Microdermabrasion device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ALTAIR INSTR
- Publication Date
- 2011-11-22
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
[0001] This application is a National Stage Application filed under 35 USC §371 claiming benefit of PCT / US00 / 42049 filed Nov. 9, 2000, which was designated as a CIP of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 440,020 filed Nov. 12, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,241,739 issued Jun. 5, 2001.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention provides a treatment tool and tissue collection system for remove of outer layers of skin to provide a revitalized, fresh skin surface. This objective is to remove dead and old skin cells without damaging the remaining skin surface and without the use of powdered abrasive materials because these materials may result in undesirable side effects.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
[0003] Dermabrasion, also referred to as microdermabrasion, is a process for removal of dead cells from the outermost layer of the skin, referred to as the epidermis, clean out blocked pores, and enhance skin tone. Additionally, the margins of acne scars and other traumatic scars can be erased and agin...