EP1047367A1 - Dispositif et procede pour le traitement cosmetique de la peau d'orange - Google Patents

Dispositif et procede pour le traitement cosmetique de la peau d'orange

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EP1047367A1
EP1047367A1 EP99904772A EP99904772A EP1047367A1 EP 1047367 A1 EP1047367 A1 EP 1047367A1 EP 99904772 A EP99904772 A EP 99904772A EP 99904772 A EP99904772 A EP 99904772A EP 1047367 A1 EP1047367 A1 EP 1047367A1
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cellulite
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Johannes Reinmüller
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2207/00—Anti-cellulite devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
    • A61H9/0071—Pneumatic massage by localized pressure, e.g. air streams or jets

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  • the invention relates to a device for exerting a defined pressure transdermally on subcutaneous tissue, in particular in the case of cellulite skin, and to a cosmetic method for smoothing cellulite skin.
  • subcutaneous fat in humans is dependent on genetic and hormonal factors and on the diet.
  • the action of the female gland hormone estrogen leads to an excessive expression of the subcutaneous fatty tissue in certain regions of the body, e.g. on the thighs or around the hips.
  • the individual adipose tissue cells hypertrophy. Due to the anatomical arrangement of these adipose tissue cells within bladder-like connective tissue septa directly under the skin, the increase in volume of the adipose tissue cells tightens these connective tissue septa, so that a balloon-like deformation occurs. This causes visible bulges in the skin level in addition to depression or retraction, similar to the mattress seam. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as cellulite. It represents a special form of dystrophy of the subcutaneous tissue and is found particularly in the female sex. Cellulite is therefore not a disease, but a standard variant.
  • Cosmetic creams or ointments generally only affect the dead top layer of skin, the horny layer. They lead to swelling here and can thus contribute to improving the skin surface. Treatment successes are possible if the preparations contain different-acting ingredients that can penetrate the skin completely and penetrate into the subcutaneous fatty tissue, so that the fat tissue cells are negatively influenced by hormones in their metabolism and they reduce their volume. The success of treatment therefore only lasts as long as the substance is used. Interventions of this kind are problematic because of the complex relationships in the bioorganism, provided that the active substance can influence other organs via the blood or lymphatic circulation.
  • Treatment attempts using electrical fields are based on the idea that electrolyte shifts negatively affect the metabolism of a fat cell in the subcutaneous fatty tissue and can therefore lead to cell shrinkage. This has not been scientifically proven.
  • the method also requires that the skin must be perforated with at least one electrode because of its electrical resistance. It is an invasive procedure.
  • the long-term effect of the treatment remains highly questionable, provided that the electrolyte shift in the fat cell targets metabolic processes.
  • Liposuction with fine cannulas directly subdermally is an effective means of mechanically destroying adipose tissue cells in the subcutaneous fatty tissue and conveying their contents to the body surface by means of negative pressure. Apart from a cut in the skin, a large wound area is created directly under the dermis.
  • ultrasound especially with pulse frequencies greater than 20 kHz, is not suitable for the cosmetic treatment of cellulite skin because of the increasing heat development and insufficient penetration through the skin.
  • An object of the invention is therefore a cosmetic treatment which is as effective as liposuction, but which is not invasive and is much easier to implement in terms of personnel, equipment and hygiene.
  • cysts develop, i.e. cystic cavities, which are filled with the oily cell contents of the adipose tissue cell, without containing cellular structures. Such cysts are usually palpable or palpable as a tumor in the subcutaneous fatty tissue.
  • the aim of the invention is to ensure that the changes in the subcutaneous fat cells are randomized to a limited extent, so that the formation of so-called oil cysts does not occur.
  • An object of the present invention is thus to provide a device which enables the permanent removal of hypertrophied cells from the
  • Subcutaneous fat allows for non-invasive skin injury or with which the expression of cellulite can at least be permanently reduced.
  • a device for exerting a defined pressure transdermally on subcutaneous tissue in particular in the case of cellulite skin, which is characterized in that it is set up to generate a jet pressure in the range from 1 to 20 bar, so that no mechanical contact between the device and the skin is necessary and has at least one nozzle for a fluid medium.
  • the device according to the invention it is surprisingly possible to generate a transdermal pressure which is sufficient to randomly damage subcutaneous tissue without causing undesirable damage to the skin, the connective tissue septa and the blood and lymphatic vessels in the subcutaneous fatty tissue.
  • no mechanical contact between the device and the skin is necessary for the functionality of the device according to the invention, so that further aids, such as lubricants, are not required. This further simplifies the handling of the device.
  • the device also allows a limited change in the subcutaneous tissue. As a result, the formation of oil cysts can be avoided, so that there are no cosmetically disfiguring tumors or skin thickening when the device according to the invention is used.
  • the beam width is and / or the
  • Adjustable jet pressure of the device This makes it possible to determine the transdermal pressure and thus the extent of the change in the
  • Subcutaneous tissue as desired individually to the respective needs adapt.
  • the mode of operation of the device according to the invention can be further optimized.
  • the device according to the invention is set up for any suitable fluid medium, preferably from air or water.
