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- the present invention relates generally to skin treatment, and particularly to various aesthetic applications such as skin tightening, cellulite treatment and body contouring.
- Negative pressure is used to provide pressure to the soft tissue at a specific location of the skin, and to lift the cellulite structure that is located beneath the skin. The pressure loosens the connection between the cellulite and the skin.
- RF treatment radio frequency
- This treatment is used by selecting an area of tissue and applying electromagnetic radiation to this area.
- the electromagnetic radiation is applied at a radio frequency.
- the RF treatment dissolves the fatty tissue beneath the selected area of tissue and breaks down the connective bond between the cellulite and the tissue.
- RF treatment with negative pressure skin treatment. This increases the amount of cellulite removed as compared with just RF or just negative pressure alone.
- variable RF frequencies Another method of using RF treatment is the use of variable RF frequencies. It has been shown that different RF frequencies are effective at different tissue depths. This may effectively target different tissue depths without the need to apply a large amount of radiation to the skin surface, and possibly further damaging the skin.
- a demonstrative embodiment of the invention may include a system for treating skin.
- the system may include a negative pressure outlet which may be suitable for the application of negative pressure to an area of skin, a plurality of RF electrodes which may be suitable to emit a plurality of RF energy frequencies to the area of skin and a frequency controller configured to vary the frequency emitted by the RF electrodes.
- the negative pressure which may be applied to the area of skin may be from 0.2 to 1 atmosphere.
- the frequencies emitted from the RF electrodes may be between 0.8 MHz and 2.4 MHz.
- the controller may vary the RF energy frequencies in a single treatment cycle.
- the treatment cycle may consist of three pulses, each pulse may last 350 milliseconds.
- the RF energy frequencies used may include 0.8 MHz, 1.5 MHz and 2.4 MHz.
- the single cycle may be divided into three segments, during the first of the three segments lasting 40% of a period of the cycle, an RF energy of 0.8 MHz may be emitted by the electrodes, during the second of the three segments lasting 30% of a period of the cycle, an RF energy of 1.5 MHz may be emitted by the electrodes, and during the third of the three segments lasting 30% of a period of the cycle, an RF energy of 2.4 MHz may be emitted by the electrodes.
- the power of the RF energy may be between 1 to 200 watts.
- the treatment may involve treating subcutaneous adipose tissue.
- a demonstrative embodiment of the invention may include a method of skin treatment.
- the method may include applying a negative pressure during a period to an area of the skin to be treated and emitting during this period onto the skin a plurality of pre-defined RF frequencies, each for pre-defined intervals.
- the first of the frequencies may be directed to a first layer of adipose tissue in the area, and a second of the frequencies may be directed to adipose tissue in a second layer of the area.
- emitting the plurality of pre-defined RF frequencies may include emitting during a first interval RF energy at a frequency of 0.8 MHz, emitting during a second interval RF energy at a frequency of 1.5 MHz, and emitting during a third interval RF energy at a frequency of 2.4 MHz.
- emitting for pre-defined intervals may include emitting the plurality of RF frequencies for intervals of between 100 milliseconds and 300 milliseconds per interval.
- emitting the plurality of RF frequencies may be done at a constant power rate.
- applying negative pressure may include applying negative pressure for pre-defined intervals during the period.
- a demonstrative embodiment of the invention may include a method for tightening an area of skin.
- the method may include selecting a depth of the skin to be tightened, selecting a frequency of RF energy to be applied to the skin and applying the selected frequency of the RF energy to the depth of the skin to be tightened.
- the frequency selected may correspond to the depth of the skin to be tightened.
- selecting a depth of the skin may include selecting a depth of skin to be tightened of between 0.25 mm and 5 mm, and where selecting a frequency of RF energy to be applied to the skin, may include selecting a frequency of between 0.8 MHz and 2.4 MHz.
- Some embodiments of the invention may include applying a negative pressure to the area of skin in order to bring the area of skin to be treated into contact with an electrode from which the RF energy is emitted.
