Light based body contouring system

Abstract

A noninvasive method of reducing a user's body apparent body fat by applying a device emitting high power light having a wavelength shorter than 1065 nm externally through the skin of the patient. The device is placed on or attached to one or more areas of a patient's body. Sufficient energy, with a targeted value of 6.6 J/cm absorbed, is applied to one or more of those areas to cause a reduction in the measurement in the energized areas. The preferred methodology uses LEDs at about 532 nm and 635 nm. Targeted energy levels are a minimum of 2 W/cm for LED emissions applied every other day for a minimum of 75 seconds per exposed area; until desired amount of size reduction is achieved.

Claims

1. A method of slimming a patient, the method comprising: 1) making an initial measurement of a first area of a patient's body to determine circumference, 2) applying sufficient light of a wavelength of less than 1065 nm to the first area of the patient's body, 3) letting the body's natural processes function for 0.48 hours to respond to the exposure, 4) making a second measurement of the exposed areas of the patient's body; and 5) comparing the measurements. Repeating the process until the desired reductions in patient's size is achieved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Multiple LEDs of 532 and 635 nm emit light waves which can be described by frequency, wavelength, or energy. These are encapsulated into a device which is either placed upon or attached to the user's body.

[0007] In the method's simplest form, a user's body is measured initially, light therapy is applied to the user, and the measurement is repeated shortly after laser treatment to determine whether the measurement is reduced.

[0008] Measurements are made using objective, non-invasive modes to determine the user's external dimensions with tape measures, being the preferred method. Using external dimension as the measurement mode in a first example, an initial measurement is made of the circumference of one or more areas of a user's body. For example, a tape measure is used to measure the circumference of the user's torso at the navel. Light energy of a wavelength less than about 1065 nm is applied to the user at and around the navel. Sufficient light energy is applied to the user to cause the torso measurement to be reduced, typically about 6.6 J/cm.

[0009] A delay of 48 hours is executed to enable the body's natural processes to clear the system of released fatty acids, triglycerides, glycol, and other substances and a second measurement is taken. This enables the user to establish a sense of self confidence and certitude of the invention's function.

[0010] The process is repeated until the measurement is less than the initial measurement or the user's desired level of circumference reduction is achieved.

[0011] The dosage of light energy required to achieve slimming will vary depending on the thickness of the user's skin, thickness of fatty tissue, and other biological factors peculiar to each user.