WO2014182046A1 - Lipolysis apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A lipolysis apparatus is disclosed. A lipolysis apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body; a cooling module for cooling a subcutaneous adipose tissue of the subject; a plurality of handpieces which are provided to be detachable from the main body; and a control unit for receiving a feedback on the temperature detected from the cooling module in each of the handpieces and operating each of the handpieces independently.

Description

Lipolysis device

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a lipolysis device, and more particularly, to a lipolysis device capable of shortening the treatment time of cryolipolysis and improving the treatment effect.

Due to the recent westernization of diet, the obese population is steadily increasing. In recent years, the seriousness of the problem is increasing, such as loss of self-confidence, shrinking social life or becoming one of the biggest causes of adult disease.

There are many possible causes of obesity, but the most influential factor is excess fat in your body. This fat leads to obesity, and it is accumulated in the liver, blood vessels, and blood, resulting in symptoms such as fatty liver, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia.

In general, fatty tissue is present below the dermis and epidermal layers of the skin. Subcutaneous fat, which occupies most of the adipose tissue, is divided into a shallow fat layer and a deep fat layer. Among these, the deep fat layer is mainly located between the subcutaneous and fascia in the abdominal lower hip and thigh and forms a deep fat compartment.

On the other hand, when the skin is convexly expanded due to the accumulation of local areas of excess fat, the appearance of the skin may be improved by removing the lipid-rich fat layer.

As a non-invasive method of reducing subcutaneous fat layer or fat tissue introduced to date, there is a method of applying heat to the subcutaneous lipid-rich cell region by using radiofrequency rays and light rays. As another method, there is a method of selectively destroying fat cells only without direct damage to tissues such as epidermis or nerves by direct cooling, that is, a method of inducing fat cells to natural necrosis by the Apoptosis principle. This is called cryolipolysis.

Related prior art is Republic of Korea Patent No. 1055334 (2011.08.08. Announcement), the prior art discloses a technique for lipolysis device excellent in the decomposition effect of adipose tissue.

The present invention provides a lipolysis device having a plurality of handpieces that can be driven independently in a single device.

The present invention also provides a lipolysis device having a suction handpiece and a non-suction handpiece at the same time or having a plurality of suction handpieces.

In addition, the present invention provides a lipolysis device composed of a structure in which the suction housing for sucking the skin in the suction type handpiece is detachable to the handpiece.

The present invention also provides a lipolysis device capable of obtaining a lipolysis effect on the skin adsorbed into the suction type handpiece through an indirect cooling method.

Lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body; A plurality of handpieces provided with a cooling module for cooling subcutaneous adipose tissue of the subject and detachably provided to the main body; And a control unit for receiving the temperature detected from the cooling module of each of the handpieces to independently drive each of the handpieces.

In addition, the handpieces include a suction type handpiece and a non- suction type handpiece, and the controller may independently drive each of the cooling module of the suction type handpiece and the cooling module of the non-intake type handpiece.

In addition, the handpieces may include a plurality of suction type handpieces, and the controller may independently drive a cooling module of each of the suction type handpieces.

In addition, the handpieces include an inhalation type handpiece for inhaling subcutaneous fat layer by inhaling the skin tissue of the subject, the inhalation type handpiece comprising: a suction housing having an adsorption space for receiving the inhaled skin tissue; And it may include a suction module for providing a suction pressure for suction of the skin tissue to the adsorption space.

In addition, the handpieces include an inhalation handpiece for inhaling subcutaneous fat layer by inhaling the skin tissue of the subject, and the inhalation handpiece is configured to have an adsorption space for receiving the skin tissue of the subject, It may include a suction housing made of a detachable structure with the cooling module.

In addition, the handpieces include an inhalation type handpiece for inhaling subcutaneous fat layer by inhaling the skin tissue of the subject, the inhalation type handpiece comprising: a suction housing having an adsorption space for receiving the inhaled skin tissue; And an end portion detachably provided at a front end of the opening of the suction housing and defining an opening of the suction housing through which the skin of the operator is sucked into the suction space.

