KR20070089598A - A method for treating skin using an applicator in a device for treating skin - Google Patents

Abstract

A skin care method using an applicator of a skin treatment device is provided to prevent a burn of the skin by cooling down a pair of electrodes generating high heat and exactly controlling the temperature of the electrodes. An applicator of a skin treatment device is composed of a housing(11); at least one electrode(14) disposed in the housing to generate high frequency; and a suction unit of which one end is joined to the housing, provided with a through-hole formed on the other end to come into contact with the skin and connected to the through-hole, wherein a portion of the electrode is inserted between the ends of the suction unit. The skin care method using the applicator comprises a step of sucking a portion of the skin to the inside of the through-hole by the suction unit and a step of stimulating the skin with high frequency through the electrodes, at the same time in performing suction by the suction unit.

Description

A method for treating skin using an applicator in a device for treating skin}

1 is a perspective view of a skin care device according to the prior art,

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the applicator of the skin care device according to the prior art seen obliquely from the front,

3 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a skin care method by an applicator of a skin care device according to the prior art;

Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the applicator of the skin care device according to the first embodiment of the present invention,

5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an applicator of a skin care device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an applicator of a skin care device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a photograph of a state of treatment on the skin using the apparatus according to the present invention.

8-10 is a schematic diagram for demonstrating each step of the skin care method which concerns on this invention.

8 is a schematic diagram for explaining the suction and cooling steps.

9 is a schematic diagram for explaining the suction and laser irradiation steps.

10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the suction and RF harmonic irradiation steps.

11 is a schematic view for explaining the overall function of the skin care device according to the present invention.

12 is a schematic diagram for explaining the interaction of functions according to each step of the present invention and the hot spot formation process accordingly.

13 is a graph showing skin penetration depth of laser light according to frequency.

14 is a graph showing the degree of skin absorption of laser light according to frequency.

15 is a photograph showing the results of a comparative experiment of radio frequency irradiation according to whether the skin is inhaled.

16 is a planar photograph of a comparative experimental example of hemoglobin production according to the skin care method of the present invention and a comparative example.

17 is a photograph of a state in which it is vertically cut in a comparative example of the experiment of FIG. 16.

18 is a photograph of a vertically cut view related to the cooling temperature in the case of another comparative experiment according to the skin care method and comparative example of the present invention.

FIG. 19A is a photograph showing changes in type I collagen before and after use when the apparatus according to the present invention is used, and FIG. 19B is use when the apparatus according to the present invention is used. This photo shows changes in type III collagen before and after.

The present invention relates to a skin care method using an applicator of a skin care device that can simultaneously apply RF energy and optical energy to the skin.

Conventionally, a skin care device using efficient RF energy such as high frequency and optical energy such as a diode laser and delivering collagen efficiently by deeply delivering higher energy into the skin than when each energy is used separately is used.

These conventional skin care devices are used for the purpose of wrinkle removal, acne and acne scar removal, pore reduction, skin color and skin tissue improvement, such as blotch, hair removal.

An example of such a conventional skin care device is shown in FIG. The conventional skin care apparatus is provided with an applicator 2 connected to the main body 1 in order to apply a high frequency and a diode laser to skin simultaneously.

As shown in Fig. 2, a pair of electrodes 3 for high frequency are protruded from the tip portion of the conventional applicator 2, that is, the portion in contact with the skin surface of the subject, and the pair of electrodes 3 ) Is provided with a transparent transparent member 4 (aka crystal) that serves as a passage for the diode laser.

As shown in FIG. 3, hot spots are formed in the dermis under the epidermis by the high frequency flowing between the pair of electrodes 3 and a diode laser penetrating into the skin, whereby heat energy is concentrated to effectively generate collagen in the dermis. Let's do it.

Thus, in order to improve the effect of the procedure so that hot spots are formed in the dermis, the skin is preferably located in the space between the pair of electrodes 3.