- Some embodiments of the invention may include selecting a power level of said RF energy to be applied to the depth of skin, the power level may be between 1 watt and 200 watts.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a skin treatment system according to embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is an illustration of a method of cellulite treatment according to embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of a method of cellulite treatment using variable RF frequencies according to embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is an illustration of a method of skin tightening treatment according to embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is an illustration of a method of skin tightening treatment using variable RF frequencies according to embodiments of the invention.
- skin treatment may refer to treatment of local defects that may be found in the skin. These may include cellulite treatment, skin tightening and body contouring.
- a skin treatment device 100 may be used to treat aesthetic conditions such as cellulite and wrinkled skin.
- the skin treatment may involve treating subcutaneous adipose tissue.
- Skin treatment device 100 may include a negative pressure device 102 and a plurality of RF electrodes 103 .
- the device 100 may further be connected to a controller 104 .
- Controller 104 may be used to vary the frequency at which the RF electrodes 103 emit electro-magnetic radiation. The length of time for which electrodes 103 emit this radiation may also be controlled. Controller 104 may also be used to control the suction power of negative pressure device 102 . Controller 104 may be used for example to control a number of different functions of device 100 .
- Negative pressure device 102 may be activated by controller 104 to a desirable negative pressure.
- the negative pressure may be set for example between 0.2 to 1 atmospheres. Other ranges of negative pressure may be used.
- negative pressure device 102 may differ depending on its intended use. If for example device 100 is being used for removal of cellulite, negative pressure device 102 may loosen the bond connecting the cellulite structure to the skin. If for example device 100 is being used for skin tightening, negative pressure device 102 may facilitate creation of a better contact between the skin to be treated and electrodes 103 .
- Electrodes 103 may be activated along with negative pressure device 102 or at other times. To minimize the amount of electromagnetic energy provided to the skin surface at one time, electrodes 103 may emit various RF frequencies. In some embodiments, the RF frequencies emitted by electrodes 103 may be between 0.8 and 2.4 MHz, though other ranges of frequencies may be used. To determine which frequency may be emitted from electrodes 103 , the user may determine the depth of the tissue that is to be treated. To treat deeper layers of tissue, the frequency emitted by electrodes 103 may be increased. In some embodiments of the invention, electrodes 103 may emit the electro-magnetic current for intervals of between 100 to 300 milliseconds, though other periods may be used. In some embodiments, electrodes may emit the current for 350 milliseconds.
- the electrode may be powered at between 1 and 200 watts. If for example, device 100 is used to eliminate cellulite, 50 watts may be used. For skin tightening treatment, 200 watts may be used. Other power ranges are possible. In some embodiments electrodes 103 may provide a constant level of power.
- controller 104 may vary a plurality of pre-defined RF frequencies in a given treatment cycle. Controller 103 may be set so that each treatment cycle includes multiple segments, and each segment lasts for a pre-determined period of time. For example, the frequencies emitted by electrode 103 may be 0.8 MHz, 1.5 MHz and 2.4 MHz and each frequency may set to last 350 milliseconds, though other frequencies and time periods may be used. According to other embodiments of the invention, each of the pre-defined frequencies may be emitted for different periods of time. For example, a single treatment cycle may be divided into three separate segments. During the first segment, a pre-defined frequency may be emitted from electrodes 103 for 40% of the total time cycle.
- a pre-defined frequency may be emitted from electrodes 103 for 30% of the total time cycle.
- a pre-defined frequency may be emitted from electrodes 103 for 30% of the total time cycle.
- the frequency provided by electrodes 103 during the first segment may be 0.8 MHz
- the frequency provided by electrodes 103 during the second segment may be 1.5 MHz
- the frequency provided by electrodes 103 during the third segment may be 2.4 MHz.
- skin treatment device 100 may also comprise a cooling device to cool the skin surface, and prevent damage to the skin by heat.
- FIG. 2 an illustration of a method of cellulite treatment according to embodiments of the invention.
- the apparatus does not run constantly.
- Both the negative pressure treatment 202 and the RF treatment 204 may operate in pulses.
- cellulite treatment 200 may consist of negative pressure treatment 202 and RF treatment 204 .
- Each pulse of negative pressure treatment 202 and RF treatment 204 may be considered to be one cycle.