In addition, the handpieces include a suction type handpiece for inhaling subcutaneous fat layer by inhaling the skin tissue of the subject, the suction type handpiece provides suction power to the skin, Excluding the remainder region may include a suction housing having a cup-shaped closed shape.

In addition, the cooling module, the cooling plate; And a cooling tube disposed inside the suction housing relative to the cooling plate and in contact with the skin, wherein the cooling tube may contain a cooling fluid that is cooled by the cooling plate.

The cooling module may further include: a cooling plate coupled to the suction housing; And a cooling tube allowing the skin to be cooled by a cooling fluid cooled by the cooling plate, wherein the cooling tube may have a shape surrounded by an inner wall surface of the suction housing.

The cooling module may further include: a cooling plate coupled to the suction housing; And a cooling tube allowing the skin to be cooled by a cooling fluid cooled by the cooling plate, wherein the cooling plate and the cooling tube are provided at least one for each section in which the inside of the suction housing is divided. Cooling can be driven independently.

The cooling module may further include: a cooling plate coupled to the suction housing; And a cooling tube allowing the skin to be cooled by a cooling fluid cooled by the cooling plate, wherein the cooling tube is made of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and Teflon. It may be made of at least one material of acrylic (acryl), urethane (urethane).

The cooling module may further include: a cooling plate coupled to the suction housing; And a cooling tube allowing the skin to be cooled by the cooling fluid cooled by the cooling plate, wherein the cooling fluid may include water or an inert gas.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of handpieces capable of driving independently of each other may be provided in a single device to shorten the treatment time and maximize the treatment effect.

In particular, the use conditions (eg, suction pressure, cooling temperature, procedure time, etc.) for each of the plurality of handpieces can be independently controlled, and thus can be used for multi-purpose procedures.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the suction housing for inhaling the skin is made of a detachable structure on the handpiece, it is possible to replace and use the suction housing prepared in various shapes according to the purpose of the procedure to improve the convenience of use. Can be. In addition, partial replacement of the suction housing in contact with the skin is possible, thereby reducing the maintenance cost of the device.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the device includes a suction handpiece for abdominal lipolysis and a non-inhalation handpiece for lipolysis of other parts of the body at the same time. The lipolysis procedure of the site can be performed.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the skin sucked into the suction type handpiece can be cooled by an indirect cooling method, thereby preventing the risk of skin damage and frostbite, which were concerned during direct cooling. The treatment satisfaction can be improved.

In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to smoothly cool the entire region of fat sucked into the suction type handpiece, thereby reducing the procedure time.

1 is a perspective view briefly showing a lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a side view briefly showing a lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a simplified view of the upper structure of the lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a simplified view of the suction type handpiece structure of the lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a simplified view of the non-inhalable handpiece structure of the lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is an exploded perspective view of the suction type handpiece according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a perspective view of a suction type handpiece according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

8 is an exploded perspective view of a suction type handpiece according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a perspective view of a suction type handpiece according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a perspective view of a suction type handpiece according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual view schematically illustrating an arrangement shape of a cooling module provided in a suction housing in a suction type handpiece according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 12 is an operating state diagram illustrating a state in which fat is sucked and cooled through an A-A 'section section and a B-B' section section of FIG. 11; FIG.

13 and 14 are conceptual views schematically showing modified examples of different arrangements of cooling modules provided in a suction housing in a suction type handpiece according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a perspective view of a suction handpiece according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual view schematically illustrating an arrangement shape of a cooling module provided in a suction housing in a suction type handpiece according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

17 and 18 are cross-sectional views illustrating an example of indirect cooling by using the suction type handpiece according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

19 is an operating state diagram showing the indirect cooling of fat sucked by using the suction-type handpiece according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings it will be described in detail with respect to the lipolysis device according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view briefly showing a lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side view briefly showing a lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a view briefly illustrating an upper structure of a lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 3, the lipolysis device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a device for decomposing subcutaneous fat present in various parts of the body by cryolipolysis. The cryolipolysis is a method of selectively destroying only fat cells without damaging the epidermis or nerve tissue, that is, a method of inducing fat necrosis by the Apoptosis principle.

