System, methodologies and components for skin sculpting with magnetic particles
Inventors
JAFARI, Sahar • Weinberg, Irving
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-11701522-B2
Publication Date
2023-07-18
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Abstract
A method, apparatus and components thereof enable stimulating synthesis of new collagen and elastic fibers in superficial tissues, of a human or other living subject by introducing magnetic particles into the superficial tissue and activating the magnetic particles by application of magnetic field to stimulate synthesis of new collagen and elastic fibers.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to a system and a method for affecting superficial tissue in a live subject by injecting a plurality of magnetic particles into the superficial tissue, activating at least one magnetic particle, and moving the activated particle(s) within the superficial tissue. The controller and the magnetic field generator control electrical power and generate a magnetic field in the proximity of the superficial tissue. The magnetic field activates at least one part of at least one magnetic particle and produces a desired cosmetic effect through movement.
A primary effect described is disrupting collagen or elastic fibers in the superficial tissue via the movement of the activated magnetic particles. In this framework, the desired cosmetic effect is achieved by moving the magnetic particles to disrupt collagen or elastic fibers. The activation is performed by magnetic-field activation of at least one part of at least one magnetic particle.
The document further describes configurations that include tethered magnetic particles to facilitate removal from the superficial tissue, and magnetic-field controlled activation modalities including activation configured to rotate magnetic particles and activation configured to heat tissue via magnetic induction. The magnetic particles can also include a loaded drug or other chemical agent that is released in response to magnetic activation.
Claims Coverage
The partial content includes two independent claims, a system claim and a method claim. Each independent claim covers a controlled magnetic-field approach that injects or positions magnetic particles in superficial tissue, magnetically activates at least one magnetic particle, moves it to disrupt collagen or elastic fibers, and produces a desired cosmetic effect.
Injectable magnetic particles for superficial tissue
A plurality of magnetic particles are configured to be injected into the superficial tissue in a live subject, where at least one magnetic particle includes a tether to facilitate removal.
Controller-controlled magnetic field to activate particles
A power source provides electrical power, and a magnetic field generator coupled to the power source produces a magnetic field in the proximity of the superficial tissue under control of a controller to activate at least one part of at least one magnetic particle.
Move activated particles to disrupt collagen or elastic fibers for a desired cosmetic effect
The controller affects superficial tissue by moving the activated magnetic particle(s) within the superficial tissue by application of the generated magnetic field to produce a desired cosmetic effect by disrupting collagen or elastic fibers via the movement.
Controlled magnetic field method for affecting superficial tissue
A power source and magnetic field generator under control of a controller generate a magnetic field in proximity to the superficial tissue for affecting superficial tissue in a live subject.
Position, activate, and move magnetic particles in superficial tissue
A plurality of magnetic particles are positioned within the superficial tissue, at least one part of at least one magnetic particle is activated by the magnetic field, and the at least one magnetic particle is moved within the superficial tissue by application of the generated magnetic field.
Disrupt collagen or elastic fibers to achieve a desired cosmetic effect
Collagen or elastic fibers in the superficial tissue are disrupted via the movement to achieve the desired cosmetic effect.
Across the independent claims, the core coverage is a controlled magnetic field that activates magnetic particles in superficial tissue and moves them to disrupt collagen or elastic fibers to achieve a desired cosmetic effect, with optional features including tethering for removal and activation modalities such as rotation, magnetic induction heating, and magnetically triggered release of a loaded drug or other chemical agent.
Stated Advantages
Achieves a desired cosmetic effect by disrupting collagen or elastic fibers in the superficial tissue via movement.
Facilitates removal of at least one magnetic particle from the superficial tissue using a tether.
Avoids damaging important tissue structures by imaging of at least one magnetic particle in tissue.
Documented Applications
Aesthetic/cosmetic treatment of superficial tissue in a live subject by producing a desired cosmetic effect through disruption of collagen or elastic fibers via magnetic-field-driven movement.
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