- the cycle may start with negative pressure treatment 202 .
- RF treatment 204 may be run soon after the start of negative pressure treatment 202 , and may continue after negative pressure treatment 202 is momentarily turned off. After this cycle is completed, a new cycle, again consisting of negative pressure treatment 202 and RF treatment 204 may be repeated.
- FIG. 2 illustrates cellulite treatment 200 having three cycles, the number of cycles required may vary depending on the cellulite treatment required.
- FIG. 3 an illustration of a method of cellulite treatment using variable RF frequencies according to embodiments of the invention.
- the apparatus may not run constantly.
- Both the negative pressure treatment 302 and the RF treatment 304 may operate in pulses.
- cellulite treatment 300 may consist of negative pressure treatment 302 and RF treatment 304 .
- Each pulse of negative pressure treatment 302 and RF treatment 304 may be considered to be one cycle.
- the cycle may start with negative pressure treatment 302 .
- RF treatment 304 may be run soon after the start of negative pressure treatment 302 , and may continue after negative pressure treatment 302 is momentarily turned off.
- RF treatment 304 may consist of using multiple RF frequencies at a constant power rate in one cycle.
- RF treatment 304 may start with using a first RF frequency 305 of 0.8 MHz, then may use a second RF frequency 306 of 1.5 MHz and then may use a third RF frequency 307 of 2.4 MHz.
- frequencies 305 , 306 and 307 may be emitted for the same period of time.
- frequencies 305 , 306 and 307 may last for different periods of time.
- frequencies 305 , 306 and 307 may be emitted for between 100 and 300 milliseconds.
- a new cycle again consisting of negative pressure treatment 302 and RF treatment 304 may be repeated.
- FIG. 3 illustrates cellulite treatment 300 having three cycles, the number of cycles required may vary depending on the cellulite treatment required.
- FIG. 4 an illustration of a method of skin tightening according to embodiments of the invention.
- the depth of the skin to be tightened may be selected. Since different RF frequencies are effective at different tissue depths, a frequency associated with the selected skin depth may be chosen. Typically, the skin depth to be tightened may for example be between 0.25 and 5 millimeters.
- negative pressure 402 may operate constantly during skin tightening treatment 400 .
- RF treatment 404 may operate in pulses. Negative pressure 402 may facilitate a good contact between the skin and the electrodes used in RF treatment 404 . Each pulse of RF treatment 404 may be considered to be one cycle.
- the cycle may start with negative pressure 402 .
- RF treatment 404 may be run soon after the start of negative pressure 402 , and may continue for a pre-determined amount of time.
- the frequency of the RD may be between 0.8 and 2.4 MHz. After this cycle is completed, a new cycle, may be repeated.
- FIG. 4 illustrates skin tightening treatment 400 having three cycles, the number of cycles required may vary depending on the skin tightening treatment required.
- FIG. 5 an illustration of a method of skin tightening using variable RF frequencies according to embodiments of the invention.
- negative pressure 502 may operate constantly during skin tightening treatment 500 .
- RF treatment 504 may operate in pulses.
- One of the purposes of negative pressure 502 is so that the electrodes used in RF treatment 504 may be provided with good contact with the skin to be treated.
- a treatment cycle may start with negative pressure 502 .
- RF treatment 504 may be run soon after the start of negative pressure 502 , and may continue for a pre-determined amount of time.
- RF treatment 504 may consist of using multiple RF frequencies in one cycle.
- RF treatment 504 may start with using a first RF frequency 505 of 0.8 MHz, then may use a second RF frequency 506 of 1.5 MHz and then may use a third RF frequency 507 of 2.4 MHz.
- frequencies 505 , 506 and 507 may be emitted for the same period of time.
- frequencies 505 , 506 and 507 may last for different periods of time. After this cycle is completed, a new cycle, may be repeated.
- FIG. 5 illustrates skin tightening treatment 500 having three cycles, the number of cycles required may vary depending on the skin tightening treatment required.
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A skin treatment device used for cellulite treatment, skin tightening or body contouring which combines negative pressure treatment and RF treatment, where the RF treatment uses variable frequencies during a treatment cycle.
