Microdermabrasion device

a microdermabrasion and micro-fiber technology, applied in the field of micro-dermabrasion devices, can solve the problems of large amount of aluminum oxide and cells, particle lodgement in the skin, and left behind

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-11-22
ALTAIR INSTR
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[0013]The device for microdermabrasion comprises a hollow tube with and abrasive material permanent attached to a skin contacting end. The abrasive coated tip is moved over the skin surface while a vacuum is

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A potential disadvantage of all of these techniques is that particles can be lodged in the skin and a substantial amount of aluminum oxide and cells, which have to be properly disposed of, may be left behind on or in the skin.
While no toxic effects have been shown from aluminum oxide left on or in the

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[0033]The invention provides the capability to perform microdermabrasion without the potential health risks or hazards of using a flowing, powdered metallic substance such as aluminum oxide. This is generally accomplished by the use of a tube having a treatment tip with an abrasive material permanently attached thereto. The term “tube” or “tubular” used herein refers to an elongated hollow structure of any cross section, which includes, but is not limited to, a round, oval, square or rectangle cross section. The abrasive coated end piece, which may also have various different shaped cross sections, may be secured to the treatment tip or be removable and interchangeable. The abrasive tip is rubbed over the skin surface being treated. The tube and related instrumentation also provides a vacuum collection and an optional filter system for collection of the skin cells removed by the procedure, the skin cells being aspirated through a hole or holes in the central portion of the abrasive ...

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A treatment tool and tissue collection system, for removal of outer layers of skin to provide a revitalized, fresh skin surface, and a method of using same, comprising a abrasive tipped tool mounted on the end or within the end of a hollow tube, said tube being connected to a source of vacuum. The vacuum aids in maintaining intimate contact between the abrasive tip and the skin during the treatment process and transports the removed tissue to a collection container. The abrasive surface within the tube is a motor driven abrasive pad. Contact between the pad and the abrasive disk is brought about or increased by application of a vacuum through the tube to the skin surface.

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[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...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B17/50A61B17/00A61B17/32A61B17/54A61H9/00A61K8/00A61K8/26A61K33/08A61K33/44A61P17/00A61P17/02A61P17/12A61Q19/10
CPCA61B17/54A61B17/545A61B2017/00761A61B2017/320004A61H9/005A61P17/00A61P17/02A61P17/12A61B17/00
Inventor WALDRON, STEPHEN H.
Owner ALTAIR INSTR
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