  • the device of the invention can also be set up for elastic and / or non-elastic particles made of different materials, such as plastic. These particles can have any shape, preferably they have rounded shapes.
  • the device is set up to generate a pulsating jet pressure.
  • the device according to the invention has means for tempering the fluid medium. These are known to the person skilled in the art and reference is hereby made to them.
  • a means for temperature control can be set up in combination with the device according to the invention or used with it. For example, it is connected upstream of the device according to the invention. However, it can also be integrated in the device.
  • the temperature control means consists of a heating coil or a unit based on a continuous-flow heater. In a preferred embodiment, this is arranged in front of the at least one nozzle and in a particularly preferred embodiment in the at least one nozzle.
  • the device is designed such that the fluid medium can preferably be temperature-controlled in a temperature range from -10 ° C to 70 ° C.
  • the materials generally known in the art such as plastics, metals, metal alloys, ceramics, glass, wood and / or ivory, can be used to manufacture the device according to the invention.
  • the part of the device facing the body region is heatable and heat-conducting. It can preferably be cooled by means known to the person skilled in the art. Reference is hereby made to these means, which are preferably integrated in the device.
  • the device according to the invention can preferably be disinfected with conventional disinfectants and is resistant to them, and can be sterilized by autoclaving.
  • the invention relates to a cosmetic method for smoothing cellulite skin, which is characterized in that regional, in particular subregional, transdermal pressure is exerted on a skin area to be treated with from 1 to 50 kg / cm 2 of skin area and this process is optionally carried out at least repeated once.
  • the pressure is preferably 10 to 30 kg / cm 2 skin area, particularly preferably 2 to 9 kg / cm 2 skin area.
  • the process according to the invention is optionally repeated at least once to many times. Surprisingly, an improvement or reduction in the level of cellulite can be observed even after the method according to the invention has been carried out once.
  • the cosmetic method according to the invention is carried out as a combination of different treatment sequences. For each individual treatment, the duration of treatment, the strength of the regional, in particular subregional, transdermal pressure and / or the area size to which the pressure is applied are adjusted such that a optimal smoothing of the cellulite skin is achieved.
  • the area size of the subregional pressure is preferably up to 10 cm 2 .
  • the cosmetic method according to the invention is preferably carried out in treatment blocks which are interrupted by regeneration intervals.
  • the duration of treatment and the amount of regional, in particular subregional, transdermal pressure used in each treatment block are particularly preferably increased in comparison to the previous treatment block, and can also be reduced step by step, if necessary.
  • the method according to the invention has the advantage that it is non-invasive and therefore easy to use without requiring a great deal of equipment and personnel.
  • any fluid medium can be used to exert pressure in the process according to the invention, preferably air or water being used as the fluid medium.
  • An advantage of using air or compressed air is the cooling of the air during decompression, which leads to cooling and thus to a reduction in the sensitivity of the treated skin area to pain. This makes it possible to further increase the pressure applied without the person being treated feeling pain.
  • Elastic and / or non-elastic particles which preferably have rounded shapes, are particularly preferably used as the fluid medium.
  • the fluid medium can also contain additional care substances, such as oils, lipids or liposomes.
  • the pressure is applied without contacting a solid surface. This has the advantage that no additional lubricants are necessary, which contributes to the simple implementation of the method according to the invention.
  • a defined pressure is exerted transdermally on the subcutaneous tissue in order to rupture it, with a molded body pressed on.
  • a molded body pressed on.
  • Shaped body with a diameter between 1 and 15 cm, particularly preferably used with a diameter between 2 and 5 cm.
  • a stainless steel tube with a diameter of 1 cm and a length of 30 cm can be placed on the skin surface to be treated.
  • the application of pressure according to the invention is carried out by moving the
  • the molded body used in the method according to the invention can additionally be provided with a measuring device for checking the pressure used, for example via a piezo effect or via a mechanical spring.
  • a measuring device for checking the pressure used for example via a piezo effect or via a mechanical spring.
  • the molded body is moved over the region of the body to be treated, with pressure values of from 1 to 50 kg per square centimeter, preferably from 10 to 30 kg per square centimeter, particularly preferably from 2 to 9 kg per square centimeter, depending on the individual nature of the skin and subcutaneous tissue be exercised.
  • Moldings with differently designed surfaces can be used in the method according to the invention.
  • This surface can be smooth or rough, preferably it has nub-like elevations and / or cool-like depressions.
  • a roller is particularly preferably used as the shaped body.
  • the method according to the invention is characterized in that the pressure is exerted mechanically by a plurality of parallel-running wheels with a conical cross-section.
  • the pressure is exerted via a molded part made of suitable materials, such as metal or plastic.
  • a molded part used according to the invention comprises a handle and a surface facing the skin with a plastically designed relief, preferably in the form of a sinusoidal oscillation.
  • the skin is preferably pretreated with a lubricity-increasing agent, in particular with a massage oil.
  • the molded part can then be moved more easily with a suitable contact pressure over the region of the body to be treated.
  • the process is preferably repeated several times.
