Patent ID: 8337513

Claim:
A system for treating skin, comprising: a handheld device comprising a main body and a working end along a distal end of the main body; an outer periphery extending along the distal end of the handheld device; at least one surface element extending distally from the working end of the handheld device, said at least one surface element being positioned within an interior area circumscribed by the outer periphery; wherein the at least one surface element comprises at least one sharp edge configured to abrade skin when said handheld device is moved relative to a skin surface; and at least one opening along the working end of the handheld device; wherein the at least one opening is configured to be placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source via a passageway, said passageway being configured to convey debris away from the working end when said vacuum source is activated; and wherein substantially an entire circumference of the outer periphery is configured to contact a skin surface during a treatment procedure.