Vaginal remodeling device and methods

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.

VAGINAL REMODELING DEVICE AND METHODS

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. 1. 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 comprising: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 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; andindicating if the treatment energy-delivery element is in contact with the tissue.2. The method of wherein the step of comparing the temperature of the one or more sites on the treatment tip to a threshold function comprises comparing to a threshold function having a ramping temperature threshold from about 30 to about 180 seconds since the energy-delivery element of the treatment tip was last activated.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treatment threshold ramps from about 18 degrees Celsius to just under body temperature between a finite time range since the ...

VAGINAL REMODELING DEVICE AND METHODS

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 treatment tip that comprises both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. As the treatment tip contacts the epithelial mucosa, the tip cools the mucosa by contact, and delivers energy through the epithelium to the underlying tissue, thereby creating a reverse thermal gradient. The effect of the applied heat is to remodel genital tissue by tightening it. Such remodeling may include a tighter vagina and a tighter introitus. The tightening may be a consequence of thermal denaturation of collagen as well as a longer term healing response in the tissue that includes an increased deposition of collagen. 117-. (canceled)18. An apparatus for remodeling a therapeutic zone within a target tissue , the target tissue comprising tissue underlying a mucosal epithelium of female genital tissue , the apparatus comprising:a treatment tip comprising:an elongate shaft comprising a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end having a distal portion, and a narrow portion extending between the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the narrow portion narrows inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the elongate shaft on a side of the elongate shaft; andan energy delivery element on the elongate shaft and proximal to the distal end of the elongate shaft, the energy delivery element being disposed only along the same side of the elongate shaft as the narrow portion,wherein the energy delivery element projects forward from the narrow portion on only a single side of the elongate shaft.19. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the energy delivery element comprises an RF electrode.20. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the RF electrode is curvilinear such that it curves radially with respect to the ...

Vaginal remodeling device

apparatus and system for reshaping a therapeutic zone in the tissue underlying a female genital mucosal epithelium, and methods for determining whether an energy distribution element from a treatment tip to an rf energy device is in proper communication with a tissue to be treated and to reshape a therapeutic zone in a target tissue underlying a mucosal epithelium of female genital tissue.

aparelho e sistema para remodelar uma zona terapêutica no tecido subjacente a um epitélio mucosal de tecido genital feminino, e, métodos para determinar se um elemento de distribuição de energia de uma ponta de tratamento para um dispositivo de energia rf está em comunicação adequada com um tecido a ser tratado e para remodelar uma zona terapêutica em um tecido alvo subjacente a um epitélio mucosal de tecido genital feminino. esta invenção diz respeito a aparelho e métodos para apertar o tecido da genitária femiina, aquecendo o tecido conectivo alvo com energia radiante, ao mesmo tempo resfriando a superfície epitelial da mucosa sobre o tecido alvo para protegê-lo do calor. modalidades incluem um manípulo e ponta de tratamento que têm tanto um elemento de distribuição de energia quanto um mecanismo de resfriamento. o manípulo pode ser uma manípulo para uso em qualquer mão que permite o controle mesmo durante rotação e manobra do tratamento em torno da abertura genital. o aparelho ou sistema pode também incluir um controlador integrado, que pode confirmar o contato do tecido sem aplicar energia rf, com base somente na temperatura do aplicador e no tempo desde a última aplicação de energia pelo aplicador. apparatus and system for reshaping a therapeutic zone in the tissue underlying a female genital mucosal epithelium, and methods for determining whether an energy distribution element from a treatment tip to an rf energy device is in proper communication with a tissue to be treated and to reshape a therapeutic zone in a target tissue underlying a mucosal epithelium of female genital tissue. This invention relates to apparatus and methods for tightening female genital tissue by heating the target connective tissue with radiant energy while cooling the epithelial surface of the mucosa over the target tissue to protect it from heat. embodiments include a handle and treatment tip having both a power distribution element and a cooling mechanism. The handle can be a handle ...

Vaginal remodeling device and methods

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.

Vaginal remodeling device and methods

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.

Vaginal remodeling device and methods

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.

Vaginal remodeling device and methods

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 treatment tip that comprises both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. As the treatment tip contacts the epithelial mucosa, the tip cools the mucosa by contact, and delivers energy through the epithelium to the underlying tissue, thereby creating a reverse thermal gradient. The effect of the applied heat is to remodel genital tissue by tightening it. Such remodeling may include a tighter vagina and a tighter introitus. The tightening may be a consequence of thermal denaturation of collagen as well as a longer term healing response in the tissue that includes an increased deposition of collagen.