| abstract |
Disclosed are a method and apparatus for tissue attachment and strengthening, and a method and apparatus for tissue strengthening. In one embodiment, the device includes an energy applicator and a biopolymer applicator, wherein the energy applicator is configured to apply energy, thereby generating heat in the target tissue to evaporate moisture and dry the tissue. And at least one of collagen and elastin is denatured and the portions are attached together, and the biopolymer applicator is configured to receive the generated heat, thereby changing the biopolymer material from a solid state to a molten state, and The dry tissue is filled with biopolymer, and the portion of the target tissue is strengthened and hermetically sealed. In another embodiment, the method applies energy to the tissue surface with an energy applicator and applies biopolymer material into the tissue surface with a biopolymer applicator disposed in a receptacle coupled to the energy applicator. And including. Other embodiments are also disclosed. [Selection] Figure 16 |