Patent ID: 7131987
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: A45D,A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for removing cells from skin, said method comprising: (a) providing a microstructure having a substrate and a plurality of microelements, wherein a majority of said microelements are of at least one predetermined shape that includes at least one substantially sharp edge at a distal end of the microelements; (b) placing said microstructure on skin then rubbing the microstructure against said skin, thereby scraping and accumulating skin cells on said substrate in areas between said plurality of microelements, wherein said at least one predetermined shape of said majority of microelements does not create substantial focal discrete points of pressure on skin; and (c) withdrawing said microstructure from said skin, and thereby removing a large majority of said skin cells that have accumulated and are retained upon said substrate.