KR20240007826A - A disposable patch for personal aesthetic skin treatment - Google Patents

Abstract

This is a device for personal skin beauty treatment using RF voltage. The device contacts segments of the skin and each contact
It includes a disposable patch containing an assembly of individual electrodes that deliver RF voltage and an RF voltage supply. RF voltage is
Each of the electrodes can be supplied according to a previously determined, experimentally established skin treatment protocol. Depending on the applied RF voltage
The therapeutic RF current generated heats the skin and also first treats the skin segment to produce the desired skin effect.
intermittently apply different electrodes in contact with the skin in sufficient time and sequence to allow adequate cooling of the electrodes.
approved.

Description

Disposable patch for personal skin beauty treatment {A DISPOSABLE PATCH FOR PERSONAL AESTHETIC SKIN TREATMENT}

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of personal cosmetic procedures and more particularly to skin cosmetic treatment procedures.

[0002] For skin tightening or wrinkle reduction, removal of skin damage and blemishes, and reduction of subcutaneous fat or adipose tissue.

The demand for cosmetic treatments is increasing. The types of beauty treatments available usually use different light sources, radio frequency (RF)

It involves the application of energy and sometimes ultrasonic energy.

[0003] Electromagnetic energy is typically applied to the skin of the recipient by selecting a contact element corresponding to the size of the skin segment being treated.

It is delivered to the target segment. Alternatively, a plurality of contact elements may be used, in which case the plurality of contact elements may be used.

They contact individual points on the targeted segment of skin. In the latter case, the treatment period is usually shorter. two

This type of treatment is effective, but uses multiple contact elements to treat individual points or parts of the target segment.

It effectively tightens the skin, reduces wrinkles, and improves skin appearance. Recently, non-invasive non-ablative

Cosmetic dermatological treatments are being introduced and may replace dermabrasion treatments in the future. Heat in non-ablative skin treatments

Red energy causes certain tissue modifications and especially collagen modifications within the dermis. Current non-dermabrasion

Dermatological treatments are used for skin tightening, scar removal, acne treatment, and other cosmetic procedures commonly performed in an outpatient setting.

do.

[0004] In non-ablative skin treatment, RF energy is applied 100㎛ to 2500㎛ below the skin surface, depending on the spacing of the electrodes,

The energy does not affect the skin layer and epidermis, where most skin aging processes occur. Because there is no damage to the epidermis

Therefore, there is little need for recovery time and therefore there is little disruption to daily life. Temporary erythema and mild edema are known

These are the only side effects and these disappear a few hours after treatment. The effectiveness of non-ablative treatments is lower than that of ablative treatments.

all; However, non-ablative skin treatments stimulate new collagen production and heal tissue defects.

[0005] Because it has no side effects and does not leave scars that require a long recovery period, non-ablative treatment requires little downtime.

Unlike ablative skin treatments, which are either medical or completely unrelated and require professional supervision, non-ablative skin treatments, such as collagen

Treatment sessions such as wrinkle reduction and skin tightening related to remodeling can be performed at a time that is most comfortable for the recipient.

It can be used by general users in an in-home environment.

[0006] RF energy is delivered to the skin through electrodes. Appropriate design of RF application electrode, RF energy power setting, and application time

Through this, energy will be accurately delivered to the desired target tissue. For example, the thermal relaxation time of the skin

Shorter energy application times and powers may make non-ablative treatments simpler. Also electromagnetic radiation skin

The employment of an applicator with disposable parts for treatment allows the user to perform the treatment session most comfortably.

It will simplify and facilitate cosmetic treatment in an in-home environment.

[0007] Compared to professional devices, the use of RF energy to perform skin treatments by general users at home is safe.

It requires reinforcement, reduction in device size, and the freedom to perform other tasks simultaneously with treatment.

[0008] A device for personal skin care treatment by RF voltage includes an RF voltage supply and electrodes in contact with a segment of the skin.

Disposable patch containing an assembly of individual electrodes that deliver RF voltage to each skin segment in contact with

Includes (disposable patch). The RF voltage is supplied individually to each of the electrodes, or applied to a group of electrodes.