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- The present invention relates generally to skin treatment, and particularly to various aesthetic applications such as skin tightening, cellulite treatment and body contouring.
- The use of negative pressure in skin treatment is known. Negative pressure is used to provide pressure to the soft tissue at a specific location of the skin, and to lift the cellulite structure that is located beneath the skin. The pressure loosens the connection between the cellulite and the skin.
- It is also known in the art to use radio frequency (RF) treatment. This treatment is used by selecting an area of tissue and applying electromagnetic radiation to this area. The electromagnetic radiation is applied at a radio frequency. The RF treatment dissolves the fatty tissue beneath the selected area of tissue and breaks down the connective bond between the cellulite and the tissue. It is also known to combine RF treatment with negative pressure skin treatment. This increases the amount of cellulite removed as compared with just RF or just negative pressure alone.
- Another method of using RF treatment is the use of variable RF frequencies. It has been shown that different RF frequencies are effective at different tissue depths. This may effectively target different tissue depths without the need to apply a large amount of radiation to the skin surface, and possibly further damaging the skin.
- A demonstrative embodiment of the invention may include a system for treating skin. The system may include a negative pressure outlet which may be suitable for the application of negative pressure to an area of skin, a plurality of RF electrodes which may be suitable to emit a plurality of RF energy frequencies to the area of skin and a frequency controller configured to vary the frequency emitted by the RF electrodes. In some embodiments, the negative pressure which may be applied to the area of skin may be from 0.2 to 1 atmosphere. In some embodiments, the frequencies emitted from the RF electrodes may be between 0.8 MHz and 2.4 MHz.
- In some embodiments, the controller may vary the RF energy frequencies in a single treatment cycle. The treatment cycle may consist of three pulses, each pulse may last 350 milliseconds. In each treatment cycle, the RF energy frequencies used may include 0.8 MHz, 1.5 MHz and 2.4 MHz. In some embodiments, the single cycle may be divided into three segments, during the first of the three segments lasting 40% of a period of the cycle, an RF energy of 0.8 MHz may be emitted by the electrodes, during the second of the three segments lasting 30% of a period of the cycle, an RF energy of 1.5 MHz may be emitted by the electrodes, and during the third of the three segments lasting 30% of a period of the cycle, an RF energy of 2.4 MHz may be emitted by the electrodes.
- In some embodiments, the power of the RF energy may be between 1 to 200 watts.
- In some embodiments, the treatment may involve treating subcutaneous adipose tissue.
- A demonstrative embodiment of the invention may include a method of skin treatment. The method may include applying a negative pressure during a period to an area of the skin to be treated and emitting during this period onto the skin a plurality of pre-defined RF frequencies, each for pre-defined intervals. The first of the frequencies may be directed to a first layer of adipose tissue in the area, and a second of the frequencies may be directed to adipose tissue in a second layer of the area. In some embodiments, emitting the plurality of pre-defined RF frequencies may include emitting during a first interval RF energy at a frequency of 0.8 MHz, emitting during a second interval RF energy at a frequency of 1.5 MHz, and emitting during a third interval RF energy at a frequency of 2.4 MHz.
- In some embodiments, emitting for pre-defined intervals may include emitting the plurality of RF frequencies for intervals of between 100 milliseconds and 300 milliseconds per interval.
- In some embodiments, emitting the plurality of RF frequencies may be done at a constant power rate.
- In some embodiments, applying negative pressure may include applying negative pressure for pre-defined intervals during the period.
- A demonstrative embodiment of the invention may include a method for tightening an area of skin. The method may include selecting a depth of the skin to be tightened, selecting a frequency of RF energy to be applied to the skin and applying the selected frequency of the RF energy to the depth of the skin to be tightened. The frequency selected may correspond to the depth of the skin to be tightened.
- In some embodiments, selecting a depth of the skin may include selecting a depth of skin to be tightened of between 0.25 mm and 5 mm, and where selecting a frequency of RF energy to be applied to the skin, may include selecting a frequency of between 0.8 MHz and 2.4 MHz. Some embodiments of the invention may include applying a negative pressure to the area of skin in order to bring the area of skin to be treated into contact with an electrode from which the RF energy is emitted. Some embodiments of the invention may include selecting a power level of said RF energy to be applied to the depth of skin, the power level may be between 1 watt and 200 watts.
