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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2000
Paul J. Weber, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (US);
Luiz B. Da Silva, Danville, CA (US);
Alexander M. Rubenchik, Livermore, CA (US);
Paul J. Weber, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (US);
Luiz B. Da Silva, Danville, CA (US);
Alexander M. Rubenchik, Livermore, CA (US);
Pearl Technology Holdings, LLC, Livermore, CA (US);
Abstract
A device is described that can be used by surgeons to provide quick and accurate face-lifting maneuvers that minimize the amount of tissue that has to be removed. The device is comprised of a shaft with a relatively planar but possibly lenticulate and even slightly curved tip that can divide and energize various tissue planes causing contraction especially via the fibrous tissues. Various forms of energy can be delivered down the shaft to heat and cause desirable tissue contraction. The device can also include a temperature sensor that can be used to control power output.