Devices and methods for cosmetic skin resurfacing
US11166743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are apparatuses, kits, and methods for treating skin, such as skin tightening, e.g., reducing skin laxity, for treating conditions that would benefit from tissue area or volume reduction, skin restoration, skin tightening, skin lifting, and/or skin repositioning, and/or for generally improving skin function or appearance. Such apparatuses, kits, and methods include one or more hollow needles each having at least one prong and a mechanism for removing skin tissue portion(s) from the hollow needle(s).
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