METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF MOLECULES ACROSS LAYERS OF TISSUE

摘要

Exemplary methods of opening pores and moving molecules into tissue comprising, applying plasma to the surface of tissue and applying a carrier including one or more molecules to the surface of the tissue are disclosed herein.

主权项

1. A method of delivering or moving a molecule into skin comprising:
opening one or more pores in skin by applying a plasma field to skin; followed by the application of a carrier, selected from one of a cream, a patch, a gel, an ointment, an aerosol, or a liquid and having one or more molecules of molecular weight greater than 500 Da on the surface of the skin; allowing one or more molecules to pass through the pores to a desired depth; and allowing the one or more pores to close.