However, due to the fact that the epidermis of the skin is relatively high in impedance while the dermis of the skin is relatively low in impedance, and that the pair of electrodes 3 protrude from the tip of the applicator 2, The procedure proceeded while the electrode 3 was strongly pressed against the skin of the subject. Accordingly, there was a problem that the subject often experienced discomfort or pain.

In addition, in order to achieve the intended purpose of effectively generating collagen in the dermis by a high frequency flowing between the pair of electrodes 3 and a diode laser penetrating into the skin, the skin may be damaged or burned. There was a problem of excessive stimulation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve these conventional problems, and a first object of the present invention is to generate a vacuum and adsorb the skin between the electrodes protruding at the tip of the applicator, thereby eliminating discomfort and pain to the subject while eliminating the discomfort and pain of the subject. It is to provide a skin care method using the applicator of the skin care device to maximize the skin penetration effect.

The second object of the present invention is to maximize the cooling effect of the electrode to prevent skin burns, and to lower the epidermal temperature so that the therapeutic effect can be concentrated in the dermal layer. In other words, when a high frequency is generated between a pair of electrodes, high heat is generated in each of the pair of electrodes, and this high temperature causes burns on the skin of the subject, so that the temperature of the electrode is precisely controlled while cooling the electrode sufficiently. It needs to be configured to do that.

The third object of the present invention is to maximize the therapeutic effect inside the skin by allowing the skin to form hot spots deep by irradiating the skin with optical energy of a specific wavelength. It is most suitable that the light is laser light near 915 nm. That is, hot spots are formed in the dermis under the epidermis by the high frequency flowing between the pair of electrodes and the diode laser penetrating into the skin, whereby heat energy is concentrated to effectively generate collagen in the dermis.

A fourth object of the present invention is an applicator of a skin care device capable of irradiating light of a specific wavelength to a skin after treatment, stabilizing skin tissue in an excited state and preventing damage to the skin tissue, and using the same. To provide a skin care method. It is preferable that the said light is red light.

The fifth object of the present invention is to replace the piece tip portion of the applicator so that it can be used as a skin dermabrasion, low / low frequency treatment and iontophoresis and other cosmetic treatments in addition to various kinds of high frequency treatment and light irradiation.

An applicator of a skin care device according to the present invention for achieving the first object is a housing, at least one electrode disposed inside the housing to generate a high frequency, one end is coupled to the housing and the other end is A through hole is formed to be in close contact with the skin of the operator, and a portion of the electrode is inserted between the one end and the other end to form an inner space connected to the through hole, and a flow path connected to a vacuum generator that provides a negative pressure to the inner space. It is made including a formed cap member.

Here, the electrode may be a pair of electrodes disposed on both sides of the housing to transmit a high frequency to the skin surface of the human body and used as a ground electrode, or may consist of only one electrode having no ground electrode. It may be.

In addition, the flow path may include a filter for preventing foreign substances from being sucked from the skin of the subject.

Preferably, in order to achieve the second object, the housing is provided with a cooling unit for cooling the heat generated from the electrode, the cooling unit is disposed in close contact with the outside of the pair of electrodes, respectively It includes a thermoelectric element, and a cooling block disposed in close contact with the outside of the thermoelectric element, respectively.

More preferably, in order to achieve the third object, inside the housing, a diode laser emitter for emitting a near infrared laser of 800-1000 nm, and a transmission member disposed in front of the diode laser emitter to transmit the laser is To be included. In particular, the laser is preferably a near-infrared laser in the vicinity of 915 nm.

Most preferably, in order to achieve the fourth object, the housing is obliquely disposed on the side surface of the transmission member and is capable of selectively irradiating any one of blue light, red light, and infrared light, and the tricolor. A reflective member disposed opposite the light emitting diode and reflecting any one of blue light, red light, and infrared light is included. In particular, the tricolor light emitting diode may emit red light in a wavelength range of 630 to 640 nm.

