Micro-mechanical fractional skin rejuvenation

• Published in: Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 131; no. 2; p. 216
• Main Authors: Fernandes, Justin R, Samayoa, Juan C, Broelsch, G Felix, McCormack, Michael C, Nicholls, Alexa M, Randolph, Mark A, Mihm, Martin C, Austen, Jr, William G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2013
• Subjects: Animals; Cosmetic Techniques - instrumentation; Equipment Design; Female; Needles; Rejuvenation; Skin; Swine

The most commonly performed skin rejuvenation procedure, laser resurfacing, is associated with adverse events and significant expense. The authors have developed a novel device that uses micro-coring needles to remove tissue in a fractional pattern and avoid the side effects of laser therapy. The au...