It can be supplied urgently or to all electrodes of the patch according to a protocol established experimentally in advance. to the applied RF voltage

The RF therapy current generated by heats the skin, causing the desired skin effect and appropriateness of the skin segment first treated.

intermittently on different electrodes in contact with the skin for a period and sequence sufficient to enable cooling.

approved. The selected protocol ensures safe, non-ablative skin treatment parameters.

[0009] Typically, the electrodes are assembled on top of a common carrier or substrate, which may be a reusable or disposable carrier. One or more light sources that provide illumination to the skin segment being treated can be assembled on top of the same substrate. The light sources are RF voltage

on the skin segment being treated independently of the application, simultaneously with the application of the RF voltage, or sequentially with the application of the RF voltage.

It can be operated to illuminate.

to the applied RF voltage

The RF therapy current generated by heats the skin, causing the desired skin effect and appropriateness of the skin segment first treated.

intermittently on different electrodes in contact with the skin for a period and sequence sufficient to enable cooling.

approved. The selected protocol ensures safe, non-ablative skin treatment parameters.

[0010] Various embodiments of the present invention, including method and apparatus embodiments, will be presented with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of example only.
am. Like numbers in the drawings indicate like elements throughout the specification. The present invention device and skin treatment method
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention can be more fully understood and appreciated from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
1 schematically shows one embodiment of the device of the invention for personal skin care treatment,
2A-2D are simplified top views of several embodiments of a disposable RF-skin application patch;
3 is a simplified illustration of a sheet of electrodes comprising multiple embodiment patch shapes according to the method and apparatus of the present invention.
It is a floor plan,
4A and 4B schematically illustrate typical embodiments of aesthetic skin treatment according to the method and device of the present invention;
5A and 5B illustrate additional exemplary embodiments of disposable skin treatment patches according to the method and device of the present invention.
brightness and back view,
6A and 6B are simplified top views of another exemplary embodiment of a disposable RF-skin applied patch;
7A to 7D illustrate the generation of a linear sweeping heating wave effect according to a typical embodiment of the method of the invention.
It is a simplified floor plan,
Figure 8 schematically depicts a user performing skin treatment by the method and device of the present invention.

[0011] As used herein, the term “patch” refers to a substrate having an array of voltage-skin applying elements or electrodes.

The electrodes may be in the form of one or more rows of voltage-skin applying elements, a two-dimensional array of voltage-skin applying elements, or

is in the form of a matrix, or a three-dimensional structure with voltage-skin application elements on the top of the surface to be applied to the skin.

It could be a board.

[0012] The terms “electrodes”, “conductive elements”, “contact elements” and “voltage-voltage”

“Voltage to skin application elements” are used interchangeably herein, e.g. RF

It refers to a device that receives voltage from a source such as a voltage generator and applies the received voltage to the skin.

[0013] The term “skin treatment” used herein refers to the beauty of various skin layers such as the stratum corneum, dermis, and epidermis.

Includes procedures such as skin rejuvenation, skin rejuvenation procedures, removal of pigmented lesions, acne treatment, and collagen shrinkage or destruction.

The terms “RF voltage” and “RF power” are used interchangeably herein. The mathematical relationship between these two parameters is

The system is well known, and if the value of one of the two parameters is known, it is possible to easily determine the value of the other parameter.

[0014] Reference is made to Figure 1, which schematically illustrates an embodiment of the device of the present invention for personal aesthetic skin treatment. Shown in Figure 1

As shown, device 100 includes case 104, disposable RF-skin application patch 108, and connecting case 104 and patch 108.

Includes cable 112. Case 104 includes a power source 116, an RF voltage generator 120, an on-off switch or button 124, and

It may include an operating status indicator 128, such as an LED that emits one or more colors. The on-off switch has multiple

It may include two or more buttons allowing selection of a treatment protocol. Power source 116 is one that is discarded when consumed.

It may be one or more conventional batteries or one or more rechargeable batteries. At the end of the cable 112, there is a case 104 and

A quick disconnect connector (not shown) is provided to allow for easy connection between the disposable RF-skin application patches 108.

do.

[0015] Figures 2A-2D are simplified top views of several embodiments of a disposable RF-skin application patch. 2A instead of patch 108

A rectangular patch 200 that can be used is shown. In general, patches other than patches 108 and 200 described below.

It is a multilayer structure in which one or more electrodes and voltage-skin applying elements 204, 208 are arranged on the top of the substrate 212.