Also preferably, in order to achieve the fifth object, the housing may include a first coupling block having one end coupled to the cap member, and one end coupled to the first coupling block and the other end coupled to the housing. Two coupling blocks are included, wherein the cap member has a female screw portion formed at a rear inner circumferential surface thereof, and a male screw portion formed at the front circumferential surface of the first coupling block is screwed to the female screw portion of the cap member to replace the tip portion of the tip. It is good.

Also preferably, the first coupling block and the second coupling block may have a first protrusion formed on an outer circumferential surface of the rear end of the first coupling block, and the protrusion of the first coupling block may be formed on an inner circumferential surface of the second coupling block. The first groove to be elastically coupled is formed to be coupled.

In addition, a second groove is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the second coupling block, and a second protrusion is elastically coupled to the second groove of the second coupling block in the inner peripheral surface of the front end of the housing.

Furthermore, a negative pressure space connected to the flow path is formed inside the cap member, and a first through pipe connected to the negative pressure space is formed inside the first coupling block, and inside the second coupling block. A second through tube connected to the first through tube is formed, and a hollow plug for guiding fluid in the space into the first through tube is provided at the front end of the first through tube, and a fluid is provided at the rear end of the second through tube. It is good to install an extension pipe for sending the rear.

Skin care method using the applicator of the skin care device according to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the first object, (a) the suction step of inhaling a part of the skin of the subject by the suction means into the through hole; and (d) a high frequency stimulation step of performing inhalation by the suction means and simultaneously performing high frequency stimulation to the subject through the electrode.

Preferably, in order to achieve the second object, between the step (a) and the step (d), (b) further comprises a cooling step of cooling the skin portion through the electrode.

More preferably, in order to achieve the third object, prior to step (d), (c) the 800-1000 nm near-infrared laser emitted by the diode laser emitter through the penetrating member into the skin of the subject. The method further includes a laser irradiation step of irradiating. In this case, the near infrared laser may be a near infrared laser in the vicinity of 915 nm.

Most preferably, in order to achieve the fourth object, after the step (d), (e) further comprising irradiating the skin of the subject with red light in the wavelength range of 630 to 640 nm.

The present invention as described above is to lift the outer skin portion of the skin tissue by generating a vacuum to adsorb the skin at a constant pressure between the pair of electrodes protruding to the tip of the applicator, so that it is safer than the procedure under the non-adsorbed state By inhaling and lifting the skin, the depths of the lesions to be treated, such as skin tissue (dermis), blood vessels, pigments, and hair roots, can be closer to the optical energy. You can increase your treatment with minimal side effects.

In addition, by making the blood flow as close to the surface of the skin as possible by adsorption of a constant vacuum pressure, it is possible to make the clinical effect more efficient by increasing the rapid response and the energy absorption rate of the optical energy even at lower energy than before.

In addition, the adsorption of vacuum pressure increases the absorption rate of the internal tissue of the optical energy without causing any irritation and pain on the skin, thereby irradiating lower optical energy inside the skin tissue than the conventional method, thereby increasing the exothermic reaction locally. Locally high exothermic reactions in skin tissues can easily induce RF currents to the treatment site.

In addition, it provides less synergism and pain in the epidermis, and further increases the temperature in the dermis to increase collagen production in the dermis, a therapeutic area, which can have a more synergistic effect on improving fine lines, pores, wounds, and skin elasticity. Device.

This more stable energy value can increase the efficiency of the clinical, the operator can also be conveniently performed to increase the efficiency of the procedure, the subject can minimize side effects due to high-frequency sparks, and Areas that require close attention, such as near teeth, around the eyes, are lifted up with a constant vacuum pressure to lift the skin tissue and examine it at a distance away from bones or other metals, minimizing side effects that may result from hypersensitivity to RF stimulation. You can perform a stable procedure.

In addition, by inhaling the skin envelope as part of the efficiency of treatment, the instantly enlarged pores and scar tissue simultaneously irradiate optical energy to instantly stimulate a greater amount of energy than deeper, which also results in pore contraction effects and wounds. It can also be effective for regeneration of traces.

