Methods, devices and systems for inducing collagen regeneration
US11172978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microneedling system may reciprocate a plurality of microneedles disposed on a handpiece into the skin of a patient. The microneedles and/or electrode plates may deliver RF energy to the patient for inducing collagen coagulation and regeneration. An interrogative modality such as ultrasound may combined into the microneedling handpiece or used as a separate instrument to interrogate the skin and identify or measure the thicknesses of constituent layers. The data obtained from the interrogative modality may be displayed and can be used to automatically adjust operating parameters of the microneedling device, including the penetration depth of the needles, the pulse duration, and/or the power level of the RF energy to optimize the treatment for the specific patient and/or condition being treated. The microneedling system may recall the skin measurements for distinct sectors of the skin which are expected to have different properties.
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