Skin tensioner for hair transplantation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9597098
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13753327

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Devices and methods for applying tension to an area of skin are provided, for example, for follicular unit removal and implant in a hair transplantation procedure. The devices may include a frame with at least two skin contact members that hold to the skin. Also disclosed are various ways to apply a force displacing the skin contact members apart, thus creating tension in the skin. The devices and methods may incorporate suction, and/or barbs or microbarbs. The frame may surround the skin area with tensile forces applied outward in multiple directions or substantially uni-directionally. Adjusting members and indicators may be provided to control and display the tensile force applied to skin. The tensioning devices and methods may be incorporated into a robotic hair transplantation system.

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VENUS CONCEPT INC128 BAYTECH DR SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jakubowski, Steven E Mountain View, US 3 72
Oostman,, Jr Clifford A Hansville, US 29 407

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