The present invention relates to a device for microdermabrasive treatment comprising, a treatment head (16) having a cavity (18) with inner walls (20), an opening (22) in said inner walls, and a treatment head tip (24) for placing the treatment head (16) on a skin (48) of the user, wherein the treatment head tip (24) comprises a first abrasive surface (26) and the inner walls (20) comprise a second abrasive surface (28), wherein the opening (22) is configured to be connected to a vacuum source (30) for applying an under-pressure (58) within the cavity (18), when the treatment head tip (24) is placed on the skin (48) of the user, and herein the first abrasive surface (26) comprises a different roughness than the second abrasive surface (28).

A facial invasive tissue treatment method includes the following procedures. Mark five to ten facelift suture path lines on each half face of a user in a predetermined pattern according to the facial condition of the user, wherein each facelift suture path line has an upper segment, a lower segment, and an insertion mark between the upper segment and the lower segment. After sterilization of the user's face, perform anesthesia at portions of the user's face where the needles inserting in and penetrating by injecting anesthetics at least at the insertion marks and the outlet marks of the facelift suture path lines marked on both half faces of the user. Thereafter, it is preferred to perform another sterilization to the user's face. Implant five to ten invasive sutures in the subcutaneous tissue layer of both half faces of the user along and underlying the facelift suture path lines marked thereon respectively. Perform facial shaping by tightening the underlying tissue through the implanted sutures while straddling, pushing, pressing, squeezing, shoving, extruding, and/or caressing the facial skin and tissue around the implanted sutures.

Example embodiments of the systems and methods of callus removal disclosed herein comprise a callus catching function to catch the calluses removed by the blade. A clamp on the back side of the blade comprises a hollowed out section into which the blade deposits the removed calluses. The hollowed area may be formed, for example, by a clamp for holding the blade in a handle. In an example embodiment, the clamp may also comprise a pumice sponge for further use in pedicure processes. The clamp may be removable to allow for removal of the collected calluses into a collection bin.

A vented microdermabrasion tip includes a disk-shaped abrasive component coated or configured with a microdermabrasive surface and fixed to a tubular sleeve by a set of annular mounts. The sleeve surrounds an outer periphery of the abrasive component, so that a gap is provided between the abrasive component and an internal air passage through the sleeve. A distal surface of the abrasive component is continuous, free of holes and coated with an abrasive material or formed with an abrasive surface. The distal surface extends beyond the distal end of the sleeve. An end of the mount opposite to the abrasive component is configured for coupling to a channel of a suction apparatus leading to an inlet of an air pump.

Exemplary methods and systems can be provided for resurfacing of skin that include formation of a plurality of small holes, e.g., having widths greater than about 0.2 mm and less than about 0.7 mm or 0.5 mm, using a mechanical apparatus. Compressive and/or tensile forces can then be applied to the treated region of skin as the damage heals to facilitate hole closure, and provide enhanced and/or directional shrinkage of the treated skin area.

The device comprises a generally cylindrically shaped body having an elongated base with a distal end and a proximal end, and is conformed to be received by a fingertip of a medical practitioner. A plurality of prongs for debridement scrapping are formed on an outer surface of the base. A pair of arcuately shaped portions are integrally formed with the base to secure the device to any finger of a medical practitioner.

A patch having at least first and second parts is applied to the skin to prepare the skin for a transdermal device to be applied subsequently. The second part defines the area of the skin in which the required preparation process should be carried out, either by removal of a third part to form an opening in the second part or by providing preparation means such as microneedles on the underside of the second part. The second part is then removed to leave the first part adhered to the skin, which can be used as a guide for correctly locating the transdermal device so that the working area of the device and the prepared area of the skin are in alignment.

Resonance Raman scatter is used to differentiate in quasi-real time (QRT) surfaces bearing pathogens from adjacent pathogen-free surface regions. The fingerprint generated from pathogens on a selected surface by a 1 second pulse of 532 nm emission for approximately one second is collected and is relayed by fiber-optic to a computerized controller that determines whether the target selected surface is contaminated by pathogens or is pathogen-free. If contaminated the pathogens are eradicated by UVC radiation. This is performed by a pattern of Resonance Raman diagnostic emission and diagnostic sensor fibers. The data received by the computer is examined instantly, and should the site be diagnosed as contaminated with pathogens, UVC radiation is repeated immediately and repeated until the selected surface is read as being pathogen-free.

Systems, instruments, methods, and compositions are described involving removing a portion of the epidermis within a donor site on a subject, and harvesting dermal plugs within the donor site. An injectable filler is formed by mincing the dermal plugs. The injectable filler is configured for injecting into a recipient site on the subject.

A pedicure assembly includes a housing that has a handle portion and a motor portion. A buffing unit is attached to the housing and the buffing unit abrasively removes calluses. The buffing unit comprises a drive and a head. An abrasive pad is attached to the head and the abrasive pad may be positioned to abut the callus thereby facilitating the abrasive pad to abrade and eliminate the callus.