damaged beyond repair, compressing the pliable tissue into a desired configuration, optionally including the reduction or removal of bumps, and optionally bandaging or wearing a garment or device for holding the subdermal tissue in the new shape until it cools and retains its shape.
10 . The method of claim 9 in further comprising the step of sensing and monitoring subdermal tissue continuously during treatment.
11 . The method of claim 9 in which the desired configuration is a flat configuration.
12 . The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of removing fat.
13 . The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of removing fat with liposuction.
14 . The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of removing fat with laser assisted lipolysis.
15 . The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of heating and molding tissue after fat has previously been removed from the subdermal cavity.
16 . The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of heating and molding tissue as fat is simultaneously being removed from the subdermal cavity.