Abstract: A pediatric head covering to facilitate obtaining three-dimensional images of a head of an infant to be utilized in manufacture of a cranial remodeling orthosis for correction of an abnormal head shape comprises sheer elastic material to be drawn down over an infant's head to compress the hair of an infant and to provide a smooth surface over the infant's cranium. The elastic material has variable elasticity with less elasticity over the crown of the cranium to provide enough strength to compress the infant's hair and conform to the shape of the cranium and more elasticity at the infant's neck to control soft tissue of the infant's neck without leading to distortion of the soft tissue and causing misrepresentations of the actual neck shape in captured three-dimensional images. The head covering facilitates accurate capture and reproduction of three-dimensional images of the infant's head by a three-dimensional image capturing system.

Abstract: A system for facial remodeling, including a device and methods of use, is provided. The system combines a topical composition configured to restore elastin, hyaluronan, or both to the skin and subcutaneous soft tissues of the face and neck with a facial mask to support and, in some embodiment, compress the tissue, to enhance and preserve the tissue remodeling effects of the composition. Some versions of the facial mask device include a means for electrically grounding the skin and soft tissues of the face, neck, and head, wherein the user receives local tissue benefits of “earthing.” In some versions, the facial mask is formed by combining different elements and configurations to compress skin and underlying soft tissue, bias areas of skin and soft tissue in a cranial direction, and ground the face, head, and neck tissues.

Abstract: A flux includes a rosin resin, an activator, a thixotropic agent, and a solvent. The solvent includes 30% by mass or more and 60% by mass or less monovalent alcohol with respect to a total mass amount of the flux. The monovalent alcohol has 18 or more and 24 or less of carbon atoms in one molecule.

Abstract: A microneedle including a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, at least one piercing projection projecting from the first surface of the substrate and being surrounded by an outer peripheral region of the substrate when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first surface, and surface-defining structures positioned in the outer peripheral region and including three or more surface-defining structures each having a surface-defining section which is one of a surface-defining projection and a surface-defining recess. The surface-defining projection protrudes from the first surface and has a tip which serves as the surface-defining section, the surface-defining recess is recessed from the first surface and has a bottom serving as the surface-defining section, and the piercing projection has a tip that extends beyond a plane including the surface-defining sections of three surface-defining structures among the surface-defining structures.

Abstract: A system and method of temporarily lifting sections of skin on and about the face and neck proximate the ear so as to produce a facelift effect. An application template is provided that can be hung around the ear. At least two sections of tape are provided. One section of tape is connected to the top end of the application template. A second section of tape is connected to the bottom end of the application template. The application template orients both sections of tape. Once the sections of tape are adhered to the skin, the application template is removed. An elastic element is then joined between the sections of tape an creates a tension force that causes the tape to pull the skin toward the ear.

Abstract: An ergonomic makeup shield for use in applying eye makeup and methods of using the same are disclosed. The makeup shield has a generally planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface, the body further including at least four generally straight side, with adjacent sides being connected by generally curved corners and the sides being oriented relative to each other to provide angles between adjacent sides wherein at least two of the angles are acute angles and at least two of the angles are obtuse angles, and wherein the top surface has a perimeter that is smaller than the bottom surface and the top surface is connected to the bottom surface by a generally beveled edge extending around at least two of the generally curved corners and along the respective sides adjacent thereto. The makeup shield also may include scale indicia along at least two of the sides.

Abstract: The present invention describes a polyamide textile fiber comprising conjugated nanoparticles homogeneously dispersed in the fiber, selected from polyethylene glycol-conjugated platinum nanoparticles, hyaluronic acid-conjugated gold nanoparticles and mixtures thereof. The invention also describes how to obtain it as well as its use in a cosmetic skin treatment as a system for the release of said conjugated nanoparticles.

Abstract: A makeup application component includes a three-dimensional mask, a transfer layer, and a pigment layer. A surface curve of a first surface of the three-dimensional mask is corresponding to a surface curve of a face of a user. The transfer layer covers the first surface of the three-dimensional mask. The transfer layer is provided with a first surface and a second surface that are opposite each other. The first surface of the transfer layer clings to the first surface of the three-dimensional mask, and the pigment layer is attached to the second surface of the transfer layer.

