Skin care device and its management method

Abstract

This disclosure may include a main unit, a handpiece, and a processor that determines the skin contact state and the pressure state of the skin management tip based on the amount of pressure and skin contact of the skin management tip sensed through the handpiece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a skin management device and a management method thereof.

Background Art

[0002] A conventional skin management device generates heat by outputting energy to skin tissue that is the target of energy irradiation, causing denaturation and contraction of collagen fibers, thereby generating an effect of collagen regeneration and wrinkle improvement.

[0003] When such a conventional skin management device irradiates energy while only a part of the electrodes contacts the skin out of the entire electrodes, a large amount of energy is transmitted to a narrow area, so there is a risk of burns.

[0004] In addition, a conventional skin management device cannot accurately determine the contact and pressing state of the skin, and there is a limit in transmitting optimal energy to the skin, and there is a limit in preventing the occurrence of burns.

[0005] Therefore, in recent years, research on improved devices that can accurately determine the contact and pressing state of the skin and transmit optimal energy to the skin while preventing the occurrence of burns has been continuously carried out.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide that it is possible to accurately determine the contact and pressing state of the skin, transmit optimal energy to the skin, and prevent the occurrence of burns.

[0007] The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] A skin management device relating to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the technical challenges described above may include a main body, a handpiece, and a processor that determines the contact state of the skin and the pressure state of the skin management tip based on the amount of contact and pressure sensed through the handpiece.

[0009] Furthermore, the handpiece comprises a housing, a skin control tip coupled to the housing, and a first sensor provided on the skin control tip for sensing the amount of skin contact. Sensor assembly Furthermore, a second is provided on the housing or the skin management tip to sense the amount of pressure applied to the skin management tip. Sensor assembly It can include this.

[0010] Furthermore, the processor may be provided in at least one of the handpiece and the main body, and may determine the skin contact state and the pressure state of the skin management tip based on the sensed contact amount and pressure amount.

[0011] Also, Sensor assembly is a temperature sensor including It is possible.

[0012] Furthermore, the second Sensor assembly This includes at least one of a pressure sensor and a photo interrupter sensor. including It is possible.

[0013] Furthermore, the determined skin contact state and the determined pressure state of the skin management chip are indicated. notification device It can further include:

[0014] Furthermore, the above notification device This feature may be provided on at least one of the handpiece and the main body.

[0015] Furthermore, the processor extracts at least one of the RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity that have already been set in conjunction with the sensed contact amount and pressing amount, based on the sensed contact amount and pressing amount, and the handpiece irradiates at least one of the RF energy and ultrasonic energy based on at least one of the extracted RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity. irradiator It can further include:

[0016] Furthermore, a skin management method performed by a skin management device relating to other aspects of the present disclosure may include the steps of: sensing the amount of pressure applied by a skin management tip and the amount of contact with the skin via a handpiece of the skin management device; receiving the sensed amount of pressure applied by the skin management tip and the amount of contact with the skin via the handpiece; and determining the skin contact state and the pressure applied by the skin management tip based on the sensed contact amount and pressure via a processor of the skin management device.

[0017] Furthermore, the sensing step is performed by the first skin management tip of the handpiece. Sensor assembly The amount of skin contact is sensed via the housing of the handpiece or the skin control tip, and a second Sensor assembly The device can be characterized by sensing the amount of pressure applied by the skin control tip via this method.

[0018] Furthermore, the determination step may be characterized by further determining the skin contact state and the skin management tip's pressure state based on the sensed contact amount and pressure amount, via a processor provided in at least one of the handpiece and the main body of the skin management device.

[0019] Furthermore, the sensing step may be characterized by sensing the amount of skin contact via the temperature sensor of the handpiece.

[0020] Furthermore, the sensing stage can be characterized by sensing the pressing amount of the skin management chip by at least one of the pressure sensor and the photo interrupter sensor of the handpiece.

[0021] Also, through the notification device of the skin management device, a step of informing the determined skin contact state and the determined pressing state of the skin management chip can be further included.

