Skin tensioning devices and methods of their use

摘要

Devices and methods for applying tension to an area of skin during various cosmetic or dermatological procedures, in particular for follicular unit removal and/or implantation in a hair transplantation procedure, are provided. The systems and methods utilize a segmented structure configured to conform to the body surface of various sizes, shapes and/or textures, thus allowing for customization in order to fit a variety of persons. In some embodiments, the tensioning device may be temporary secured, for example, to a patient chair.

主权项

1. A method for performing a procedure on a body surface utilizing a skin tensioner, comprising:
positioning a skin tensioner having a frame over a first region on the body surface where a first procedure is to be performed, the positioning is such that an elongated opening defined by the frame is over at least a portion of the first region; performing the first procedure in the first region and within the elongated opening; skipping a first intermediate region, wherein the first intermediate region comprises a region where hair follicles are not harvested, and positioning the skin tensioner on the body surface over a second region where a second procedure is to be performed such that the elongated opening is over at least a portion of the second region and such that the first intermediate region is disposed between the first and second regions; directing the hair follicles in the first intermediate region and/or a second intermediate region which is adjacent the second region in a direction away from the second region, wherein the second intermediate region comprises a region where hair follicles are not harvested; performing a second procedure in the second region and within the elongated opening; and directing hair follicles from the first or the second intermediate region to cover at least a portion of one of the first or second regions where the procedure was performed.