The lipolysis apparatus 100 includes a main body 101, handpieces connected to the main body 101 via cables C1 and C2 detachably connected thereto (200 in FIG. 1 and 300 in FIG. 2), and the A control unit 250 of FIG. 12 may be included to independently control driving of the handpieces 200 and 300.

The body 101 may be a support for supporting and installing the components 200 and 300. The main body 101 may be composed of a frame that is a skeleton and a plate covering the frame to define an internal space for embedding the components of the equipment. The plate of the 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 may be discharged to the outside through the discharge hole 111. The lower end of the main body 101 may be provided with a wheel 105 for the movement of the main body 101, the handle 103 for the operator to move the main body 101 at the upper end of the main body 101 It may be provided. The handle 103 may be used to mount the handpieces 200 and 300. Thus, the heavy body 101 can be made of a structure that is convenient for moving to a set position.

On the upper portion of the main body 101, the suction type handpiece receiving part 120 in which the suction type handpiece is seated and stored, and the non-inhalable type handpiece receiving part 130 in which the non-suction type handpiece is placed and stored side by side It may be provided. The water supply unit 113 may be further provided on the rear surface of the main body 101.

The monitoring means 107 may be provided in front of the main body 101. The monitoring means 107 is a component for visually outputting the treatment information, and may be configured to allow the operator to input the treatment condition in a touch screen manner. The lower portion of the monitoring means 107 may be provided with an operation indicator lamp 109 for displaying the operating state of the lipolysis device 100 in a flashing manner. In addition, the body 101 may be provided with a plurality of cables (C1, C2) provided to be detachable a plurality of handpieces.

The handpieces 200 and 300 may be coupled to the body 101 in various combinations. As an example, the handpieces 200 and 300 may both be provided as suction type handpieces 200. The suction type handpieces 200 may be configured to perform a cryolipolysis procedure by sucking a certain amount of skin tissue to be treated. Here, the fat decomposition apparatus 100 is provided with a plurality of cables (C1, C2), the suction type handpiece 200 can be connected through one cable (C1), the other cable (C2) Through the non-suction handpiece 300 may be connected. The suction handpiece 200 and the non-suction handpiece 300 may be connected in a detachable manner through the cables C1 and C2.

As another example, the handpieces 200 and 300 may be provided in a combination of the suction type handpiece 200 and the non-intake type handpiece 300. The non-inhalable handpiece 300 may be configured to perform the cryolipolysis procedure without inhaling the skin tissue to be treated.

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 may be independently controlled. Accordingly, the treatment conditions (eg, cooling temperature, suction pressure, procedure time, etc.) implemented through the suction type handpiece 200 and the non- suction type handpiece 300 may be set differently.

On the upper portion of the main body 101, the suction type handpiece receiving part 120 in which the suction type handpiece is seated and stored, and the non-inhalable type handpiece receiving part 130 in which the non-suction type handpiece is placed and stored side by side It may be provided. The water supply unit 113 may be further provided on the rear surface of the main body 101.

Figure 4 is a simplified view showing the structure of the suction type handpiece of the lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, the suction type handpiece 200 is provided for the purpose of freezing the subcutaneous fat layer after inhaling the skin tissue.

The suction type handpiece 200 includes a suction housing 210, a cooling module 220 provided at a side surface of the suction housing 210, and a suction module 230 provided at an upper portion of the suction housing 210. It may include.

The suction housing 210 may suck the skin through a concave space (hereinafter, referred to as an “adsorption space”) provided inward during the lipolysis procedure. To this end, the suction housing 210 may be formed in a container shape in which the remaining area except the lower surface where the skin is sucked is sealed.