As such, the present invention minimizes the safety of the operator's procedure, convenience and efficiency of the operator's procedure, clinical synergistic effects, and side effects by irradiating the skin with RF energy and optical energy.

Device Example 1

Hereinafter, an applicator for a skin treatment device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 4 is a side end shaving of the applicator of the skin care device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the applicator of the skin care device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the applicator of the skin treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment has a housing 11, a diode laser radiator 12, a transmission member 13, and a pair of electrodes. And a cooling unit 15.

Here, the housing 11 as a whole shows only a portion corresponding to the pistol shape, but in the present embodiment, a pistol shape.

The diode laser emitter 12 is mounted inside the housing 11 to emit a laser. Diode laser emitter 12 emits a laser, for example, at a wavelength of 915 nm. In this embodiment only a portion of the diode laser emitter 12 is shown.

The transmission member 13 is made in front of the diode laser emitter 12 and is made of a transparent crystal. This transmission member 13 becomes a passage of a diode laser.

The pair of electrodes 14 are located on both sides of the transmission member 13 to generate a high frequency. The pair of electrodes 14 protrude slightly further than the transmissive member 13.

The transmission member 13 and the pair of electrodes 14 are arranged at the tip portion of the applicator, that is, at the portion in contact with the skin surface of the subject. Hot spots are formed in the dermis below the epidermis by the high frequency flowing between the pair of electrodes 14 and the diode laser penetrating into the skin through the transmissive member 13, whereby heat energy is concentrated to effectively produce collagen in the dermis. .

The cooling unit 15 is arranged in close contact with each of the pair of electrodes 14 to cool the heat generated by the electrodes 14.

This cooling unit 15 includes a thermoelectric element 15a and a cooling block 15b.

The thermoelectric elements 15a are disposed to be in close contact with the outside of the pair of electrodes 14, respectively, and the wires 115a are connected to the inner ends thereof. The electric wire 115a is connected to a control unit of a main body (not shown).

The cooling blocks 15b are disposed in close contact with the outer side of the thermoelectric element 15a, respectively, and the refrigerant passage 115b is connected to the inner end thereof. The refrigerant passage 115b is connected to a cooling device of a main body (not shown).

Therefore, when the heat of each of the pair of electrodes 14 is transferred to the cooling block 15b via the thermoelectric element 15a, the heat of each of the pair of electrodes 14 is more effectively radiated and cooled more effectively. As a result, the skin of the subject is not burned.

In addition, the thermoelectric element 15a is connected to the control unit of the main body so that the control unit adjusts the coolant supplied from the cooling apparatus of the main body to the cooling block 15b so that the temperature of the electrode 14 is accurately controlled.

In addition, the applicator according to the present invention further includes a cap member 23 attached to the tip portion of the housing 11 so as to surround the pair of electrodes 14.

In addition, a flow path 21 is provided inside the cap member 23, which is formed between the pair of electrodes 14 in the cap member 23 and extends rearward.

Meanwhile, the housing 11 is connected to the cap member 23 through the first coupling block 41 and the second coupling block 43.

A female screw portion 23a is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the rear end of the cap member 23, and a male screw portion 41a is screwed to the female screw portion 23a of the cap member 23 on the outer circumferential surface of the first coupling block 41. Is formed.

A first protrusion 41b is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rear end of the first coupling block 41, and elastically coupled to the protrusion 41b of the first coupling block 41 on the inner circumferential surface of the distal end of the second coupling block 43. The first groove 43a to be formed is formed.

A second groove 43b is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the rear end of the second coupling block 43, and an inner circumferential surface of the front end of the housing 11 is elastically coupled to the second groove 43b of the second coupling block 43. The second protrusion 11a is formed.

In addition, the applicator of the said embodiment is further provided with the red light emitter 31 arrange | positioned obliquely to the side surface of the permeation | transmission member 13. As shown in FIG. The red light emitter may be replaced with a tricolor light emitter that generates any one or more of red light, blue light and infrared light as necessary.