Abstract: An emergency head trauma bandage cap with a detachable strap system and method of use, which, when applied to the head, delivers minimal pressure to control bleeding, doesn't compromise cervical spine immobilization, allows for fast and effective application of cold packs to control intracranial/internal swelling or hot packs to prevent hypothermia in non-trauma situations, doesn't come apart during treatment and transport, and doesn't require a caregiver to re-wrap the dressing.

Abstract: A cosmetic method for temporary modification of an appearance of a contour of an eye is disclosed. The cosmetic method comprises placing an aesthetic prosthesis at least on a hollow portion of an upper eyelid. The hollow portion is situated close to a medial canthus. The placing includes visually and/or physically filling at least a portion of the hollow portion with at least a first portion of the aesthetic prosthesis. An aesthetic filler prosthesis and a kit for an aesthetic filler prosthesis are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein is a face lifting, device to be worn by a user to lift sagging skin or smooth wrinkles of the face or neck; the device comprising a singular construction of a stretchable portion and an adhesive portion at each end of the stretchable portion. Also, provided herein is a kit for lifting sagging skin or smoothing wrinkles of the face or neck; the kit comprising: a face lifting device comprising a singular construction of a stretchable portion and an adhesive portion at each end of the stretchable portion, wherein the adhesive portion is adapted for attachment to the user's facial eye area; and a face lifting device comprising a singular construction of a stretchable portion and an adhesive portion at each end of the stretchable portion, wherein the adhesive portion is adapted for attachment to the user's neck or jaw area.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of face lifting are invented for reducing facial sagging of aged people. The method comprises: 1) move up sagged temple, cheek and forehead tissues from sagged location to a higher location, 2) hold the tissues in the lifted location, 3) put a pressure on the lifted tissues. The apparatus comprises a cheek lifting band, a forehead lifting headwear and a facial pressure mask. Users can wear these for minutes or hours, depending on their preference and they can also use heat and/or massage to facilitate lifted facial tissues to stay in the lifted location.

Abstract: An appearance enhancement system includes a stretch portion, or elastic band, that wraps around a head for stretching skin around the face to enhance an appearance. An extension portion, such as a hair extension, covers the stretch portion during use, and enhances hair appearance. The extension portion joins with, and camouflages the extension portion. In this manner, the stretch portion, which stretches the skin, also remains hidden from view, covered by the extension portion. A band portion wraps around the stretch portion and the extension portion to join them. A pair of clips joins on each end of the stretch portion to clip the stretch portion to the hair. A weft hair extension provides a strand of hair at the ends of the stretch portion. A ring fastener binds the hair extension.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone in a shifted position without requiring surgical detachment of muscle or connective tissue joining the tissue layer to the bone layer. The skin layer is gently pulled in a non-surgical manner and a fastener of the invention is driven through the skin layer into the bone layer to effect a “skin tightening” procedure.

Abstract: Provided are a skin patch sheet including a carrier sheet, an adhesive patch and a release liner laminated in this order, in which (a) the adhesive patch includes two layers, namely, a backing and an adhesive layer having the same shape; (b) the carrier sheet is adjacent to the backing of the adhesive patch; (c) the skin patch sheet includes a grip section and a body section; (d) in the body section or the body section and grip section, the area of the release liner is larger than the area of the adhesive patch; (e) the boundary between the grip section and the body section is a slit line formed by a slit; and (f) the slit extends from the side of the release liner, penetrating into the adhesive patch, up to a depth in the range of greater than or equal to 20% and less than 50% of the thickness on the adhesive patch side of the carrier sheet; a skin patch sheet in which plural sheets of adhesive patches on which carrier sheets are laminated are formed in a parallel arrangement on a release liner; use of the s

Abstract: A cosmetic device for naturally toning the facial and the upper neck muscles of a user. The device includes a pair of adhesive pads for adhering to the user's facial skin, a pair of supporting earpieces connected to the adhesive pads, and a strap connecting the pair of earpieces. The length of the strap is to be adjusted until a desired tension is placed on the pads. The tension causes the pads to stretch the skin and thereby tone the facial and upper neck muscles naturally over a period of time for creating a more youthful look.