[0022] Furthermore, based on the sensed contact amount and pressing amount through the processor, at least one of the intensity of RF energy and the intensity of ultrasonic energy that has been set in relation to the sensed contact amount and pressing amount is extracted, and based on at least one of the intensity of the extracted RF energy and the intensity of ultrasonic energy through the processor, at least one of RF energy and ultrasonic energy is irradiated so that the energy of the handpiece irradiator A step of controlling can be further included.

[0023] In addition, a computer program stored in a computer-readable recording medium can be further provided to perform a skin management method in combination with a computer as hardware.

[0024] In addition, a computer-readable recording medium for recording a computer program for executing a method for implementing the present disclosure can be further provided.

Advantages of the Invention

[0025] According to the solution means of the above-mentioned problems of the present disclosure, it is possible to accurately judge the contact and pressing states of the skin, transmit optimal energy to the skin, and prevent the occurrence of burn accidents.

[0026] The effects of this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and any other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by an ordinary engineer from the description below. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0027] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of a skin care device related to this disclosure. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the handpiece of the skin management device related to this disclosure. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the handpiece of the skin management device related to this disclosure. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a first sensor assembly provided on the skin management chip shown in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Figure 2 shows an example of a second sensor assembly provided on a skin management chip. [Figure 6] This is a block diagram showing the handpiece of the skin management device related to this disclosure. [Figure 7] This is a block diagram showing the main body of the skin care device related to this disclosure. [Figure 8] This flowchart illustrates, as an example, the operation method of the skin care device related to this disclosure. [Figure 9] This flowchart illustrates, as an example, the operation method of the skin care device related to this disclosure. [Figure 10] This flowchart illustrates, as an example, the operation method of the skin care device related to this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0028] Reference numerals identical throughout this disclosure indicate the same component. This disclosure does not describe all elements of each embodiment, and general content in the art to which this disclosure belongs or content that is redundant in the embodiments is omitted. The terms “parts, modules, components, blocks” as used in this specification may be embodied in software or hardware, and in embodiments, multiple “parts, modules, components, blocks” may be embodied as a single component, or one “part, module, component, block” may include multiple components.

[0029] When a part of the specification is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only direct connections but also indirect connections, and indirect connections include connections via wireless communication networks.

[0030] Furthermore, when a part is described as "containing" a certain component, unless otherwise specified, this means that it can include other components rather than excluding them.

[0031] Throughout the specification, when a member is described as being "on top of" another member, this includes not only cases where the member is in contact with another member, but also cases where another member exists between the two members.

[0032] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components to those defined by the aforementioned terms.

[0033] Unless otherwise clearly stated in the context, singular expressions include plural forms.

[0034] In each stage, the identification codes are used for explanatory purposes only and do not indicate the order of the stages. Unless the context explicitly states a specific order, the stages may be performed in a different order than that specified.

[0035] The operating principle and embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0036] In this specification, the disclosure relating to this disclosure controller This includes a variety of devices that can perform calculations and provide results to the user. For example, the information relating to this disclosure controller This includes, or may take any one form of, computers, server equipment, and portable terminals.

[0037] Here, a computer can include, for example, a laptop computer, desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet PC, or slate PC, all equipped with a web browser.

[0038] A server device is a server that communicates with external devices to process information, and may include application servers, computing servers, database servers, file servers, mail servers, proxy servers, and web servers.

[0039] A portable terminal is, for example, a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility, and may include all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminals, and smartphones, as well as wearable devices such as watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted devices (HMDs).

[0040] The skin management device and management method relating to this disclosure may include sensing the amount of pressure applied to a skin management chip and the amount of contact with the skin, receiving the sensed amount of pressure applied to the skin management chip and the amount of contact with the skin, and determining the skin contact state and the pressure applied to the skin management chip based on the sensed amount of contact and pressure.

[0041] The skin management device and management method described herein can accurately determine the skin contact and pressure state and deliver the optimal energy to the skin, thereby preventing burn accidents.

[0042] The following section provides a detailed explanation of skin care devices and their management methods.

[0043] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a skin care device related to this disclosure.