In addition, opposite the red light emitter 31 of the transmission member 13 includes a reflecting member 32 that reflects the red light emitted from the red light emitter 31.

In addition, a space 25 is formed in the cap member 23 to be connected to the flow path 21, and a first through pipe 51 is connected to the space 25 in the first coupling block 41. Is formed, and a second through tube 53 connected to the first through tube 51 is formed inside the second coupling block 43.

The front end of the first through pipe 51 is provided with a hollow plug 51a for guiding the fluid in the space 25 to the first through pipe 51, and the rear end of the second through pipe 53 provides fluid. The extension pipe 53a for sending backward is provided.

The extension tube 53a is connected to a vacuum generator (not shown) separately provided outside the main body or the like.

Therefore, when the vacuum is generated by the vacuum generator, the cap member mounted to the front end of the housing 11 through the second through tube 53, the first through tube 51, the space 25 and the flow path 21. Negative pressure is generated in (23).

In this way, the skin is adsorbed by the negative pressure generated in the cap member 23 and positioned in the space between the pair of electrodes 14.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the skin is located in the space between the pair of electrodes even if the operator does not press the pair of electrodes strongly on the skin of the subject with careful attention in consideration of poor contact state, it is convenient in the procedure Even though the irregular surface of the treatment site and the pressing pressure of the operator are not constant, the pair of electrodes are adsorbed at a constant pressure, so no bad contact occurs and the spark of RF can be eliminated due to poor contact. At the same time, it can reduce anxiety about the side effects and the discomfort or pain of the subject.

In addition, since the skin is adsorbed between the pair of electrodes 14 to be in close contact with each other, high frequency energy is sufficiently concentrated to the dermis with low impedance, so that the treatment effect by the high frequency energy and optical energy can be improved, and the skin is adsorbed. As a result, the secondary massage effect can be achieved.

In addition, the applicator according to the present invention, in place of the red light emitter 31, is disposed obliquely on the side of the transmission member 13 to emit a tricolor light emitting diode capable of irradiating at least one of blue light, red light, infrared light. When replaced with a three-color radiation emitter, the light in the wavelength range close to infrared is also called VIOLET. In general, the treatment of inflammatory acne through photo-stimulation reaction is effective when irradiated with 400-420 nm light in the wavelength range close to the infrared. .

In this case, it is preferable that the blue light is irradiated with light having a high luminance of high power narrow band 415 nm (narrow band 415 nm of high power). This blue light is close to ultraviolet light, but its width is limited to 410 ~ 420nm, so no ultraviolet light is emitted, which does not damage normal skin tissue.

In addition, the tri-color light emitting diode may emit red light of 630 to 640 nm, and red light having a wavelength of 625 to 645 nm has the best absorption rate to cells and tissues, thereby promoting blood circulation, cell activation, and metabolism, thereby promoting skin Excellent for cleaning, soothing and regenerating. In this case, as a matter of course, a reflection member for reflecting one of blue light, red light, and infrared light emitted from the tricolor light emitting diode to the skin side is opposite to the three color light emitting diode of the transmission member of the wavelength band.

Here, when blue light is irradiated to inflammatory acne (P-Acne) that produces an endogenous porphyrin (Por-phyrin) enzyme through metabolism, the corresponding porphyrin enzyme produced by the inflammatory acne absorbs blue light and is formed through a photostimulation reaction. Singlet Oxygen kills bacteria faster than bacterial growth without affecting the surrounding normal skin tissue.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT), or photodynamic reaction, destroys porphyrin enzymes caused by the metabolism of inflammatory acne (P-Acne) bacteria, resulting in singlet oxygenation, which eliminates inflammatory acne bacteria, and red light stabilizes skin tissue. There is a color therapy effect, which has the effect of calming the excited state of the skin tissue by the high frequency and diode laser as described above.

Here, if the red light is not a laser and is limited to a very narrow area (630 to 640 nm) of the red light belonging to the visible light, narrow light rays concentrated at the center frequency can be extracted, thereby making a very powerful photobiological light.