  • the pressure on the skin and subcutaneous tissue is generated intermittently in order to reduce the pressure otherwise required via the effect of the acceleration that then occurs.
  • the method according to the invention is preferably carried out at frequencies between 5 Hz and 20 kHz, particularly preferably between 15 Hz and 1 kHz.
  • the vibrations can e.g. be generated by eccentrics, by compressed air, by electrical or magnetic fields.
  • What is decisive is the relatively high mass of the drive compared to the relatively low mass of the vibrating body and the high speed at which the vibrating body hits the skin. In contrast to the method of ultrasound-assisted fat cell destruction, this is about the transmission of a mechanical vibration through the skin at relatively low frequencies with increased pressure. Therefore, the vibrating body should have the highest possible mass, which, however, should be significantly less than the mass of the motor in order to keep vibrations of the same low.
  • the excitation direction can be vertical or horizontal to the skin surface, preferably a combination of different excitation directions is used. A distinguishing feature of vibrators, massage sticks and rotating brushes is that only an increased pressure used according to the invention leads to the destruction of subcutaneous tissue.
  • the mechanical pressure is preferably exerted by a vibrating body with a frequency between 5 Hz and 20 kHz.
  • the frequency of the vibrating body is regulated so that resonance effects occur with the restoring forces of the tissue.
  • the latter are individually different.
  • a further improvement of the method according to the invention is achieved in that the body region to be treated is elastic or not introduces elastic material or covers them with this.
  • the outside of a thigh can be consolidated either with elastic or non-elastic wrapping with bandages.
  • the bandages are preferably foils that may be transparent.
  • the films can have surface structures such as knobs on the side facing the skin or on the opposite side.
  • the body part to be treated can optionally be placed in a semi-tubular shell or in rails.
  • Corresponding technical devices for individually adaptable half-pipe rails are known to the person skilled in the art, to which reference is hereby made.
  • a piezofilm is preferably used in the method according to the invention, which is, for example, wrapped circularly around an extremity and firmly tightened.
  • a rhythmic compression of the skin area to be treated is preferably produced by applying an AC voltage, which ultimately leads to smoothing of the skin.
  • the mechanical preload is adjusted as required with the film.
  • the applied AC voltage is set individually to the desired frequencies in the range from 5 Hz to 20 kHz. It is preferably set to 15 Hz to 1 kHz.
  • the pressure amplitude can be regulated by the electrical voltage or the mechanical preload. Any system for intermittent pressure transmission with which alternating pressure generation can be achieved can be used to carry out the method according to the invention.
  • a system with circularly attached pressure chambers and air pressure, water pressure or oil pressure is preferably used.
  • a preferred embodiment is used in special regions, for example on the neck, which determines the inclination of the skin and the subcutaneous fatty tissue Body regions for the formation of coarse folds or doubling.
  • tissue doubling can be grasped "bilaterally" from two sides using a vice or forceps-like device, and the subdermal fatty tissue can be liquefied in a targeted manner by applying pressure while protecting the skin.
  • a pincer-like device can in turn carry rollers on the branches. The jaws or branches can be excited to oscillate on one side or on both sides in opposite directions.
  • the method according to the invention is carried out in a fluid medium, preferably in a tempered water bath.
  • the method according to the invention is combined with a method of liposuction.
  • a large volume reduction is achieved with liposuction and the method according to the invention is carried out to further smooth the cellulite skin evenly.
  • the invention relates to the use of a device for cellulite treatment according to the invention.
  • the success of the treatment of the method according to the invention can be easily checked visually or by scanning the treated body areas.
  • the method according to the invention can optionally be combined with known methods for pain treatment. This is advantageous since, as the pressure applied according to the invention increases, a sensation of pain of the person being treated is also triggered.
  • Such methods for pain treatment include local cooling of the tissue, introduction of so-called local anesthetics, nerve conduction block or regional anesthesia and methods of general anesthesia. Local cooling and an associated reduction in Pain sensitivity of the skin area to be treated is achieved, for example, by using air, in particular compressed air, in the method according to the invention. The air is decompressed when it hits the skin, which leads to cooling of the air and thus cooling of the skin surface.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à exercer une pression déterminée, par voie transdermique, sur un tissu sous-cutané, en particulier sur une peau de cellulite, caractérisé en ce qu'il est agencé en vue de produire une pression de jet entre 1 et 20 bar, de façon qu'aucun contact mécanique n'intervienne entre le dispositif et la peau, et en ce qu'il présente au moins une buse pour un milieu fluide. L'invention concerne également un procédé cosmétique pour lisser la peau de cellulite en exerçant une pression transdermique régionale, en particulier sub-régionale sur la surface de la peau à traiter, à raison de 1 à 50 kg/cm2 de surface de peau et, éventuellement, en répétant ce processus au moins une fois.
EP99904772A 1998-01-16 1999-01-13 Dispositif pour le traitement cosmetique de la peau d'orange Expired - Lifetime EP1047367B1 (fr)

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DE19801471A DE19801471A1 (de) 1998-01-16 1998-01-16 Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur kosmetischen Behandlung von Orangenhaut
PCT/EP1999/000153 WO1999036027A1 (fr) 1998-01-16 1999-01-13 Dispositif et procede pour le traitement cosmetique de la peau d'orange

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