Abstract: A wrinkle removing device consists of a plastic strip or patch with glue on one side, a button or hook and a single band of elastic material. The patch has a glue side and an attachment side. The glue side is for securing to a person's skin under the hairline. A button or hook is attached to the glue side and within the confines of the plastic patch. The hook provides an arced member or open capture slot immediately adjacent to the attachment side of the plastic patch. The single band of elastic material is removably attachable within the open capture slot of said button or hook and is stretched to fit over or around a person's head, thus pulling on the plastic patches to stretch the skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for tightening skin of a human subject to provide a more youthful appearance. The device (10) includes an anchor element (12) that is secured around a part of a human subject. Adhesive elements (18) are provided for releasably adhering to the subject's skin adjacent the area of skin to be tightened. A tensile element (16) extends between the adhesive element (18) and the belt (12). In use, the adhesive elements (18) are adhered to the skin by removing the backing sheet covering the adhesive surface (26), and pressing the adhesive surface (26) to the skin close to the area where the subject wishes to have the skin appear smoother and more youthful. The adhesive elements (18) are pulled towards the anchor element (12) by the tensile elements (16); thereby stretching the skin. The tensile elements (16) are then secured to the anchor element (12).

Abstract: Apparatus for preventing and removing forehead wrinkles includes an elongated member having an elastic memory, a cover member releasably connected to the elongated member and covering a central portion thereof, and one or more pad-like pressure members sandwiched between the central portion to apply enhanced localized pressure to the forehead of a wearer.

Abstract: Neck enhancement device with a pair of flexible rectangular adhesive strips, a flexible filament and a filament retaining device. A plurality vertically aligned apertures are located near the end of each strip. The first and second adhesive members are placed next to each other in a mirror-like fashion. The filament is laced through the apertures in the strips. The filament retaining member is slid along the filament and then locked in place. The strips are adhered to the back of a user's neck so that when the filament lace is drawn together, the skin at the rear of the user's neck is drawn together causing the skin at the side and front portion of the user's neck to tighten thereby reducing wrinkles at the side and front portion of the user's neck.

Abstract: An article and method of reducing and correcting facial wrinkles on a person when the person is resting one of its faces on a surface, such as a pillow. The article is secured to the person's head substantially above the face to be protected. The article has a cushioned section having a thickness sufficient to elevate the face a sufficient distance to reduce the pressure on the face from the flat surface when resting thereon.

Abstract: A skin rejuvenation resurfacing procedure comprising performing a punctile resurfacing procedure using a oscillating, reciprocating high speed, non-thermal, needle-based device for inducing mechanical trauma to an area of the skin to be treated.

Abstract: The stretch tape of the present invention for eyelid facelifting is stuck between eyes and near inner corners of eyes, or near the outer corner of each eye, enabling facelifting which makes the eyes look slitter and brighter by stretching the skins of eyelids by the stretch tape. The stretch tape is tapered so that the stretch tape points the inner edge or the outer edge of the eye. The stretch tape of the present invention for nose facelifting has a shape of an inverted character U or an inverted character V, the top portion of the inverted U or V shape is stuck to an upper portion of the nose in between eyes, and both foot portions of the inverted U or the V shape are stuck at both sides of the hillside portion of the nose, so that the stretch tape stretches the hillside portion of the nose toward a head.

Abstract: A surgical thread for plastic surgery operations includes a clear section and multiple sharp projections on either side of the clear section. The clear section is devoid of projections while the projections on both sides of the clear section are inclined toward the clear section. There is also a method of performing plastic surgery operations using this surgical thread which includes threading the thread subcutaneously through tissue and/or muscle and in a manner such that the thread is folded back on itself as a loop or sling. The thread tension is then adjusted from both ends of the thread which extend out of two separate exit points to achieve a desired lift. The projections resist thread pull in the direction of the entry point and the clear section is located at the fold.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel method of reducing the appearance of rhytides (“facial wrinkles”) and/or infra-orbital shadows (“dark circles”) under the eyes, and striae (“stretch marks”), or lentigo senilis (“age spots”), and hyper/hypo pigmentation on other anatomical areas. Particularly, this invention relates to a topical patch worn on the skin that in a preferred embodiment incorporates two distinct layers, each providing useful features and together providing a novel article and method of improving skin cosmesis. Ease of use, patient comfort and cost effectiveness are provided. The patch is applied to the affected area and preferably worn at least several hours and more preferably worn overnight. The product increases the hydration level of the skin over which it is applied. There is a slight increase to the volume of the local superficial tissue, which serves to tighten the overlying skin and reduce the size and quantity of fine wrinkles at least temporarily.