In addition, the infrared light irradiated from the tricolor light emitting diode penetrates into the skin tissue and causes a thermal reaction, thereby stimulating mast cells and giant cells, thereby helping to regenerate the cells, thereby increasing the regeneration effect by enhancing collagen and elastin resynthesis. It is effective in improving wound regeneration, fine lines and pigmentation. At this time, the infrared light emitted from the tricolor light emitting diode is preferably a wavelength within 800nm to 900nm.

As the blue light, the red light and the infrared light are irradiated to the affected area in order, the blue light sterilizes the affected area, and the red light soothes the irritated area through the sterilization process. Perform a series of processes to regenerate

Here, the affected part may be restored to its original normal state by repeatedly receiving a series of treatment procedures in which blue light (sterilization), red light (calm), and infrared light (regeneration) are sequentially irradiated.

Device Example 2

Hereinafter, the applicator of the skin care apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

Figure 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the applicator of the skin care device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the applicator of the skin care apparatus according to the second embodiment includes a housing 100, a single electrode 110 disposed inside the housing 100 to generate a high frequency wave, and One end is coupled to the housing 100, and the other end is formed with a through-hole 121 in close contact with the skin of the subject, a portion of the electrode 110 is inserted between the one end and the other end and the through-121 An inner space 122 is formed to be connected to the inner space 122, and includes a cap member 130 having a flow path 125 connected to a vacuum generator that provides a negative pressure to the inner space 122.

Here, one electrode 110 (Unipolar) transmits energy to a deeper portion of the skin using electromagnetic waves than a pair of electrodes (Bipolar) to treat wrinkles and even cellulite.

That is, the skin is adsorbed by one electrode (unipolar) 110 by the negative pressure generated in the cap member 130 and adhered to the electrode 110, so that the high frequency energy is delivered intensively deeply into the dermis, thereby improving the treatment effect by the high frequency energy. As the skin is adsorbed, the secondary massage effect can be obtained.

In addition, the flow path 125 includes a filter 127 for preventing foreign substances from being sucked to the vacuum generator side from the skin of the subject.

In addition, the housing 100 is provided with a cooling unit 140 for cooling the heat generated from the electrode 110, the cooling unit 140 is a cooling block 142 and the cooling block 142 surrounding both sides of the electrode. It includes a thermoelectric element 145 for absorbing the heat of the heat dissipation to the outside.

At this time, when the thermoelectric element 145 is supplied with power, one side of the thermoelectric element 145 cools the heat generated by the electrode 110 through the cooling block 142, and the other side portion emits heat absorbed. There is no fear of an image by the electrode 110, and the heat transferred to the other surface part may be discharged to the outside through the housing 100.

Now, a skin care method using the applicator of the skin care device according to the present invention will be described. In addition, the skin care apparatus according to the present skin care method also includes a housing 11, at least one electrode disposed inside the housing 11 to generate a high frequency, and one end coupled to the housing 11 and the other end thereof. The through hole 16 is formed to be in close contact with the skin of the subject and a portion of the electrode 14 is inserted between the one end and the other end comprises a suction means connected to the through hole (16).

Moreover, if necessary, the skin care device further includes a cooling device for cooling the electrode, or a diode laser emitter 12 emitting a near infrared laser of 800-1000 nm, and in front of the diode laser emitter 12. It may further include a transmission member 13 disposed to transmit a laser.

7 is a photograph of a state of treatment on the skin using the apparatus according to the present invention. This will be described schematically with each step with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10.

First, as shown in Figure 8, (a) after the suction step of inhaling a part of the subject's skin into the through hole by the suction means, (b) cooling the epidermal part through the electrode to about 0-10 ℃ After the cooling step, as shown in Figure 9, (c) laser irradiation irradiating the 800-1000nm near-infrared laser emitted by the diode laser emitter 12 to the subject's skin through the transmission member (13) The steps are taken. As described above, the near infrared laser is most preferably a near infrared laser in the vicinity of 915 nm. This is because the laser light of 915 nm wavelength has a maximum skin penetration effect of 2.5 mm, as the skin penetration depth is most effective, as shown in FIG.