The suction housing 210 may be made of a transparent material in order to visually confirm the state of the skin tissue sucked into the suction space during the procedure. In addition, the suction housing 210 is in close contact with the skin directly, it may be preferably made of a material harmless to the human body. For example, the suction housing 210 may be made of a material such as transparent plastic, resin, glass, and Teflon.

The skin suction action of the suction housing 210 may be achieved by the suction pressure provided from the suction module 230. The skin sucked into the suction housing 210 may be cooled to a temperature set by the cooling action of the cooling module 220 to decompose fat tissue.

5 is a view schematically showing a non-inhalable handpiece structure of a lipolysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 5 (a) is a view showing a non-inhalable handpiece used in the treatment of a relatively narrow surgical area. Figure 5 (b) is a view showing a non-inhalable handpiece used in the treatment of a relatively large surgical area.

Referring to FIG. 5, the non-inhalable handpiece 300 may be used for the purpose of fat treatment such as arms and legs. In particular, the non-inhalable handpiece shown in (a) of FIG. 5 can be used for lipolysis procedures of relatively narrow areas such as arms. In addition, the non-inhalable handpiece illustrated in FIG. 5B may be used for a lipolysis procedure of a relatively large area such as a leg.

The non-inhalable handpiece 300 may include a plate housing 310 in direct contact with the skin and a cooling module 320 for cooling the skin in contact with the plate housing 310. Accordingly, necrosis of adipose tissue in relatively flat areas such as arms and legs can be induced.

The non-inhalable handpiece 300 having the above structure may be relatively easy to operate by an operator as compared to the inhalable handpiece 200. However, in the case of the non-inhalable handpiece 300, the cooling of the subcutaneous fat layer may be low because the subcutaneous fat layer is cooled while maintaining the blood circulation of the tissue to be treated normally. Therefore, 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 decomposes a subcutaneous fat layer where the right obese patient or a subcutaneous fat layer is relatively thin. It may be desirable to use for patients wishing to.

On the other hand, the suction type handpiece of the lipolysis device of the present invention may have four embodiments as described below.

Hereinafter, the first, second, third, and fourth embodiments of the suction type handpiece of the lipolysis device according to the present invention will be described in detail.

First embodiment of the suction type handpiece

6 is a perspective view briefly showing a first embodiment of the suction type handpiece, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a suction type handpiece according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 6 and 7, the suction type handpiece 200 includes a suction housing 210, a cooling module 220, and a suction module 230.

The lower end of the suction housing 210 is a portion in direct contact with the skin and may have a rounded shape corresponding to the curved surface of the skin. In addition, the overall shape of the suction housing 210 may be formed in the form of a cup-shaped container capable of introducing the skin into the internal suction space by the suction pressure provided from the suction module 230.

In particular, the suction housing 210 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be replaceably coupled to the suction type handpiece 200 in a manner that is detachable to the cooling module 220.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 6, the suction housing 210 has a detachable groove that allows the mutual coupling between the cooling module 220 and the cooling module 220 in response to the shape and size of the cooling module 220. 210a may be provided.

For example, the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220 may be configured to be coupled to and separated from each other by interference fit, and the suction housing 210 and the cooling module 220 may be mechanically fastened. Bolts and nuts). In addition, if the coupling method using the bolt and nut as described above, it is possible to improve the fastening effect by adding a washer (washer).

As described above, according to the first embodiment of the suction type handpiece, since the suction housing 210 is configured to be detachable from the suction type handpiece 200, various suction housings may be replaced.

In addition, the cleaning of the suction housing that is in direct contact with the skin of the patient during the procedure is easy to maintain cleanliness at all times, thereby improving the satisfaction of the procedure.

On the other hand, in the case of the suction housing 210, in consideration of the repeated contact friction with the skin during the lipolysis procedure, partial wear or damage may appear. Therefore, there is an advantage that the suction housing 210, which has been worn or damaged, can be easily replaced with a new one-touch method.