[0044] Figures 2 and 3 show an example of the configuration of the handpiece of the skin management device according to this disclosure. Figure 4 shows the first skin management tip provided in Figure 1. Sensor assembly This diagram illustrates one example.

[0045] Figure 5 shows the second skin management chip provided in Figure 2. Sensor assembly This figure illustrates one example. Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the handpiece of the skin management device according to this disclosure.

[0046] Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the main body of the skin management device related to this disclosure.

[0047] Referring to Figures 1 to 7, the handpiece 100 consists of a housing 101, a skin care tip 102, and a first Sensor assembly 110, 2 Sensor assembly 120, No. 1 controller It can contain 130.

[0048] The skin management tip 102 is provided to be coupled with the housing 101, and the first Sensor assembly 110 is provided on the skin management chip 102 and can sense the amount of skin S in contact with it. Sensor assembly 110 is at least one of a temperature sensor, a capacitance sensor, and a contact sensor for sensing the amount of contact with skin S, and is preferably a temperature sensor. However, it is not limited to the first Sensor assembly 110 can be any component for sensing the state or amount of skin contact.

[0049] Here, as shown in Figure 3, the first Sensor assembly 110 can be provided at least one at the corner or end of the skin management tip 102. injector When 103 is ready for energy irradiation, it can spray a cooling gas above a specific temperature to pre-lower the temperature of the skin control tip 102 before energy irradiation. That is, injector When 103 sprays cooling gas, the internal temperature of the skin management tip 102 and the first Sensor assemblyIt is possible to instantly lower the temperature to 110. At this time, injector The 103 can also optionally inject cooling gas depending on the temperature conditions.

[0050] 2nd Sensor assembly 120 is provided in the housing 101 or the skin management tip 102 and can sense the amount of pressure applied to the skin management tip 102. Here, the second Sensor assembly 120 is at least one of a pressure sensor, a photo interrupter sensor, or a switch for sensing the amount of pressure applied to the skin management tip 102, and is preferably a pressure sensor. However, it is not limited to the second Sensor assembly 120 can be any component capable of sensing the presence or amount of pressure on the skin. In this case, the photointerrupter sensor may be a sensor that combines a light-emitting diode and a phototransistor.

[0051] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the second Sensor assembly 120 may also include a moving bar 121, an infrared sensor 122, and an elastic member 123. Sensor assembly When the skin management chip 102 comes into contact with the skin S and pressure is applied, the moving bar 121 retracts, and when the moving bar 121 obstructs the center of the infrared sensor 122, it can be recognized that the skin management chip 102 is in a pressed state. Furthermore, the second Sensor assembly When the pressure on the skin management tip 102 pressing against the skin S is released, the elastic member 123 causes the skin management tip 102 to move forward, and the moving bar 121 that is obstructing the infrared sensor 122 moves forward, allowing the infrared sensor 122 to recognize the advanced state of the skin management tip.

[0052] Not limited to this, the second Sensor assembly 120 may be an optical sensor, force sensor, or all components for sensing the amount of pressure applied to the skin management tip 102. Sensor assembly Since 120 is located on one side inside the housing 101, the manufacturing cost of the skin care tip 102 can be reduced.

[0053] 1 controller The 130 is located inside the housing 101 and can determine the contact state of the skin S and the pressing state of the skin management tip 102 based on the sensed contact amount and pressing amount. controller 130 is, injector After the injection of 103 cooling gases, the first Sensor assembly The temperature change obtained by 110 can be analyzed, and the contact state of the skin S can be determined from the analysis results. At this time, the first controller 130 is the first when the temperature change is small. Sensor assembly If it can be determined that 110 is not in contact with skin S, and the temperature change is large, then Sensor assembly It can be determined that 110 is in contact with skin S.

[0054] Here, the first controller 130 can be manufactured as a printed circuit board. In this case, the first controller 130 can be implemented as a first memory 131 that stores data for an algorithm or a program that reproduces the algorithm for controlling the operation of the components within the device, and at least one first processor 132 that performs the aforementioned operation using the data stored in the first memory 131. Here, the first memory 131 and the first processor 132 can each be implemented on separate chips. Alternatively, the first memory 131 and the first processor 132 can also be implemented on a single chip.