However, considering only the skin penetration effect, as shown in Figure 14, the most penetrating power in the wavelength band of about 475nm, in this case, because the side effect to the human body is concerned in the ultraviolet wavelength band, 915nm wavelength band with good penetration in the near infrared wavelength band Laser light is used.

Finally, as shown in Figure 10, (d) when performing a high frequency stimulation step of conducting a conductive high frequency stimulation of about 1 MHz to the subject through the suction while the suction means, the skin treatment according to the present invention It is over.

Therefore, according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 11, the pneumatic effect, the cooling effect, the optical effect, and the harmonic stimulating effect cause synergistic effects, thereby maximizing the therapeutic effect.

That is, as shown in Figure 12, a part of the skin is embedded between the electrodes by the step of inhaling the skin, although the effect of removing sebum, etc. only by the inhalation step, it does not have a great meaning in itself, the inhalation state When irradiating the conductive RF radio frequency while moving the skin care device in, even if the device is not pressed strongly to the skin to compress the skin, the regeneration of elastin or collagen, which is desirable for skin remodeling, can form deep into the skin. Furthermore, since the liquid blood is collected at the site to be treated by the inhalation step, since the focusing and induction of chromophores is accelerated, the laser irradiation effect in the next step is further increased.

In addition, due to the cooling effect of cooling the electrode and eventually cooling the epidermis of the skin at the same time as the inhalation step, the epidermis maintains a low temperature and has high skin resistance, and the dermis has a high temperature and has low skin resistance. When irradiating the RF radio frequency, a lot of RF radio frequency flows to the dermis, so that the skin can be regenerated in a desired direction in the deeper part of the skin, and the risk of burns due to overheating of the epidermis can be prevented.

In particular, when the near-infrared laser irradiation is performed in the next step, since the chromophore in the inhalation step is formed deep in the skin (at the depth through which the blood vessel passes), the area where the chromophore is formed during the laser irradiation is intensively heated further. Since hot spots are formed deeply, the low skin resistance at the site can further concentrate the RF irradiation effect.

Fig. 15 shows the results of comparative experiments under the same conditions when high frequency irradiation is performed in the skin inhalation state (a) and when RF irradiation is performed on the skin without it (b). The effect on the epidermis is small when the radiofrequency irradiation is performed in the inhaled state, which indicates that the deep skin effect appears when the radiofrequency irradiation is performed in the skin inhalation state.

FIG. 16 shows a case where RF irradiation (20 times at 100 J / cm 2) is performed on the skin of a subject under inhalation after all the intake, cooling (5 ° C.), and laser irradiation (50 J / cm 2) steps are performed on the meat which is the test object. (a), otherwise RF irradiation is performed in a state in which the skin care device according to the present invention is simply in contact with the skin (b), and RF irradiation is performed in a state where the skin care device according to the present invention is separated from the skin by about 2 mm. (C) is a photograph of the epidermis of the test subject. It can be seen that hemoglobin is much clearer in the case of (a) according to the present invention than in the case of contacting the skin (b). When the skin care device is separated from the skin (c), it can be seen that the skin whitening phenomenon may adversely affect the skin.

17 is a photograph of the cut meat in the experiment of the three cases. It can be seen that the stimulation was applied deeper to the skin in the case of (a) according to the present invention than in the case of contact with the skin (b), and in the case of separating the skin care device from the skin (c), It can be seen that the bleaching phenomenon has adversely affected the skin.

FIG. 18 shows RF irradiation (100 J / cm 2) to the test subject meat in the inhaled state after all the intake, cooling (2 ° C., 5 ° C., 10 ° C.) and laser irradiation (50 J / cm 2) steps are applied to the meat subject. 20 times), and a photograph of the epidermis when RF irradiation was performed in a state in which the skin care device according to the present invention was simply in contact with the skin. According to the present invention (a) it can be seen that it was moderately irritated, but in the case of contact with the skin (b) it can be seen that the burning (burning) occurs to a brown discoloration state.