Second Embodiment of Suction Handpiece

8 and 9 are exploded perspective and perspective views schematically showing a second embodiment of the suction type handpiece. 8 shows a state in which one end 211 of the suction housing is separated from the suction housing, and FIG. 9 shows a state in which the suction housing is separated from each other.

8 and 9, in the second embodiment of the suction type handpiece, one end 211 of the suction housing 210 may be formed in a detachable structure so that the suction unit 210 may be replaced. The one end 211 may be provided to correspond to the opening front portion of the suction housing 210. Accordingly, the one end 211 may define an opening of the suction housing 210 through which the skin of the subject is sucked into the suction space during the procedure. Although not shown, the one end 211 and the suction housing 210 may be in close contact with each other with a sealing member such as an O-ring interposed therebetween.

Methods for detaching the one end portion 211 and the suction housing 210 may vary. As an example, a pair of connection tabs 211a may protrude from both ends of one end 211 of the suction housing 210. The one end 211 of the suction housing may be easily connected to the remaining body of the suction housing 210 through the one-touch fastening of the connection tab 211a. As another example, the one end 211 may be provided to be coupled to or separated from the suction housing 210 using a separate fastening member (not shown) such as a pin, a screw, a bolt, or a clip.

One end 211 of the structure as described above may act as a part in contact with the skin of the subject instead of the suction housing 210 during the procedure. By varying the shape of the one end portion 211 or by providing various types of one end portions, one end portion suitable for the skin condition or body shape of the subject is selected and fastened to the suction housing 210, thereby providing one suction type. The handpiece may allow for a variety of body treatments.

Third Embodiment of Suction Handpiece

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a suction type handpiece according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 schematically illustrates a configuration of a cooling module provided in a suction housing in the suction type handpiece according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. A conceptual diagram.

 10 and 11, the suction type handpiece 200 includes a suction housing 210, a cooling module 220, and a suction module 230.

The lower end of the suction housing 210 is a portion in direct contact with the skin and may have a rounded shape corresponding to the curved surface of the skin. In addition, the overall shape of the suction housing 210 may be formed in the form of a cup-shaped container capable of introducing the skin into the internal suction space by the suction pressure provided from the suction module 230.

The cooling module 220 may include an RF thermoelectric electrode in response to the RF signal output from the high frequency generator. The RF thermoelectric electrode may be composed of an n-type thermoelectric semiconductor and a p-type thermoelectric semiconductor. For example, the n-type thermoelectric semiconductor and the p-type thermoelectric semiconductor may be electrically connected in series and thermally connected in parallel.

When power is supplied to the cooling module 220, an endothermic action occurs in the n-type thermoelectric semiconductor, and a heat dissipation action occurs in the p-type thermoelectric semiconductor. This effect is called the Peltier Effect. Accordingly, the cooling module 220 may cool the skin to be treated according to the change in the polarity of the power source.

The suction module 230 provides a suction pressure to suck the skin into the suction housing.

The suction module 230 pulls the skin adhered to the lower surface of the suction housing 210 toward the inner wall surface of the suction housing 210, thereby effectively cooling the fat tissue in the skin by the cooling module 220.

The suction housing 210 may be provided in a sealed form except for the lower surface through which the skin is sucked. As a specific example, it may be provided in the form of a rectangular container. The cooling module 220 may be provided in plural along the inner wall surface of the suction housing 210.

For example, the first cooling plate 221 may be disposed on a surface of the suction housing 210 facing in the first direction (ie, the long side direction). In addition, a second cooling plate 223 may be disposed on a surface of the suction housing 210 that faces the second direction (ie, the short side direction).

Looking at the arrangement structure of the cooling module 220 disposed around the inner wall surface of the suction housing 210, the first cooling plate (in the first direction, that is, the long side direction L1) of the suction housing 210 having a rectangular container shape ( 221 may be provided.