It is treated. The voltage-skin application elements or electrodes 204, 208 may be coated with a coating that enhances certain electrode surface properties.

there is. For example, the coating may be an adhesive comprising a conductive biocompatible adhesive such as a conductive adhesive for biomedical electrodes available from First Water Limited, Ramsbury, Wiltshire (SN8 2RB), United Kingdom.

coatings or conductive adhesives available from Avery Dennison, Inc., Paynesville, OH (44077).

It may be a force-sensitive adhesive. Such adhesives provide reliable electrical and mechanical protection of the electrodes on the skin when the patch is placed on the skin.

This will enable systematic coupling. Protecting adhesive, which can be any suitable paper or plastic material.

A release layer 220 may be attached to the electrodes. The release layer covers the entire surface of the patch. electrode interconnection plate

The other side of the substrate 212 on which the turns are placed is covered by a protective layer 224, which is made of plastic of the desired color.

Alternatively, it may be a paper layer or a lacquer layer. The color of the protective layer is a code that indicates the skin treatment parameters of the patch 200.

can be used

[0016] In another embodiment, the protective layer 224 allows some of the heat generated at the skin-electrode contact surface to pass through the electrodes to the electrodes of the substrate.

It will be a thermally conductive material because it will conduct to the conductive interconnection pattern disposed on the opposite side of the side. moderation

Such materials having an electrically insulating means include aluminum or copper foil, gold contained in the material of the protective layer 224,

It may be a powder or similar material. The heat dissipation ability of the foil is determined by the structure or coating of fine ribs.

This can be improved by providing a fine rough structure of the heat dissipating surface of layer 224. of the substrate

At least one edge is accessible to the RF voltage generator 120 positioned within case 104 (see FIG. 1) by cable 112.

It may have an extension 228 or a bay that allows for high speed connection.

[0017] The patch 200 of FIG. 2A has an electrode layout in which one or more electrodes 204 are located on both sides of the common electrode 208.

This electrode layout enables patch operation similar to the unipolar RF operating mode. The spacing between the electrodes 204 and 208 is

Electrodes 204 that are uniform and disposed on both sides of electrode 208 may be positioned at equal distances from electrode 208 . line

Optionally, the gap between the electrodes can be coated with an electrically insulating adhesive, which improves the stability of the patch against the skin.

Ensures adhesion and stability. Uniform spacing (L) between electrodes ensures that all patches are applied at the same skin treatment depth.

It allows treatment of skin segments, in fact skin volumes located below the surface of the skin segment. different skin deep

For treatment of the skin layers located thereon, patches with different spacing or distances between the electrodes can be used.

Alternatively, different electrode switching patterns could be implemented allowing treatment of skin layers located at different depths.

there is.

[0018] Figure 2B shows patch 234 configured to operate in dipole mode. The common electrode 208 is the same in both directions of the grid.

This has been replaced by electrodes 204 positioned on top of the grid with steps/spacing, but other asymmetric electrode spacings are also possible. select

Optionally, surface mounted LEDs 216 may be included in the patch. Alternatively, an LED or other suitable light source may be used.

A bundle of optical fibers, which may be included within 104 and which may be included within cable 112, direct light to the skin segment being treated.

I can do it. LED 216 or the light source may emit radiation with a wavelength of 570 - 780 nm.

[0019] Voltage-to-skin application elements or electrodes can be produced by different methods. Normally, in printed circuit board (PCB) production,

The methods used may be suitable for producing voltage-to-skin application devices or electrodes. These methods are filled with electrodes

It makes it possible to produce large quantities of substrates at low cost. Depending on the type of processing and material deposition

D, the voltage-skin application elements are flat or, if desired, protrude several μm or more from the surface. The metal deposition pro

By appropriately selecting the process, voltage-skin applying elements can be made flat or have specific shapes and surface textures.

You can. The substrate 212 on which the electrodes 204, 208 and the LEDs 216 are located is common to all electrodes and is made of various materials, typically

Can be made of insulating materials. Examples of suitable substrate materials include thicknesses from 05 mil to 60 mil (125 µm to 1500 µm).

It includes, but is not limited to, polyimide film, paper, or similar materials. All of the aforementioned patches

includes an extension 228 or similar connector type device that allows for quick attachment to the device.

