Device for extending living tissue
US5723009A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for extending skin tissue involving an apparatus that it surgically implanted within the human body, and in particular, beneath the scalp area to extend hair producing tissue for reducing baldness. The apparatus is implantable through a temporary opening, and extends the living tissue over a period of time, wherein the apparatus is later removed.
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