Development of an Omnidirectional-Capable Electromagnetic Shock Wave Generator for Lipolysis
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Traditional methods for adipose tissue removal have progressed from invasive methods such as liposuction to more modern methods of noninvasive lipolysis.
This research entails the development and evaluation of an omnidirectional-capable flat-coil electromagnetic shock wave generator (EMSWG) for lipolysis.
The developed EMSWG has the advantage of omnidirectional-capable operation.
This capability increases the eventual clinical usability by adding three designed supports to the aluminum disk of the EMSWG to allow omnidirectional operation.
The focal pressures of the developed EMSWG for different operating voltages were measured, and its corresponding energy intensities were calculated.
The developed EMSWG was mounted in a downward orientation for lipolysis and evaluated as proof of concept.
In vitro tests on porcine fatty tissues have been carried out.
It is found that at a 6 kV operating voltage with 1500 shock wave exposures, a 2 cm thick subcutaneous hypodermis of porcine fatty tissue can be ruptured, resulting in a damaged area of 1.39 mm2.
At a 6.5 kV operating voltage with 2000 shock wave exposures, the damaged area is increased to about 5.20 mm2, which can be enlarged by changing the focal point location, resulting in significant lipolysis for use in clinical applications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chang, Ming Hau& Lin, San Yih. 2017. Development of an Omnidirectional-Capable Electromagnetic Shock Wave Generator for Lipolysis. Journal of Healthcare Engineering،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181345
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chang, Ming Hau& Lin, San Yih. Development of an Omnidirectional-Capable Electromagnetic Shock Wave Generator for Lipolysis. Journal of Healthcare Engineering No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181345
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chang, Ming Hau& Lin, San Yih. Development of an Omnidirectional-Capable Electromagnetic Shock Wave Generator for Lipolysis. Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181345
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1181345