- The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read with the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a skin treatment system according to embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is an illustration of a method of cellulite treatment according to embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 3 is an illustration of a method of cellulite treatment using variable RF frequencies according to embodiments of the invention; -
FIG. 4 is an illustration of a method of skin tightening treatment according to embodiments of the invention; and -
FIG. 5 is an illustration of a method of skin tightening treatment using variable RF frequencies according to embodiments of the invention. - It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
- In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. However it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure embodiments of the invention.
- The term “skin treatment” as used in this document may refer to treatment of local defects that may be found in the skin. These may include cellulite treatment, skin tightening and body contouring.
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FIG. 1 , a schematic representation of a skin treatment system according to embodiments of the invention. In some embodiments, askin treatment device 100 may be used to treat aesthetic conditions such as cellulite and wrinkled skin. In some embodiments, the skin treatment may involve treating subcutaneous adipose tissue.Skin treatment device 100 may include anegative pressure device 102 and a plurality ofRF electrodes 103. Thedevice 100 may further be connected to acontroller 104.Controller 104 may be used to vary the frequency at which theRF electrodes 103 emit electro-magnetic radiation. The length of time for whichelectrodes 103 emit this radiation may also be controlled.Controller 104 may also be used to control the suction power ofnegative pressure device 102.Controller 104 may be used for example to control a number of different functions ofdevice 100. -
Device 100 may be placed in contact with a portion of skin that is to be treated.Negative pressure device 102 may be activated bycontroller 104 to a desirable negative pressure. In some embodiments, the negative pressure may be set for example between 0.2 to 1 atmospheres. Other ranges of negative pressure may be used. - The purpose for
negative pressure device 102 may differ depending on its intended use. If forexample device 100 is being used for removal of cellulite,negative pressure device 102 may loosen the bond connecting the cellulite structure to the skin. If forexample device 100 is being used for skin tightening,negative pressure device 102 may facilitate creation of a better contact between the skin to be treated andelectrodes 103. -
Electrodes 103 may be activated along withnegative pressure device 102 or at other times. To minimize the amount of electromagnetic energy provided to the skin surface at one time,electrodes 103 may emit various RF frequencies. In some embodiments, the RF frequencies emitted byelectrodes 103 may be between 0.8 and 2.4 MHz, though other ranges of frequencies may be used. To determine which frequency may be emitted fromelectrodes 103, the user may determine the depth of the tissue that is to be treated. To treat deeper layers of tissue, the frequency emitted byelectrodes 103 may be increased. In some embodiments of the invention,electrodes 103 may emit the electro-magnetic current for intervals of between 100 to 300 milliseconds, though other periods may be used. In some embodiments, electrodes may emit the current for 350 milliseconds. - In some embodiments, the electrode may be powered at between 1 and 200 watts. If for example,
device 100 is used to eliminate cellulite, 50 watts may be used. For skin tightening treatment, 200 watts may be used. Other power ranges are possible. In someembodiments electrodes 103 may provide a constant level of power. - In some embodiments,
controller 104 may vary a plurality of pre-defined RF frequencies in a given treatment cycle.Controller 103 may be set so that each treatment cycle includes multiple segments, and each segment lasts for a pre-determined period of time. For example, the frequencies emitted byelectrode 103 may be 0.8 MHz, 1.5 MHz and 2.4 MHz and each frequency may set to last 350 milliseconds, though other frequencies and time periods may be used. According to other embodiments of the invention, each of the pre-defined frequencies may be emitted for different periods of time. For example, a single treatment cycle may be divided into three separate segments. During the first segment, a pre-defined frequency may be emitted fromelectrodes 103 for 40% of the total time cycle. During the second segment, a pre-defined frequency may be emitted fromelectrodes 103 for 30% of the total time cycle. During the third segment, a pre-defined frequency may be emitted fromelectrodes 103 for 30% of the total time cycle. According to exemplary embodiments of the invention, the frequency provided byelectrodes 103 during the first segment may be 0.8 MHz, the frequency provided byelectrodes 103 during the second segment may be 1.5 MHz and the frequency provided byelectrodes 103 during the third segment may be 2.4 MHz. - Although not shown in