[0020] The patches may have different geometric shapes and sizes. The shape of the patches depends on the skin size to which the patch is applied.

It may resemble areas such as under the eyes, neck, etc. Figure 2c shows a round shaped patch 250. Patches are also bipolar

It can operate in mode. The common electrode 208 is located on top of a grid with the same or different steps in both grid directions.

It can be replaced by electrodes 204. 2D shows a patch 256 having a suitable shape for application under the eyes, for example.

It shows.

[0021] Depending on the embodiment, each of the patches may include one or more temperature sensors 240, which may include a thermistor

It may be a thermistor, a thermocouple, or a thin film sensor.

[0022] Patches for personal fractal skin beauty treatment are designed as a single unit according to the desired predetermined patch shape.

can be provided to Alternatively, patches may be provided within the substrate sheet 300, as shown in FIG. 3.

The substrates 312 of the sheet 300 are made of the same material as the substrate 212 and each substrate has a plurality of different or identical patch shapes and sizes, for example shapes 304, 308, 316, 320. may include. Each of the patch shapes has

Different or identical electrode 324 configurations may be disposed. (For convenience of explanation, all patches except patch (600) are

A layer of electrically conductive adhesive (not shown) is placed on top of the patch.

Covers the surface of each of the poles. The gap between the electrodes may be electrically covered by an electrically insulating adhesive.

A release layer may cover the sheet of disposable patches. minutes of each patch 204, 208, 316, 320, 600 from sheet 300.

Cut lines 330 that enable release may be made in the substrate 312 and the release layer. Skin containing multiple shapes

Supplying therapeutic patches in sheets reduces distribution and manufacturing costs and increases the user's freedom of patch selection.

The size of the patches can vary and adapt to the size of the skin segment being treated. [0023] Patches provide topical skin treatment

It can be as small as 10mm

there is.

[0024] Figures 4A and 4B are diagrams briefly showing an embodiment of skin beauty treatment according to the method and device of the present invention.

Initially, the user applies patch 200, or any other of the aforementioned patches, to the segment of the user's skin to be treated.

Make sure the poles are in firm contact with the skin. The user connects the patch 200 and the case 104 with a cable 112.

and push button 124 (see FIG. 1) to switch on the RF voltage generator 120 and perform the predetermined skin treatment protocol.

You can set one of them. RF voltage generator 120 provides a test RF voltage and connects the patch electrodes and the skin to be treated.

Determine the quality of contact between segments. After determining the electrode status, the RF voltage generator applies RF treatment to the electrodes of the patch.

You will be able to start transmitting voltage. Users can enter the protocol number using the on-off switch.

You will be able to choose the treatment protocol that suits you.

[0025] The magnitude of the test RF voltage supplied to the electrodes is set between 10vrms and 30vrms and the magnitude of the treatment voltage is, when damaging the skin.

The key is set between 20vrms and 200vrms to avoid generating excessive heat. The thermal properties of the skin are sufficiently predictable.

do; That is, the effect of a treatment can be estimated from prior measurements made under laboratory conditions. These measurements are based on RF voltage

This will be the basis for predetermined skin treatment protocols on which the generator operates. RF voltage generator

The length of intervals (and the time between intervals) at which 120 (see FIG. 1) delivers RF voltage and induces RF current in skin 408.

This can be controlled without direct temperature feedback by “dosing” the interval or pulse length of the RF voltage.

There will be. For example, the pulses can be set to have a length of 05 to 4 seconds or to operate in a pseudo-continuous mode.

It could be. Appropriate dosing may be included in each of the above predetermined skin treatment protocols.

will be. Alternatively, the supply of RF voltage can be switched when the skin or electrode temperature exceeds a desired or preset limit.

Temperature sensor 240 (see FIG. 2) may operate to quench off.

[0026] To further mitigate potential skin overheating, the RF voltage is initially common with the common electrode 208 (see FIGS. 2A-2D).

All fractal electrodes located on one side of electrode 208 (e.g., on the left or first side or within the inner circle (Figure 2C))

is transmitted to generate an electric current within the skin, schematically shown by lines 404-1 (FIG. 4A).

[0027] After completing delivery of the RF voltage to the first group of electrodes, the RF voltage generator switches off the first group of electrodes and

The same common electrode 208 and another group of fractal electrodes 204, e.g., the right or second side of the common electrode 208.

