A percutaneous cellulite removal needle of the present invention can be used
to
make the appearance of cellulite less obvious by cutting the fibrous bridges that
connect the skin to muscle/fascia or fibrous septae in the subcutaneous fat in
a minimally invasive manner. The percutaneous cellulite removal needle of the present
invention preferably includes a body having an internal chamber that ends at a
laterally disposed aperture. A cutting mechanism is substantially positioned within
the internal chamber in a retracted position and at least partially protrudes through
the laterally disposed aperture in a cutting position. A situating mechanism transitions
the cutting mechanism between the retracted position and the cutting position.
The present invention also includes a method in which the percutaneous cellulite
removal needle is inserted through the skin with the cutting mechanism in the retracted
position. The cutting mechanism is then extruded so that the cutting mechanism
is in the cutting position. Next the cutting mechanism is actuated, for example
by rotating, to cut at least one the fibrous bridge or septae. These steps may
be repeated to cut other fibrous bridges or septae reachable by the cutting mechanism.
The cutting mechanism is then retracted and the percutaneous cellulite removal
needle is removed.
