# Device for Treating Soft Tissue on Face or Chin with RF and Electricity

> This patent describes a device that attaches to a patient's face or chin to treat soft tissue by heating it with radiofrequency energy and causing muscles to contract with electric current.

- **Patent:** US 12734353
- **Original title:** Systems and methods for treatment of a patient including RF and electrical energy
- **Granted:** 2026
- **Status:** Active
- **Times cited:** 0
- **Field:** medical_devices, consumer_electronics, healthcare, software, telecommunications

## What it does

This device is designed for soft tissue treatment, specifically on a patient's face or chin. It includes an applicator with at least one electrode, which is held in place by a fastening mechanism. A control unit, containing a microprocessor, manages the electrode's functions. The electrode delivers two types of energy: radiofrequency (RF) energy, which causes the soft tissue to heat up, and an electric current, which makes muscles contract. For example, a user could fasten the device to their chin, and the device would then warm the skin and gently stimulate the underlying muscles.

## What it does NOT cover

- Does not cover devices that only use radiofrequency energy without also applying electric current for muscle contraction.
- Does not cover devices that only use electric current for muscle contraction without also applying radiofrequency energy for heating.
- Does not cover treatments for body parts other than the face or chin, as explicitly stated in the abstract.
- Does not cover treatments that do not involve both heating soft tissue and causing muscle contraction.
- Does not cover devices that are not fixed to the body part using a fastening mechanism.

## The clever bit

The cleverness lies in integrating both radiofrequency energy for tissue heating and electric current for muscle contraction within a single applicator, controlled by a microprocessor, specifically for targeted soft tissue treatment on the face or chin. This dual-action approach aims to provide a more complete aesthetic benefit in one treatment session.

## Real-world examples

1. Devices for non-invasive facial rejuvenation
2. Professional aesthetic treatment machines
3. At-home facial toning devices

## Why it matters

This patent matters because it combines two distinct and popular aesthetic treatment modalities—radiofrequency heating for tissue tightening and electrical muscle stimulation for toning—into a single integrated device. This combined approach could offer a more comprehensive and efficient treatment for facial aesthetics. It targets a significant market for non-invasive cosmetic improvements, aiming to address both skin and muscle concerns simultaneously.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Device for Treating Soft Tissue on Face or Chin with RF and Electricity cover?

This patent describes a device that attaches to a patient's face or chin to treat soft tissue by heating it with radiofrequency energy and causing muscles to contract with electric current.

### When does this patent expire?

This patent is expected to expire on September 15, 2046, when the invention enters the public domain.

### What problem does this patent solve?

This patent matters because it combines two distinct and popular aesthetic treatment modalities—radiofrequency heating for tissue tightening and electrical muscle stimulation for toning—into a single integrated device. This combined approach could offer a more comprehensive and efficient treatment for facial aesthetics. It targets a significant market for non-invasive cosmetic improvements, aiming to address both skin and muscle concerns simultaneously.

### What does this patent NOT cover?

Does not cover devices that only use radiofrequency energy without also applying electric current for muscle contraction.

**Full plain-English explainer:** https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12734353/systems-and-methods-for-treatment-of-a-patient-including-rf-and-electrical

**Original patent:** https://patents.google.com/patent/US12734353

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