Schematically indicated by lines 404-2 (FIG. 4B), starting delivery of RF voltage to electrodes positioned on top or within the outer circle (FIG. 2C).

An electrical current, shown as a red line, is generated within the skin 408. This mode of treatment is a fractal technique of closely spaced skin treatment dots.

Enables healing and reduces the risk of skin overheating. The parts of the skin that are treated first will allow the next part of the skin to be treated.

When thermally relaxing or cooling. (Thermal relaxation time of the skin ranges from several milliseconds to several seconds depending on the depth of treatment.

4B shows a segment of skin 408 mounted on top of patch 200 to be treated.

An optional LED 216 is shown to illuminate the light. Alternatively, an optical fiber guide emitting light from a light irradiation source may be used.

The ends may be mounted on top of patch 200. The LEDs 216 or the ends of the optical fiber are exposed prior to application of RF voltage or

Light may be irradiated to the treated segment of skin 408 after application of pressure or simultaneously with application of RF voltage. coating layer

(224) helps reduce the temperature of the skin surface. with only fractal electrodes (FIG. 2b) or with conventional electrodes 604,

A similar mode or operation can be applied to patches with 704) (FIGS. 6 and 7).

[0028] Patch electrodes 204, 208 (FIG. 2) are pulsed with RF current while in constant contact with or in contact with the skin.

to increase the temperature of the treated skin segment or volume below the skin surface to approximately 60-62°C and for a specific treatment time.

However, heating of the skin surface is limited to below 40-45℃. As mentioned above, the treatment mode and

Data parameters can be predetermined in a laboratory environment and applied/configured by the patch user. treatment parameters

Although predetermined and applied by the patch user in a laboratory environment, the temperature sensor 240 can be activated to control the skin and electrode temperature and switch off the supply of RF voltage to the electrode if necessary.

When in use, the case 104 is placed on the user's waist or hand, similar to the way an iPOD or other music playback device is carried.

It can be placed in one pouch. This allows the user to perform other tasks during the treatment process.

Provides freedom.

[0030] Figures 5A and 5B are front elevational views showing a further embodiment of a disposable skin treatment patch according to the method and device of the present invention;

This is a rear view. Depending on the amount of electrodes, patch 500 may be used in place of patches 104, 200 or any of the other aforementioned patches.

You can. Patch 500 and any other patches described herein may be implemented as disposable patches. The patch is RF

It may include a voltage generator 504 and a power supply such as a battery, so the patch does not require connection to a power supply.

It becomes a self-sufficient patch. The electrodes 204 and 208 of the patch 500 are coated with an electrically conductive adhesive to provide electricity to the skin.

Enables tight electrical and mechanical coupling of the poles. When the patch 500 is applied to the skin, current flows into the skin.

Let's begin. The current is sensed by a current sensor and, if both electrodes are in firm contact with the skin, the RF

The pressure generator is switched on and the therapeutic voltage is supplied to the skin.

[0031] The RF voltage generator 504 of patch 500 may operate according to a single or multiple skin treatment protocols. patch

Optional skin treatment protocol setting device 520 if 500 is designed to operate in multiple skin treatment protocols.

Includes. To instruct the patch/RF voltage generator to operate the desired skin treatment protocol, the user may

Simply connect one or more conductors, leaving one or a set of conductors to enable the skin treatment protocol.

The skin treatment protocol setting device 520 is set by cutting 524 . As a safety measure, temperature sensor (240)

Patch 500 is mounted on top of the substrate and can be used to switch-off the RF voltage supply.

[0032] Figures 6A and 6B are simplified top views of another embodiment of a disposable RF-skin application patch. 6A shows patch 108 vs.

A rectangular patch 600 that can be used on a scene is shown. A patch is a multilayer structure and consists of one or more conventional electrodes or electrodes.

Pressure-to-skin application elements 604, 608 are deposited on top of substrate 612. (Electrodes 604 and 608 may be the same electrode, but

For convenience of explanation, different symbols are given.) The voltage-skin applying elements or electrodes 604, 608 are electrically conductive.

Can be coated with a biocompatible adhesive. Such adhesives communicate with the skin when the patch is placed on the skin.

