Abstract: The embodied invention is a lip implant that includes small eyelets on either end of a small diameter rod located inside, and extends beyond, the cosmetic volume of the implant. Sutures connected to eyelets on the rod ends, allow the implant to be pulled into a minimal lip cavity that is created for the implant. The implant is readily positioned by using the sutures. Only two small incisions are needed as well as the creation of a small cavity needed for the implant. The use of the embodied invention is also extended to vein implants to enhance the appearance of veins on arms, legs, or to other surfaces.

Abstract: The embodied invention is a nipple implant made from silicon and designed to be well anchored in position by attaching it to the skin of the patient. The implant includes support arms suitable for attachment to the underside of the dermis skin layer using sutures. An outer ring provides stability to the attaching arms and adds additional surfaces that will be surrounded by scar tissue to provide additional location stability. The nipple implant includes a center receptacle that secures a skin elevating plug that provides a skin protrusion. The plug is replaceable with an additional surgery to provide a gradual increase in the skin protrusion over a period of months. The area around the implant is tattooed to provide visual coloring that matches the natural areola shape and color.

Abstract: Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use. A loop portion may be open and present a width greater than a cross-section of a shaft-like transdermal portion and the loop may be oriented at an angle to the transdermal shaft-like portion when the retaining structure is in a relaxed condition. The structure may be stretched to close the loop and reduce the cross-sectional area of the loop portion of the retaining structure.

Abstract: Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use. A loop portion may be open and present a width greater than a cross-section of a shaft-like transdermal portion and the loop may be oriented at an angle to the transdermal shaft-like portion when the retaining structure is in a relaxed condition. The structure may be stretched to close the loop and reduce the cross-sectional area of the loop portion of the retaining structure.

Abstract: Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use.

Abstract: Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use.

Abstract: Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use.

Abstract: Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use.