[0055] The first memory 131 contains data that supports the various functions of this device, controller In addition to storing programs for operation, it can also store input and output data, numerous application programs (or applications) driven by this device, data for the device's operation, and instruction words. At least some of these application programs can be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication.

[0056] Such a first memory 131 may include at least one type of storage medium from among flash memory type, hard disk type, SSD type (Solid State Disk type), SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), multimedia card micro type, card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory), PROM (programmable read-only memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. Furthermore, the first memory 131 can also be a database that is separate from the device but connected via wired or wireless connection.

[0057] The first memory 131 can store data related to the contact and pressure state of the skin S. The first processor 132 can control operations related to the contact and pressure state of the skin S. At this time, the first processor 132 can determine the contact state of the skin S and the pressure state of the skin management chip 102 based on the sensed contact amount and pressure amount. Here, the first processor 132 has four first Sensor assembly Based on 110, the energy of the film-like F-PCB electrode provided on the skin management tip 102 irradiator It can be determined whether 150 is in normal contact with the skin S and whether the skin control tip 102 is being pressed correctly. At this time, the first processor 132 can determine whether or not pressure is applied in such a way as to minimize the effect of the gel applied to the skin S.

[0058] The handpiece 100 relating to this disclosure is the first notification device 140, Energy irradiator It can contain 150.

[0059] 1 notification device 140 can indicate the determined contact state of the skin S and the determined pressure state of the skin management tip 102. At this time, 1st notification device 140 can visually and audibly indicate the contact state of the skin S and the pressure state of the skin management tip 102. For example, the first notification device When the skin S is in normal contact and the skin control chip 102 is being pressed normally, at least one of the display device, light-emitting device, and speaker can indicate that the contact and pressing conditions are normal.

[0060] Energy irradiator 150 can irradiate at least one of the RF energy and ultrasonic energy at an intensity corresponding to the level of the sensed contact amount and the level of the pressure amount, which corresponds to at least one of the corresponding RF energy and ultrasonic energy intensity. irradiator 150 is provided on the skin management tip 102 and may include a film-like F-PCB electrode for irradiating RF energy or other forms of electrodes for irradiating ultrasonic energy.

[0061] As shown in Figure 7, the main body 200 is second controller 210 and 2 notification device It can include 220.

[0062] 2nd controller 210 may include a second memory 211 and a second processor 212.

[0063] The second memory 211 can store data related to the contact and pressure state of the skin S. The second processor 212 can control operations related to the contact and pressure state of the skin S.

[0064] At this time, the second processor 212 can determine the contact state of the skin S and the pressing state of the skin management tip 102 based on the amount of pressure applied by the skin management tip 102 and the amount of contact with the skin S, which are sensed via the handpiece 100.

[0065] Here, the second processor 212 provides energy including a film-like F-PCB electrode provided on the skin management chip 102. irradiator It can be determined whether 150 is in normal contact with the skin S and whether the skin control tip 102 is being pressed correctly. At this time, the second processor 212 can determine whether or not pressure is applied in such a way as to minimize the effect of the gel applied to the skin S.

[0066] 2nd notification device 220 can indicate the determined contact state of the skin S and the determined pressure state of the skin management tip 102. At this time, the second notification device The 220 can visually and audibly indicate the contact state of the skin S and the pressure state of the skin management tip 102. For example, the second notification device When the skin S is in normal contact and the skin management chip 102 is being pressed normally, the display device, light-emitting device, and speaker can indicate that the contact and pressing conditions are normal.

[0067] Figures 8 to 10 are flowcharts illustrating, as an example, the operation method of the skin care device according to this disclosure.

[0068] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, the operation method of the skin management device 1000 may include a first sensing stage (S510), a first receiving stage (S520), a second sensing stage (S530), a second receiving stage (S540), and a judgment stage (S550).

[0069] As shown in Figure 8, the first processor 132 controls the first handpiece 100 Sensor assembly The first Sensor assembly It can control 110 (S510).