In addition, a second cooling plate 223 is provided in a short side direction L2 of the suction housing 210 which is a second direction crossing the second direction.

In addition, these first and second cooling plates 221 and 223 may be individually controlled so that each may be cooled to a different set temperature. And according to the set program can be cooled sequentially or at the same time to the set temperature.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an operation state in which fat is sucked and cooled through an A-A 'section section and a B-B' section section of FIG. 11. More specifically, FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of FIG. 11, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B' of FIG. 11.

Referring to FIG. 12A, the suction type handpiece 200 may inhale the skin to be treated into the suction housing 210 by the action of the suction module 230.

The suction module 230 may include a suction line 233 connected to the suction housing 210 and a suction pump 231 provided in the suction line 233. For example, a vacuum pump can be used.

The skin to be treated is formed of the epidermis 10, the dermis 20, the adipose tissue 30, and the muscle 40 from the outside. The skin is moved into the suction housing 210 by the action of the suction module 230. Epidermis 10, dermis 20 and adipose tissue 30 may be inhaled.

The first cooling plate 221 may cool the adipose tissue 30 to a set temperature.

On the other hand, the first cooling plate 221 may be provided with a temperature sensor 260.

The cooling temperature of the first cooling plate 221 may be quickly measured by the temperature sensor 260, and the measured cooling temperature may be fed back to the controller 250. The controller 150 may control a cooling action of the first cooling plate 221.

Referring to FIG. 12B, the second cooling plate 223 disposed in the short side direction of the suction housing 210 may be confirmed. Unlike the first cooling plate 221, the second cooling plate 223 may be disposed in a short side direction of the suction housing 210.

Since the cooling action of the second cooling plate 223 is the same as the cooling action of the first cooling plate, duplicated description will be omitted.

As described above, according to the second embodiment of the suction type handpiece, first and second cooling plates may be provided around the inner wall of the suction housing 210, and the first and second cooling plates may be provided. According to the arrangement structure, the adipose tissue 30 sucked into the suction housing 210 may be effectively cooled at a slope.

13 and 14 are views schematically showing modifications in which the arrangement of the cooling module provided in the suction housing 210 is different in the third embodiment of the suction type handpiece.

Referring to FIG. 13, the second cooling plate 224 may have an arc-shaped cross section corresponding to a curved surface in the short side direction of the suction housing 210. As a result, the second cooling plate 224 may be in close contact with the curved portion of the suction housing 110.

Referring to FIG. 14, a ring-shaped cooling plate, that is, a cooling ring 225 disposed around an inner surface of the suction housing 210 may be provided. The cooling ring 225 may be cooled in a form surrounding the front surface of the adipose tissue sucked into the suction housing 210. As a result, it is possible to minimize the area where cooling is not performed.

Fourth Embodiment of Suction Handpiece

15 is a perspective view of a suction handpiece according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15, the suction type handpiece 200 according to the fourth exemplary embodiment uses an indirect cooling type cooling module 220 as a cooling module.

The indirect cooling cooling module 220 does not directly cool the cooling plate 221 to the skin sucked into the suction housing, but instead cools the cooling tube 222 cooled by the cooling plate 221. Can be indirectly cooled.

Accordingly, the risk of skin damage or frostbite, which may appear in direct contact with the cooling plate during the lipolysis procedure, may be prevented.

The cooling plate 221 may have the same configuration as the first and second cooling plates described through the third embodiment of the suction type handpiece. For example, the n-type thermoelectric semiconductor and the p-type thermoelectric semiconductor may be electrically connected in series and thermally connected in parallel.

In other words, the cooling plate 221 uses the Peltier effect described above, and may perform a cooling operation at a set temperature according to a change in the polarity of the power source.

The cooling tube 222 may be configured to directly contact the skin sucked into the suction housing 210. For example, as the material of the cooling tube 222, polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Teflon, acrylic, and urethane may be used. have.