It will enable reliable electrical and mechanical coupling of the poles. Substrate 612 on which the electrode interconnection pattern is deposited

The other side may be covered by a protective layer, which may be a layer of plastic or paper in the desired color or a layer of lacquer.

You can.

[0033] In another embodiment, the protective layer may be a thermally conductive material, which allows heat generated at the skin-electrode contact surface to be transferred to the electrode.

This is because it conducts through the electrode interconnection pattern deposited on the upper side of the substrate opposite the electrode. material like that

may be aluminum or copper foil, or a metal powder included in the material of the protective layer. Also one or more thermal sensors 240

This can be placed on top of the patch. At least one edge of substrate 612 may have an extension 628 or bay.

This is easily and easily implemented with cable 112 or a similar cable to the RF voltage generator 120 located within case 104 (FIG. 1).

Makes it possible to connect quickly.

[0034] The patch 600 has an electrode layout in which one or more electrodes 608 are located on both sides of the electrode 604. electrode

The spacing between (604, 608) is uniform and the electrodes (608) located on both sides of the electrode (694) are the same from the electrode (604).

It can be located on the street. Uniform spacing between electrodes ensures equal treatment of all skin segments to which the patch is applied.

Enables deep skin treatment. For the treatment of skin layers located at different skin depths,

Patches with different spacing or distances may be used or the order of RF voltage switching between electrodes may be changed.

[0035] To reduce the risk of potential skin overheating, the RF voltage is initially applied to one upper side, e.g., the left side of electrode 604.

Or, the electric current schematically shown by lines 616-1 is transmitted to the electrodes 608 and 604 located on the upper side of the first side.

created within. As a safety measure, temperature sensors 204 are mounted on the top of the patch 600 board to switch the RF voltage supply.

Can be used to turn it off.

[0036] After completing the delivery of the RF voltage to the first group of electrodes 604, 608, the RF voltage generator switches the first group of electrodes

Another group of electrodes 604, 608, such as those located on the right side or the top of the second side of electrode 604.

begins delivering the RF voltage to the skin to generate a current schematically shown by lines 616-2 (FIG. 4B). this

Mode's treatment reduces the risk of skin overheating. The parts of the skin that are treated first will need to be treated when the next part of the skin is treated.

It is thermally relaxing or cooling. The coating layer deposited on the upper back of the electrode reduces the temperature of the skin surface.

It helps.

[0037] Conventional RF electrodes similar to electrodes 604 now distributed on patch 700 in accordance with one embodiment of the method and device of the present invention.

Refer to FIGS. 7A to 7D, which are top views illustrating the generation of the linear sweeping heating wave effect by 704. Figure 7a

, only the first two electrodes are activated and positioned within the skin segment labeled '716-1'.

Creates a direct heating effect. In Figure 7b, the first two electrodes 704 are deactivated and the next two electrodes 704 are activated.

This creates a tissue heating effect within the skin segment marked '716-2'. It repeats like this. As mentioned above, I

Activating the poles 704 creates a linear sweeping tissue heating wave effect that arrows the treated skin segment.

It can be moved in the (720) direction.

[0038] In Figure 7C, all previous electrode pairs are deactivated and only the electrodes 704 of the third electrode pair are activated. In Figure 7d, one

More than one pair of electrodes 704 are activated simultaneously. The distance between active electrode pairs causes thermal relaxation of the treated tissue.

You can be chosen to excel.

[0039] A treatment protocol including treatment mode and treatment parameters can be determined in advance in a laboratory environment. the aforementioned loss

While the dental electrodes are in continuous bonding/contact with the skin, RF current is pulsed to control the temperature of the treated skin volume.

The temperature is raised to approximately 40-62℃ and maintained at that temperature for a certain period of time, but heating of the skin surface is limited to below 40-45℃.

Limited to As is known in the art, methods for cooling electrodes and skin surfaces exist and elsewhere.

explained. Any of these cooling methods may be applied in the treatment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 schematically shows a user performing skin treatment by the method and device of the present invention. User 800 is

A case comprising an RF voltage generator 120 (FIG. 1) against a patch 804, which may have the shape of any of the patches described above.