[0070] The first processor 132 is the first Sensor assembly The amount of skin contact S sensed from 110 can be received (S520). The first processor 132 is second Sensor assembly The second to sense the amount of pressure applied to the skin control tip 102 via 120 Sensor assembly It can control 120 (S530).

[0071] The first processor 132 is the second Sensor assembly The amount of pressure applied by the skin management chip 102, as detected by 120, can be received (S540).

[0072] The first processor 132 is the first Sensor assembly 110 and 2 Sensor assembly Based on the amount of contact and pressure sensed via 120, the contact state of the skin S and the pressure state of the skin management tip 102 can be determined (S550). Here, the first processor 132 can determine whether it is making normal contact with the skin S and pressing the skin management tip 102 normally. At this time, the first processor 132 can determine whether or not pressure is applied in a way that minimizes the effect of the gel applied to the skin S.

[0073] As shown in Figure 9, the second processor 212 is the first Sensor assembly The first Sensor assembly 110 can be controlled (S510). The second processor 212 controls the first Sensor assembly The amount of skin contact S detected from 110 can be received (S520).

[0074] At the same time, the second processor 212, Sensor assembly The second to sense the amount of pressure applied to the skin control tip 102 via 120 Sensor assembly 120 can be controlled (S530). The second processor 212 is the second Sensor assembly The amount of pressure applied by the skin management chip 102, as detected by 120, can be received (S540).

[0075] The second processor 212 can determine the contact state of the skin S and the pressing state of the skin management chip 102 based on the sensed contact amount and pressing amount (S550). Here, the second processor 212 can determine whether there is normal contact with the skin S and whether the skin management chip 102 is being pressed normally. At this time, the second processor 212 can determine whether or not pressure is applied in a way that minimizes the effect of the gel applied to the skin S.

[0076] Referring to Figure 10, the operation method of the skin management device 1000 according to this disclosure may further include a notification stage (S560) and an irradiation stage (S570).

[0077] As an example, the first processor 132 informs the first skin management chip 102 of the determined contact state of the skin S and the determined pressing state of the skin management chip 102. notification device It can control 140 (S560).

[0078] The first processor 132 is the first Sensor assembly 110 and 2 Sensor assembly Based on the contact and pressure values ​​sensed via 120, at least one of the previously set RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity values ​​can be extracted in conjunction with the sensed contact and pressure values.

[0079] The first processor 132 irradiates at least one of the extracted RF energy and ultrasonic energy based on at least one of the extracted RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity. irradiator 150 can be controlled (S570). At this time, the first processor 132 can extract at least one of the intensity of the RF energy and the intensity of the ultrasonic energy corresponding to the level of contact and the level of pressing, and energy irradiator Device 150 can irradiate at least one of the RF energy and ultrasonic energy at at least one of the intensity of the corresponding RF energy and the corresponding ultrasonic energy.

[0080] As another example, the second processor 212 informs the second skin management chip 102 of the determined contact state of the skin S and the determined pressing state of the skin management chip 102. notification device It can control 220 (S560).

[0081] The second processor 212 is the first Sensor assembly 110 and 2 Sensor assembly Based on the contact and pressure values ​​sensed via 120, at least one of the previously set RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity values ​​can be extracted in conjunction with the sensed contact and pressure values.

[0082] The second processor 212 irradiates at least one of the RF energy and ultrasonic energy based on at least one of the extracted RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity. irradiator 150 can be controlled (S570). At this time, the second processor 212 can extract at least one of the intensity of the RF energy and the intensity of the ultrasonic energy corresponding to the level of contact and the level of pressing, and energy irradiator Device 150 can irradiate at least one of the RF energy and ultrasonic energy at at least one of the intensity of the corresponding RF energy and the corresponding ultrasonic energy.

[0083] Therefore, the skin management device and management method relating to this disclosure can accurately determine the skin contact and pressure state and transmit the optimal energy to the skin, thereby preventing burn accidents.

