Abstract:
This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.
Abstract:
This invention provides devices and methods for remodeling the female genital tissue, the device comprising a treatment tip, wherein the distal end of the treatment tip is conical, spherical, hemispherical, oval or circular in shape. The device further comprises one or more energy delivery elements for simultaneous cooling of the vaginal epithelium and transmission of energy for heating the tissues underneath the epithelium. In one embodiment, said device may further comprise one or more of the following: one or more temperature sensors for measuring the temperature at or below the epithelium; one or more directional sensors mounted on the hand piece or treatment tip; and one or more depth markers to show the depth of penetration of the treatment tip into the vagina. In another embodiment, this invention provides a device having a finger holder with electrodes for remodeling the female genital tissue.
Abstract:
Un dispositivo para remodelar el tejido genital femenino, que comprende una punta de tratamiento y un mango, en el que la punta de tratamiento está conectada al extremo distal del mango a través de un medio de conexión, en el que el extremo distal de la punta de tratamiento es de forma rectangular, cónica, esférica, semiesférica, oval o circular, y tiene una superficie que comprende uno o más elementos de descarga de energía, en el que dichos elementos tienen una superficie interna y una superficie de contacto con el epitelio, y en el que el dispositivo comprende además uno o más de lo siguiente: (a) uno o más sensores de temperatura para medir la temperatura en o por debajo del epitelio; (b) uno o más sensores direccionales; y (c) uno o más marcadores de profundidad que muestran la profundidad de penetración de la punta de tratamiento dentro de la vagina.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.
Abstract:
This invention provides devices and methods for remodeling the female genital tissue, the device comprising a treatment tip, wherein the distal end of the treatment tip is conical, spherical, hemispherical, oval or circular in shape. The device further comprises one or more energy delivery elements for simultaneous cooling of the vaginal epithelium and transmission of energy for heating the tissues underneath the epithelium. In one embodiment, said device may further comprise one or more of the following: one or more temperature sensors for measuring the temperature at or below the epithelium; one or more directional sensors mounted on the hand piece or treatment tip; and one or more depth markers to show the depth of penetration of the treatment tip into the vagina. In another embodiment, this invention provides a device having a finger holder with electrodes for remodeling the female genital tissue.
Abstract:
ABSTRACT A method of determining if an energy-delivery element of a treatment tip for an RF energy device is in adequate communication with a tissue to be treated, without determining an electrical impedance from the tissue. The method involves determining the time since the energy-delivery element of the treatment tip was last activated, taking the temperature of one or more sites on the treatment tip, determining if the energy-delivery element is in contact with the tissue without applying RF energy to the tissue but rather by comparing the temperature of the one or more sites on the treatment tip to a threshold function for the time since the treatment tip was last activated. The method also involves indicating if the treatment energy- delivery element is in contact with the tissue. CA 3028905 2019-01-03
Abstract:
This invention provides devices and methods for remodeling the female genital tissue, the device comprising a treatment tip, wherein the distal end of the treatment tip is conical, spherical, hemispherical, oval or circular in shape. The device further comprises one or more energy delivery elements for simultaneous cooling of the vaginal epithelium and transmission of energy for heating the tissues underneath the epithelium. In one embodiment, said device may further comprise one or more of the following: one or more temperature sensors for measuring the temperature at or below the epithelium; one or more directional sensors mounted on the hand piece or treatment tip; and one or more depth markers to show the depth of penetration of the treatment tip into the vagina. In another embodiment, this invention provides a device having a finger holder with electrodes for remodeling the female genital tissue.