EP Patent

EP1758590A1 — Use of a detergent for the non-surgical removal of fat

Assigned to University of California · Expires 2007-03-07 · 19y expired

What this patent protects

Compositions and methods useful in the non-surgical removal of localized fat deposits in patients in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-­inflammatory agents, analg…

USPTO Abstract

Compositions and methods useful in the non-surgical removal of localized fat deposits in patients in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-­inflammatory agents, analgesics, dispersion agents and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients but do not contain phosphotidylcholine. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions are useful for treating localized accumulations of fat including lower eyelid fat herniation, lipodystrophy and fat deposits associated with cellulite and do not require surgical procedures such as liposuction.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP1758590A1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
2007-03-07
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
University of California
Source
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