[0084] At least one component can be added or removed in accordance with the performance of the components shown in Figures 1 to 7. Furthermore, it is readily apparent to a person with ordinary skill in the art that the relative positions of the components can be changed in accordance with the performance or structure of the system.

[0085] Figures 8 to 10 depict a process in which multiple steps are performed sequentially. However, this is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of this embodiment. Anyone with ordinary skill in the technical field to which this embodiment belongs can modify and adapt the order shown in Figures 8 to 10 to perform the steps in a way that does not deviate from the essential characteristics of this embodiment, or to perform one or more of the steps in parallel. Therefore, Figures 8 to 10 are not limited to a chronological order.

[0086] The embodiments disclosed have been described above with reference to the attached drawings. A person with ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs will understand that the disclosure may be carried out in forms different from the disclosed embodiments without altering the technical idea or essential features of the disclosure. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as restrictive.

Claims

1. The main unit and Handpiece and A processor that determines the skin contact state and the pressure state of the skin management tip based on the amount of pressure and skin contact of the skin management tip sensed via the handpiece, Skin care device including

2. The aforementioned handpiece is Housing and A skin management tip coupled to the aforementioned housing, The skin management chip is provided with a first sensing unit that senses the amount of skin contact, A second sensing unit is provided on the housing or the skin management tip and senses the amount of pressure applied to the skin management tip, The skin care device according to claim 1, characterized by including the following:

3. The aforementioned processor, Provided on at least one of the handpiece and the main body, The skin management device according to claim 1, characterized in that it determines the skin contact state and the pressing state of the skin management chip based on the sensed contact amount and pressing amount.

4. The skin care device according to claim 2, characterized in that the first sensing unit is a temperature sensor.

5. The skin management device according to claim 2, characterized in that the second sensing unit is at least one of a pressure sensor and a photointerrupter sensor.

6. The skin management device according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that indicates the determined skin contact state and the determined pressure state of the skin management chip.

7. The aforementioned notification unit, The skin care device according to claim 6, characterized in that it is provided on at least one of the handpiece and the main body.

8. The aforementioned processor, Based on the sensed contact amount and pressure amount, at least one of the RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity that have already been set in conjunction with the sensed contact amount and pressure amount is extracted. The aforementioned handpiece is The skin care device according to claim 3, further comprising an energy irradiation unit that irradiates at least one of the RF energy and ultrasonic energy based on at least one of the extracted RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity.

9. In a skin care method performed using a skin care device, The steps include sensing the amount of pressure applied by the skin management tip and the amount of contact with the skin via the handpiece of the skin management device, The steps include receiving the amount of pressure and skin contact of the sensed skin control tip via the handpiece, Based on the sensed contact amount and pressure amount, via the processor of the skin management device, A step of determining the skin contact state and the pressure state of the skin control tip, A method that includes this.

10. The aforementioned sensing step is, The amount of skin contact is sensed via the first sensing unit provided in the skin control tip of the handpiece. The method according to 9, characterized in that the amount of pressure applied to the skin management tip is sensed via a second sensing unit provided in the housing of the handpiece or the skin management tip.

11. The aforementioned decision stage is, The method according to 9, characterized in that a processor provided in at least one of the handpiece and the main body of the skin management device further determines the skin contact state and the pressing state of the skin management tip based on the sensed contact amount and pressing amount.

12. The aforementioned sensing step is, The method according to 9, characterized in that the amount of skin contact is detected via the temperature sensor of the handpiece.

13. The aforementioned sensing step is, The method according to 9, characterized in that the amount of pressure applied to the skin management tip is sensed by at least one of the pressure sensor and photointerrupter sensor of the handpiece.

14. The method according to 9, further comprising the step of informing the determined skin contact state and the determined pressing state of the skin management chip via the notification unit of the skin management device.

15. Through the processor, based on the sensed contact amount and pressure amount, at least one of the RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity that have been set in conjunction with the sensed contact amount and pressure amount is extracted. The method according to 9, further comprising the step of controlling the energy irradiation section of the handpiece to irradiate at least one of the RF energy and ultrasonic energy based on at least one of the extracted RF energy intensity and ultrasonic energy intensity via the processor.

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