Inventors:
Milton S. Jackson - Louisville KY, US
International Classification:
A61B 1/00, A61K 31/05, A61K 33/30, A61P 3/04, A61P 9/00, A61P 3/06, A61P 3/10, A61P 19/00, A61P 25/28
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are described for diet and weight loss control by altering the senses of smell and taste. Olfactory nerves are ablated in a localized area at the top of the nasal cavity, resulting in a loss of smell, which also decreases the sense of taste and results in a reduced appetite, enabling a patient to eat less and lose weight. After several months the nerves begin to regenerate, and the sense of smell and taste return, although a repeat ablation can be performed if necessary, such as if new dietary habits have not yet been firmly established.