VORRICHTUNG ZUM STRECKEN VON LEBENDEM GEWEBE

摘要

PCT No. PCT/FR93/00441 Sec. 371 Date May 27, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date May 27, 1994 PCT Filed May 7, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/21849 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 11, 1993.A method and apparatus for extending living tissue. The apparatus being surgically implanted in the human body, and in particular beneath the scalp to extend hair producing tissue for reducing baldness. The apparatus includes at least one resilient means with at least two fastening means secured thereto. The fastening means are engageable with the living tissue and extend the tissue under the action of the resilient means. The apparatus is implantable, through a temporary opening, below the surface of the tissue to be extended, and extends the living tissue over a period of time, wherein the apparatus is later removed.