The outer surface of the cooling tube 222 may be in contact with the cooling plate 221, and the cooling tube 222 may be cooled by heat exchange with the cooling plate 221. In addition, an inner surface of the cooling tube 222 may directly contact the skin sucked into the suction housing 210. As a result, the skin sucked into the suction housing 210 is not directly cooled by the cooling plate 221, but is in contact with the cooling tube 222 cooled by the cooling plate 221. Indirect cooling can be performed.

16 is a view schematically showing the arrangement of the indirect cooling module provided in the suction housing in the suction type handpiece according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16, the cooling tube 222 may be disposed around the inside of the suction housing 210. In addition, a cooling fluid may be filled in the sealed inner space of the cooling tube 222. The cooling fluid may comprise water or an inert gas.

17 and 18 are cross-sectional views illustrating an example of indirect cooling using the suction type handpiece according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 17, a cooling module 220 may be disposed around an inner wall surface of the suction housing 210. Among them, the cooling plate 221 may be disposed in the long side direction of the suction housing 210. The cooling tube 222 may be disposed around the inner wall surface of the suction housing 210.

The skin sucked into the inner space of the adsorption housing 210 (that is, the adsorption space) may be indirectly cooled by the cooling tube 222 cooled by the cooling plate 221.

Referring to FIG. 18, a plurality of cooling plates 221 and a plurality of cooling tubes 222 may be provided along the inner wall surface of the suction housing 210.

In other words, a plurality of cooling plates 221a, 221b, 221c, 221d, 221e, and 221f may be arranged for each zone by dividing the inner wall surface of the suction housing 210 into a plurality. At least one cooling tube 222a, 222b, 222c, 222d, 222e, and 222f may be disposed in contact with the plurality of cooling plates 221a, 221b, 221c, 221d, 221e, and 221f. As a result, a more precise procedure can be performed on the skin sucked into the suction housing 210.

19 is an operating state diagram showing the indirect cooling of fat by using the suction-type handpiece according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 19, skin may be sucked into the suction housing 210 by the suction action of the suction module 230. In this case, the skin tissue sucked into the suction housing 210 may be sucked up to the epidermis 10, the dermis 20, and the adipose tissue 30.

The cooling plate 221 may be cooled to a predetermined temperature according to the command of the controller 250. Subsequently, the cooling tube 222 disposed in contact with the cooling plate 221 may be cooled to a predetermined temperature by a cooling action of the cooling plate 221. For example, a cooling fluid may be accommodated in the cooling tube 222, and the cooling fluid accommodated in the cooling tube 222 may be cooled to a predetermined temperature by the cooling action of the cooling plate 221.

The cooling tube 222 cooled to a predetermined temperature may indirectly cool the skin, thereby preventing problems such as damaging tissues such as the epidermis 10 or causing frostbite upon direct cooling. Only fat tissue 30 can be broken down.

Meanwhile, a temperature sensor 260 may be provided in the cooling plate 221 or the cooling tube 223. The temperature of the cooling plate 221 or the cooling tube 223 measured by the temperature sensor 260 may be transmitted to the controller 250. The controller 250 may control the driving of the cooling plate 221 by comparing the cooling temperature received from the temperature sensor 260 with a reference temperature. In addition, a cooling fluid supply unit 270 may be further provided to supply or replace the cooling fluid accommodated in the cooling tube 223.

As described above, according to the configuration and operation of the present invention, a plurality of handpieces that can be driven independently of each other may be provided in a single device to shorten the treatment time and maximize the treatment effect.

Furthermore, the use conditions (eg, suction pressure, cooling temperature, procedure time, etc.) for each of the plurality of handpieces can be independently controlled, and thus can be used for multi-purpose procedures.

Furthermore, a single device may be equipped with an inhalable handpiece for abdominal lipolysis and a non-inhalable handpiece for other body part lipolysis. Accordingly, it is possible to perform lipolysis procedures of various sites using one lipolysis device.

