SKIN TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

SKIN TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems for producing a cosmetic effect in skin tissue of a patient are provided. The systems comprise a treatment module and an actuation assembly. The treatment module comprises at least one coring element configured to remove a portion of skin tissue when the coring element is inserted into and w...

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Hauptverfasser: Alaimo, Cathleen O, Gemmell, Stephen, Flaherty, J. Christopher, Cronholm, Karen
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:Systems for producing a cosmetic effect in skin tissue of a patient are provided. The systems comprise a treatment module and an actuation assembly. The treatment module comprises at least one coring element configured to remove a portion of skin tissue when the coring element is inserted into and withdrawn from the skin tissue. The actuation assembly is operably attached to the treatment module and is configured to translate and/or actuate the treatment module in one or more directions relative to a surface of the skin tissue. The system is configured to perform a microcoring procedure that provides a cosmetic effect to the patient. Methods of performing a microcoring procedure are also provided.