FIG. 1 ,skin treatment device 100 may also comprise a cooling device to cool the skin surface, and prevent damage to the skin by heat. - Reference is made to
FIG. 2 an illustration of a method of cellulite treatment according to embodiments of the invention. As can be seen inFIG. 2 duringcellulite treatment 200 the apparatus does not run constantly. Both thenegative pressure treatment 202 and theRF treatment 204 may operate in pulses. According to one embodiment of the invention,cellulite treatment 200 may consist ofnegative pressure treatment 202 andRF treatment 204. Each pulse ofnegative pressure treatment 202 andRF treatment 204 may be considered to be one cycle. The cycle may start withnegative pressure treatment 202.RF treatment 204 may be run soon after the start ofnegative pressure treatment 202, and may continue afternegative pressure treatment 202 is momentarily turned off. After this cycle is completed, a new cycle, again consisting ofnegative pressure treatment 202 andRF treatment 204 may be repeated. AlthoughFIG. 2 illustratescellulite treatment 200 having three cycles, the number of cycles required may vary depending on the cellulite treatment required. - Reference is made to
FIG. 3 an illustration of a method of cellulite treatment using variable RF frequencies according to embodiments of the invention. As can be seen inFIG. 3 duringcellulite treatment 300 the apparatus may not run constantly. Both thenegative pressure treatment 302 and theRF treatment 304 may operate in pulses. According to an embodiment of the invention,cellulite treatment 300 may consist ofnegative pressure treatment 302 andRF treatment 304. Each pulse ofnegative pressure treatment 302 andRF treatment 304 may be considered to be one cycle. The cycle may start withnegative pressure treatment 302.RF treatment 304 may be run soon after the start ofnegative pressure treatment 302, and may continue afternegative pressure treatment 302 is momentarily turned off.RF treatment 304 may consist of using multiple RF frequencies at a constant power rate in one cycle. For example,RF treatment 304 may start with using afirst RF frequency 305 of 0.8 MHz, then may use asecond RF frequency 306 of 1.5 MHz and then may use athird RF frequency 307 of 2.4 MHz. According to some of the invention,frequencies frequencies frequencies negative pressure treatment 302 andRF treatment 304 may be repeated. AlthoughFIG. 3 illustratescellulite treatment 300 having three cycles, the number of cycles required may vary depending on the cellulite treatment required. - Reference is made to
FIG. 4 an illustration of a method of skin tightening according to embodiments of the invention. In order for skin tightening to be effective, the depth of the skin to be tightened may be selected. Since different RF frequencies are effective at different tissue depths, a frequency associated with the selected skin depth may be chosen. Typically, the skin depth to be tightened may for example be between 0.25 and 5 millimeters. As can be seen inFIG. 4 duringskin tightening treatment 400,negative pressure 402 may operate constantly duringskin tightening treatment 400.RF treatment 404 may operate in pulses.Negative pressure 402 may facilitate a good contact between the skin and the electrodes used inRF treatment 404. Each pulse ofRF treatment 404 may be considered to be one cycle. The cycle may start withnegative pressure 402.RF treatment 404 may be run soon after the start ofnegative pressure 402, and may continue for a pre-determined amount of time. According to some embodiments, the frequency of the RD may be between 0.8 and 2.4 MHz. After this cycle is completed, a new cycle, may be repeated. AlthoughFIG. 4 illustratesskin tightening treatment 400 having three cycles, the number of cycles required may vary depending on the skin tightening treatment required. - Reference is made to
FIG. 5 an illustration of a method of skin tightening using variable RF frequencies according to embodiments of the invention. As can be seen inFIG. 5 duringskin tightening treatment 500,negative pressure 502 may operate constantly duringskin tightening treatment 500.RF treatment 504 may operate in pulses. One of the purposes ofnegative pressure 502 is so that the electrodes used inRF treatment 504 may be provided with good contact with the skin to be treated. A treatment cycle may start withnegative pressure 502.RF treatment 504 may be run soon after the start ofnegative pressure 502, and may continue for a pre-determined amount of time.RF treatment 504 may consist of using multiple RF frequencies in one cycle. For example,RF treatment 504 may start with using afirst RF frequency 505 of 0.8 MHz, then may use asecond RF frequency 506 of 1.5 MHz and then may use athird RF frequency 507 of 2.4 MHz. According to some of the invention,frequencies frequencies FIG. 5 illustratesskin tightening treatment 500 having three cycles, the number of cycles required may vary depending on the skin tightening treatment required. - While certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes and equivalents will now occur to those of ordinary skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the spirit of the invention.
