Hair implantation method and device
US4751927A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for the implantation of artificial hair in human skin. The apparatus comprises a metallic hair implanting needle having an engaging part for engaging a hair root part of a strand of artificial hair at the tip end of the needle, and an external cylinder housing the hair implanting needle. A high frequency electric current generating device is provided in electric circuitry connection with the hair implanting needle, and a switch is provided for selectively supplying high frequency current from the generating device to the needle momentarily when the tip of the needle carrying the hair root part of artificial hair is inserted into the skin.
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