DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SKIN TIGHTENING
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1. A skin treatment device comprising a first layer comprising an elastic material prestretched to a predetermined strain level and;
- a second layer coupled to the first layer and comprising a brace configured to maintain the first layer at the predetermined strain level while the device is attached to a skin layer of a subject; and
comprising at least one second layer opening positionable for treatment of skin therethrough; and
a securing element configured to secure the device to skin of a subject during treatment through said at least one second layer opening.
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Abstract
The methods, procedures, kits, and devices described herein assist with the healing process of tissue that was previously or simultaneously treated for a therapeutic or cosmetic effect. The methods, procedures, kits, and devices described herein can also provide temporary simulated results of a cosmetic procedure to allow for visual assessment to select the type of procedure or for treatment planning in advance of the surgical procedure.
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1. A skin treatment device comprising a first layer comprising an elastic material prestretched to a predetermined strain level and;
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a second layer coupled to the first layer and comprising a brace configured to maintain the first layer at the predetermined strain level while the device is attached to a skin layer of a subject; and
comprising at least one second layer opening positionable for treatment of skin therethrough; anda securing element configured to secure the device to skin of a subject during treatment through said at least one second layer opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A multilayered elastic dressing comprising:
a plurality of elastic layers, wherein each layer removably coupled to another layer of said plurality of elastic layers;
wherein said plurality of elastic layers comprises a base layer having a skin adhesive layer on a skin adhesive side of the base layer and at least one additional layer.- View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A method of treating a subject, comprising creating a plurality of lesions on a subject'"'"'s skin and placing a dressing over the lesions on the subjects skin.
- 16. A method treating a subject, comprising placing a dressing over a skin region and creating lesions in the skin region through the dressing.
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26. A method of treating a subject comprising maintaining a strain in an elastic dressing;
- placing the strained dressing over skin of a subject, creating at least one lesion on the skin of the subject through the dressing; and
then releasing the dressing so that compressive forces from the dressing are applied to the skin of the subject.
- placing the strained dressing over skin of a subject, creating at least one lesion on the skin of the subject through the dressing; and
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