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1. A system for treating skin, comprising:
a negative pressure outlet suitable for application of negative pressure to an area of skin;
a plurality of RF electrodes suitable to emit a plurality of RF energy frequencies to said area of skin; and
a frequency controller configured to vary a frequency of said RF energy frequencies emitted by said electrodes.
2. The system according to claim 1 wherein said negative pressure is from 0.2 to 1 atmosphere.
3. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said frequencies are between 0.8 MHz and 2.4 MHz.
4. The system as in claim 1 , wherein said controller is to vary said RF energy frequencies in a single treatment cycle.
5. The system as in claim 4 , wherein said treatment cycle comprises three pulses of 350 milliseconds each.
6. The system as in claim 4 , wherein said RF energy frequencies in said single treatment cycle include 0.8 MHz, 1.5 MHz and 2.4 MHz.
7. The system as in claim 6 , wherein said single cycle is divided into three segments, during a first of said three segments lasting 40% of a period of said cycle, RF energy of 0.8 MHz is emitted by said electrodes, during a second of said three segments lasting 30% of a period of said cycle, RF energy of 1.5 MHz is emitted by said electrodes, and during a third of said three segments lasting 30% of a period of said cycle, RF energy of 2.4 MHz is emitted by said electrodes.
8. The system according to claim 1 , wherein a power of the RF energy is between 1 to 200 watts.
9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the treatment involves treating subcutaneous adipose tissue.
10. A method of skin treatment, comprising:
applying a negative pressure during a period to an area of skin to be treated; and
emitting during said period onto said area a plurality of pre-defined RF frequencies, each for pre-defined intervals, a first of said frequencies directed to a first layer of adipose tissue in said area, and a second of said frequencies directed to adipose tissue in a second layer of said area.
11. The method as in claim 10 , wherein said emitting said plurality of pre-defined RF frequencies comprises emitting during a first interval RF energy at a frequency of 0.8 MHz, emitting during a second interval RF energy at a frequency of 1.5 MHz, and emitting during a third interval RF energy at a frequency of 2.4 MHz.
12. The method as in claim 10 , wherein said emitting for pre-defined intervals comprises emitting said plurality of RF frequencies for intervals of between 100 milliseconds and 300 milliseconds per interval.
13. The method as in claim 10 , further comprising emitting said plurality of RF frequencies at a constant power rate.
14. The method as in claim 10 , wherein said applying negative pressure comprises applying negative pressure for pre-defined intervals during said period.
15. A method for tightening an area of skin, comprising:
selecting a depth of said skin to be tightened;
selecting a frequency of RF energy to be applied to said skin, said frequency corresponding to said depth of said skin to be tightened; and
applying said selected frequency of said RF energy to said depth of said skin to be tightened.
16. The method as in claim 15 , wherein said selecting a depth of said skin comprises selecting a depth of skin to be tightened of between 0.25 mm and 5 mm, and wherein said selecting a frequency of RF energy to be applied to said skin, comprises selecting a frequency of between 0.8 MHz and 2.4 MHz.
17. The method as in claim 16 , further comprising applying a negative pressure to said area of skin to bring said area of skin into contact with an electrode from which said RF energy is emitted.
18. The method as in claim 16 , further comprising selecting a power level of said RF energy to be applying to said depth of said skin, said power level between 1 watt and 200 watts.
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