FIG. 19A is a photograph showing changes in type I collagen before and after use when the apparatus according to the present invention is used, and FIG. 19B is use when the apparatus according to the present invention is used. This photo shows changes in type III collagen before and after.

Optionally, after treatment, the method further comprises (e) irradiating the skin of the subject with red light in the wavelength range of 630 to 640 nm. Most preferably, the red light is best at 635 nm.

As described above, in the light therapy concept, red light has a function of calming and anti-inflammatory function of skin cells excited by inhalation and radio frequency irradiation. Furthermore, since red light also serves to improve blood flow, the red light continues to promote the skin regeneration function of the corresponding area even after the procedure.

According to the present invention as described above, by generating a vacuum to adsorb the skin between a pair of electrodes protruding to the tip of the applicator and performing a high frequency treatment, the therapeutic effect of the skin by the high frequency is increased, the operator during the procedure The discomfort and pain that you feel can be eliminated.

In addition, according to the present invention, the heat generated from the pair of electrodes by the cooling block is cooled, the skin is adsorbed and cooled by the cooling block, using a single electrode with improved treatment function, the skin treatment by high frequency deep into the dermis It can also be parallel. In addition, in the case where the cooling unit is independently formed on each of the pair of electrodes and the refrigerant flow path having the above-described structure is used, the temperature of the electrode can be accurately controlled while the electrode is sufficiently cooled.

In addition, according to the present invention, the effect of radiofrequency treatment can be maximized by laser irradiation cooling the epidermis and penetrating deep into the skin to form a hot spot in the dermis layer.

In addition, according to the present invention, by applying the optical energy of a specific wavelength to the skin to be stimulated to stabilize the skin tissue in the excited state, at the same time to prevent damage to the skin tissue, the applicator of the skin care device that can regenerate the skin Is provided.

Finally, according to the present invention, it is possible to replace the various tips having a detailed difference according to the skin characteristics, it is possible to perform a procedure having a variety of detailed differences by changing only the tip of the tip with one device.

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A housing 11, one or more electrodes disposed inside the housing 11 to generate a high frequency, and one end coupled to the housing 11, and the other end of the through hole 16 which is in close contact with the skin of the subject. And a skin care method using an applicator of a skin care device including a suction means connected to the through hole 16 by inserting a portion of the electrode 14 between the one end and the other end. (a) a suction step of sucking a part of the skin of the subject by the suction means into the through hole; And (d) a high frequency stimulation step of inhaling by the suction means and simultaneously performing high frequency stimulation to the subject through the electrode; Skin care method using the applicator of the skin care device comprising a. According to claim 1, wherein the skin care device further comprises a cooling device for cooling the electrode, Between step (a) and step (d), (b) a skin care method using an applicator of a skin care device, further comprising a cooling step of cooling the epidermal part through the electrode. The skin care device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the skin care device includes a diode laser emitter 12 emitting a near infrared laser of 800-1000 nm, and a transmissive member disposed in front of the diode laser emitter 12 to transmit the laser. (13) further comprising, before the step (d), and (c) a laser irradiation step of irradiating the 800-1000 nm near-infrared laser emitted by the diode laser emitter 12 onto the skin of the subject through the transmission member 13. Skin care method using the applicator. The skin care method using an applicator of a skin care device according to claim 3, wherein the near infrared laser is a near infrared laser in the vicinity of 915 nm. The method of claim 3, wherein after step (d), (e) a skin care method using an applicator of a skin care device, further comprising the step of irradiating the skin of the subject with red light in the wavelength range of 630 to 640 nm. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein after step (d), (e) a skin care method using an applicator of a skin care device, further comprising the step of irradiating the skin of the subject with red light in the wavelength range of 630 to 640 nm.

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