Abstract: A cosmetic device for naturally toning the facial and the upper neck muscles of a user. The device comprises a pair of adhesive pads for adhering to the user's facial skin, a pair of supporting earpieces connected to the adhesive pads, and a strap connecting the pair of earpieces. The length of the strap is to be adjusted until a desired tension is placed on the pads. The tension causes the pads to stretch the skin and thereby tone the facial and upper neck muscles naturally over a period of time for creating a more youthful look.

Abstract: A human skin treatment arrangement configured to treat surface conditions of human skin, especially the wrinkle and fine lines appeared on the surface of human face. In a treatment mode, the area of the human skin under treatment is maintained in a stretched position to enhance the treatment effect.

Abstract: A surgical thread is made of a metal, polymer or biological material embodied in the form of a spiral whose diameter ranges from 0.5 to 5 mm. The thread has a diameter ranging from 0.1 to 1 mm and exhibits the properties of a compression or extension spring obtainable by heat treatment. Also a method is disclosed which is characterized in that it consists in introducing the spiral-shaped thread into subcutaneous soft tissues in order to tighten and fix said tissues by means of a puncture needle in bore of which a thread-spiral exhibiting the properties of a compression or extension spring is fixed from outside or from inside. When the needle is extracted the thread-spiral remains under skin preserving the compression or extension properties thereof, thereby producing a skin compression or extension effect.

Abstract: A chin/neck lifting device is provided comprising a flesh-colored or clear flexible fabric and/or elastic material strip with adhesive pads structured to removably adhere to the skin at the back of a person's neck so as to retain the skin of the neck and face region in a lifted position without surgery. An adjustment clasp, buckle or other tightening means is incorporated to tighten and adjust tension of the elongated flexible fabric or elastic material. The chin/neck lifting device may be hidden beneath a shirt or blouse collar or a person's hair so as to be not visible to others.

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Abstract: A method for embellishing the shape of a human body utilizes a cosmetic plaster and suitable embodiments of cosmetic plasters. The cosmetic plaster is attached on the one hand, to skin over loose tissues (breast, abdomen, thighs, buttock) and on the other hand, to skin over firm tissues, preferably adjacent to human bone structure, so that the loose tissue parts are stretched towards the firm tissue parts. The plasters are used to lift the buttock, abdomen, breast and thighs in order to improve their aesthetics.

Abstract: A novel solid sticker to unfold the vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows on human face. The solid sticker of this invention consists of solid support layer and adhesive sticker layer. The solid support of this invention is comprised of, including but not limited to, wood, plastic, rubber and metal to maintain the unfolded wrinkles. The exposed surface of the solid support has skin color, which is developed by, including, but not limited to, painting and covering with skin color tape. The adhesive sticker layer consists of a polymer film and adhesives coated on the one side thereof. The other side of polymer film is strongly adhered to the solid layer. The surface of adhesive coated layer, to be attached to the user's face, is covered with a peel off film. The peel is removed before use. The solid sticker of this invention unfolds the vertical eyebrow wrinkles on user's face when a user attaches it for at least 30 days, while replacing it every 24 hour.

Abstract: A system for the removal of epidermal and dermal skin through the use of a pressurized stream of water. The surgeon chooses the pressure of the water to obtain the desired abrasive affect. In one embodiment of the invention, a benign abrasive is added to the water to assist in the removal of the surface cells of the skin. In other embodiments, a variety of medications are added to the water such as: anesthetics to deaden the skin being abraded; coagulants to minimized bleeding in the abraded area; and antiseptics to combat infection after treatment is applied. In one embodiment of the invention, a catch reservoir is positioned around the site being treated to collect and withdraw the spent liquid and removed cells.

Abstract: An eyelid lifting system, for restoring a youthful appearance to an eye by lifting sagging eyelid skin at an eyelid crease, using an eyelid lifting device. The eyelid lifting device is a flat, thin piece of nonporous, conformable, waterproof plastic which is generally crescent shaped. The eyelid lifting device has a rear surface which has a medical grade adhesive thereon. Prior to application of the eyelid lifting device, a lubricating substance is spread across the rear surface. The eyelid lifting device is then applied to the eyelid crease to lift the sagging skin thereat. After a short time, the eyelid lifting device will set in place, will be virtually invisible, and will maintain the sagging skin in an upward position to provide a more youthful appearance to the eye.