In addition, the suction housing for sucking the skin can provide a suction type handpiece detachable to the handpiece. As a result, various suction housings can be replaced and used according to the purpose of the procedure, and only the parts of the housing which are directly rubbed with the skin and are damaged and worn out can be replaced, thereby reducing maintenance costs.

In addition, the skin sucked into the suction type handpiece can be cooled by an indirect cooling method, so as to prevent the risk of skin damage or frostbite that may occur when the skin is directly cooled through the cooling plate as in the conventional method. You can prevent it.

In addition, the entire area of fat sucked into the suction type handpiece can be cooled simultaneously, thereby reducing the procedure time.

The lipolysis device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above.

It is to be understood that the foregoing embodiments are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the claims that follow, rather than the foregoing detailed description. And it is to be construed that all changes and modifications derived from the equivalent concept as well as the meaning and scope of the claims are included in the scope of the present invention.

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main body; A plurality of handpieces provided with a cooling module for cooling subcutaneous adipose tissue of the subject and detachably provided to the main body; And And a control unit which receives the temperature detected from the cooling module of each of the handpieces and independently drives each of the handpieces. The method of claim 1, The handpieces include a suction handpiece and a non-suction handpiece, And the control unit independently drives each of the cooling module of the suction type handpiece and the cooling module of the non-intake type handpiece. The method of claim 1, The handpieces comprise a plurality of suction handpieces, And the control unit independently drives the cooling module of each of the suction type handpieces. The method of claim 1, The handpieces include an inhalable handpiece for inhaling subcutaneous fat layers by inhaling skin tissue of the subject, The suction type handpiece, A suction housing having an adsorption space for receiving sucked skin tissue; And And a suction module for providing a suction pressure for suction of the skin tissue to the suction space. The method of claim 1, The handpieces include an inhalable handpiece for inhaling subcutaneous fat layers by inhaling skin tissue of the subject, The suction type handpiece is configured to have an adsorption space for accommodating the skin tissue of the subject, and a lipolysis device comprising a suction housing made of a detachable structure with the cooling module. The method of claim 1, The handpieces include an inhalable handpiece for inhaling subcutaneous fat layers by inhaling skin tissue of the subject, The suction type handpiece, A suction housing having an adsorption space for receiving sucked skin tissue; And And an end portion detachably provided at a front end of the opening of the suction housing and defining an opening of the suction housing into which the skin of the operator is sucked into the suction space. The method of claim 1, The handpieces include an inhalable handpiece for inhaling subcutaneous fat layers by inhaling skin tissue of the subject, The suction type handpiece includes a suction housing that provides suction power to the skin and has a cup shape in which a remainder region except for a lower surface on which the skin is sucked is formed to be sealed. The method of claim 1, The cooling module, Cooling plate; And A cooling tube disposed inside the suction housing relative to the cooling plate and in contact with the skin, And said cooling tube contains a cooling fluid cooled by said cooling plate. The method of claim 1, The cooling module, A cooling plate coupled to the suction housing; And A cooling tube allowing the skin to be cooled by a cooling fluid cooled by the cooling plate, And said cooling tube has a shape surrounded by an inner wall of said suction housing. The method of claim 1, The cooling module, A cooling plate coupled to the suction housing; And A cooling tube allowing the skin to be cooled by a cooling fluid cooled by the cooling plate, The cooling plate and the cooling tube is provided with at least one for each divided section of the inside of the suction housing is a lipolysis device to independently drive the cooling section. The method of claim 1, The cooling module, A cooling plate coupled to the suction housing; And A cooling tube allowing the skin to be cooled by a cooling fluid cooled by the cooling plate, The cooling tube is made of at least one of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Teflon (Teflon), acrylic (acryl), urethane (urethane). The method of claim 1, The cooling module, A cooling plate coupled to the suction housing; And A cooling tube allowing the skin to be cooled by a cooling fluid cooled by the cooling plate, Said cooling fluid comprises water or an inert gas.

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