Abstract: A multiple-compartment ascorbic acid delivery unit is provided. The first compartment is impermeable to oxygen and ultraviolet light and contains a solid vitamin-containing composition comprising ascorbic acid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters. The second compartment is liquid impermeable and contains a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier system. The first compartment is entirely enclosed within said second compartment or vice versa. An opening is formed in the inner compartment in order to combine the contents of the two compartments to form an ascorbic acid carrier composition prior to delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A multifunctional multi-compartment applicator for the stable storage of solid ascorbic acid and topical application of ascorbic acid in solution to the skin, the applicator having an absorbent end and an abrasive end.

Abstract: A multiple-compartment ascorbic acid delivery unit is provided. The first compartment is impermeable to oxygen and ultraviolet light and contains a solid vitamin-containing composition comprising ascorbic acid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters. The second compartment is liquid impermeable and contains a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier system. The first compartment is entirely enclosed within said second compartment or vice versa. An opening is formed in the inner compartment in order to combine the contents of the two compartments to form an ascorbic acid carrier composition prior to delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A multifunctional multi-compartment applicator for the stable storage of solid ascorbic acid and topical application of ascorbic acid in solution to the skin, the applicator having an absorbent end and an abrasive end.

Abstract: In a method for sclerotherapy for treating varicose veins, a flushing solution, such as sterile saline solution, is initially injected into the vein or vessel being treated. The flushing solution displaces or flushes out blood from the treatment site of the vessel. A sclerosing agent is then injected into the treatment site. The displacement of blood before introduction of the sclerosing agent reduces complications. A syringe assembly useful for performing the method has first and second reservoirs sealed off from each by an end cap. The end cap is removed just before use. A needle is attached and is connected to both reservoirs. Flushing solution is delivered from the first reservoir followed by sclerosing solution delivered from the second reservoir, without removing the needle from the vessel. A system or kit for combining and holding two syringes, to provide two different injectants into the same injection site, includes a collar holding two (or more) syringes together.

Abstract: In a method for sclerotherapy for treating varicose veins, a flushing solution, such as sterile saline solution, is initially injected into the vein or vessel being treated. The flushing solution displaces or flushes out blood from the treatment site of the vessel. A sclerosing agent is then injected into the treatment site. The displacement of blood before introduction of the sclerosing agent reduces complications. A syringe assembly useful for performing the method has first and second reservoirs sealed off from each by an end cap. The end cap is removed just before use. A needle is attached and is connected to both reservoirs. Flushing solution is delivered from the first reservoir followed by sclerosing solution delivered from the second reservoir, without removing the needle from the vessel.

Abstract: In a surgical technique for augmentation of the lips, first and second openings are made on a lip. An implant inserting tool is inserted into the first opening and routed through the lip to and out of the second opening. The tool grabs or clamps onto an implant. The tool is then withdrawn back out through the first opening. The implant is released from the tool, with the implant remaining in the lip. The ends of the implant are trimmed and the openings closed with sutures. The surgical technique and tool minimize the risk of bruising or possible hematoma, reduces pain and trauma and allows for faster recovery. Similar techniques and tools may be used to treat skin depressions caused by acne scarring, and for treating nasal labial folds.