| 摘要 |
A cosmetic procedure for improving bodily appearance comprises sliding a non-aggressive surface against mammalian skin to develop friction there between sufficient to laterally exercise nearby cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues and induce hypertrophy therein. The sliding may be performed in the presence of a fluid film. The procedure may be used on the human face. The non-aggressive surface may comprise a friction body having a friction face which is rough and stiffer than skin and flexible. The friction face may be an array of flexibly interconnected friction elements which may be made from polymers. The friction body <B>62</B> may be a sheet or pad constructed with film, foam or a non-woven web. The friction body <B>62</B> may be held on a tool <B>60</B> which is hand held. The procedure may comprise use of a tool for sliding the friction face against the skin consisting of a tool body <B>60</B> containing a stack of shaped friction bodies <B>62</B>, the tool having means <B>61</B> for releasing the friction bodies <B>62</B> one at a time. |