104 is placed, for example, in a houch 808 carried on the arm 812 of the user 800. Users can use patches (804) and cases (104)

The RF voltage generator 120 is switched on by connecting the cable 112 and pressing the button 124 (FIG. 1). use

The user may set up one of the predetermined skin treatment protocols. RF voltage generator before test RF

Provides pressure and determines the quality of contact between the patch electrodes and the treated segment of skin. Between electrodes and skin

Measurements of impedance serve as an indicator of the quality of contact between the patch electrodes and the treated segment of skin.

You will be able to do it. After determining the electrode status, the RF voltage generator delivers therapeutic RF voltage to the electrodes of the patch.

will start Treatment continues for the time set by the skin treatment protocol and allows the user to take care of other problems or tasks.

It can be dealt with effectively. Operating status indicators such as LEDs that display more than one color if desired by the user

It is possible to track the treatment process by (128) (Figure 1).

[0041] The employment of an applicator containing disposable components for electromagnetic radiation skin therapy used to conduct treatment sessions.

Simplifies and facilitates cosmetic treatment in an in-home setting at a time that is most convenient for the patient. predetermined treatment protocol

According to the call, using RF energy to perform skin treatments is safe and the average user can use it in their residential environment.

makes it possible to use and provides the user with the freedom to perform other tasks simultaneously with treatment.

[0042] A number of embodiments have been described. However, without departing from the spirit and scope of the method and patch structure of the present invention,

It will be appreciated that various changes may be made. Accordingly, other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims.

Included.

Claims (31)

In a patch for personal skin beauty treatment,
A plurality of electrodes supplied with RF voltage that apply the RF voltage to the skin when the patch is applied to the skin segment being treated.
It includes a substrate having,
The electrodes are coated with an electrically conductive adhesive, which patches the skin segment to be treated.
A patch for skin care treatment that enables reliable electrical and mechanical coupling of electrodes. According to claim 1,
The substrate is one of a group of substrates composed of polyimide film, paper, and plastic materials, and ranges from 05 mil to
A patch for skin beauty treatment, having a thickness of 60 mil (125 ㎛ to 1500 ㎛). According to claim 1,
A patch for skin beauty treatment, wherein the space between the electrodes is covered with an electrically insulating adhesive. According to claim 1,
the electrodes are arranged in a pattern enabling operation of the patch in a unipolar or bipolar mode of operation,
The electrodes arranged in a pattern enabling operation of the patch in a unipolar mode of operation include a plurality of active electrodes and
It consists of whole electrodes,
Skin aesthetic treatment, wherein the active electrodes are located on one side of the common electrodes or are surrounded by the common electrodes.
dragon patch. According to claim 1,
wherein the electrodes are arranged in a pattern enabling operation of the patch in a linear sweeping mode of operation.
Patch for cosmetic treatment. According to claim 1,
A patch for skin beauty treatment, wherein the plurality of electrodes enable fractal RF skin treatment. According to claim 1,
A patch for skin aesthetic treatment, further comprising a light source that delivers light of an appropriate wavelength to the skin segment being treated. According to claim 1,
Add one or more temperature sensors that switch the RF voltage supply when the skin or electrode temperature exceeds the required limit.
A patch for skin beauty treatment, including: A sheet of disposable patches for personal skin care treatment, comprising:
a substrate having a plurality of electrodes positioned on different patch shapes each surrounded by a cutting line; and
For cosmetic dermatological treatment, comprising an electrically conductive adhesive layer covering the electrodes positioned over the patch shapes.
Disposable patch sheet. According to clause 9,
For use in cosmetic dermatological treatment, further comprising a release layer protecting the adhesive and covering the sheet.
Disposable patch sheet. According to clause 9,
made in the substrate and release layer, further comprising cut-outs to enable easy patch separation,
Disposable patch sheets for cosmetic treatment. According to clause 9,
The sheet is a one-time use for dermatological treatment, comprising patches with electrodes for conventional and fractal skin treatments.
Patch sheet for. According to clause 9,
The electrodes have a thickness of 05 mil to 60 mil (125 ㎛ to 1500 ㎛) and are made of polyimide film, paper, and plastic material.
A disposable patch sheet for skin care treatment that is deposited on a substrate that is one of a group of substrates composed of materials. In a disposable patch for personal fractal skin beauty treatment,
A device that applies an RF voltage to the skin when applied to the skin and has one or more electrodes covered by an electrically conductive adhesive.
board; and
an RF voltage generator positioned above the substrate and providing an RF voltage to the one or more electrodes;
The RF voltage generator operates when the one or more electrodes form positive contact with the skin.
Disposable patch for treatment. According to claim 14,
Electrodes coated with the electrically conductive adhesive enable secure mechanical coupling of the electrode to the skin.
Disposable patch for minor cosmetic treatment. According to claim 14,
Further comprising a skin treatment protocol selection device for setting a skin treatment protocol,
Operation of the skin treatment protocol selection device is performed by configuring the skin treatment protocol selection device.
Disclosed is a patch for skin beauty treatment. According to claim 14,
The substrate is a polyimide film, paper, and plastic material having a thickness of 05 mil to 60 mil (125 ㎛ to 1500 ㎛).
Disposable patch for cosmetic skin treatment, one of a group of substrates composed of materials. A wearable device for personal skin care treatment, comprising:
Patch according to paragraph 1; and
A wearable RF voltage generator that is in electrical communication with the electrodes of the patch and supplies RF voltage to the electrodes of the patch.
Including,
A skin beauty treatment device wherein the RF voltage is supplied according to a predetermined treatment protocol. According to claim 18,
A device for aesthetic skin treatment, wherein the predetermined treatment protocol is established under laboratory conditions. According to claim 19,
The device for aesthetic skin treatment, wherein the predetermined protocol includes supply of RF voltage in pulsed mode or continuous mode. According to claim 20,
A device for aesthetic skin treatment, further comprising an RF voltage generator providing at least a test RF voltage and a skin treatment RF voltage.
tooth. According to claim 21,
The skin treatment RF voltage is predetermined selected to gradually heat the skin layer volume to a temperature not exceeding 62° C.
A device for skin beauty treatment that is supplied to the electrodes according to a prescribed treatment protocol. In the personal skin beauty treatment method,
Applying a patch comprising two or more active electrodes and one or more common electrodes to the skin segment to be treated;
providing an RF voltage to one or more active electrodes and one common electrode for a predetermined period of time; and
Switching the previously operated active RF electrode to another active RF electrode and operating it for a predetermined operating time.
includes steps,
The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined operating time is a segment of skin thermal relaxation time. According to claim 23,
The predetermined time for supplying RF voltage to the electrodes of the patch is set experimentally.
method. According to claim 23,
Addition of a patch with electrodes enabling one of a group of treatments consisting of conventional and fractal skin treatments
Including, skin beauty treatment method. In the personal fractal skin beauty treatment method,
Applying a patch containing a plurality of electrodes to the skin segment to be treated;
Supplying an RF voltage to a first pair of the plurality of electrodes and applying a skin segment between at least the first pair of electrodes.
Steps to open; and
Supplying an RF voltage to a second pair of the plurality of electrodes and applying a skin segment between at least the second pair of electrodes.
It includes ten steps,
The RF voltage is applied to the second pair of electrodes after sufficient time to allow thermal relaxation of the skin between the first pair of electrodes.
A fractal skin beauty treatment method applied to electrodes. In an autonomous patch for personal RF skin treatment,
A substrate with one or more electrodes distributed on the top
RF voltage generator and power supply; and
Includes a treatment protocol setting device that can be set by the user,
The user can configure the desired skin treatment protocol by constructing a combination of conductors that activate the treatment protocol.
A fractal skin beauty treatment device that sets the device to the desired treatment protocol. In a device for personal skin beauty treatment,
A patch with a plurality of electrodes distributed on the top that apply RF voltage to the skin when applied to the skin; and
an RF voltage supply that supplies RF voltage to the electrodes when the electrodes are in contact with the skin,
The RF voltage supply supplies RF voltage to a predetermined pair of electrodes each time to produce a linear skin sweeping heating wave effect.
A skin beauty treatment device that generates skin. According to clause 28,
A plurality of electrodes distributed on the patch are coated with an electrically conductive adhesive,
The adhesive enables secure electrical coupling of the electrodes to the skin. According to clause 28,
A plurality of electrodes distributed on the patch are distributed in a sequence following each other on the patch,
treatment device. According to clause 28,
The distance between the predetermined pair of electrodes is selected to enable thermal relaxation of the skin.