Method and device for collagen growth stimulation

Abstract

Provided is an applicator for skin treatment having one or more RF electrodes. An article is located between the electrodes, such as a roller or flexible belt containing one or more protruding pins electrically isolated from the RF electrodes. Also provided is a system for skin treatment including the applicator and a control unit. Further provided is a method of treating skin disorders in which a section of the skin is heated while, essentially simultaneously, one or more holes are placed in the heated section of the skin. The present method may be used, for example, in collagen remodeling.

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         23 . A method of treating skin disorders, comprising heating a section of the skin while, essentially simultaneously, piercing one or more holes in the heated section of the skin. 
     
     
         24 . The method of treating skin disorders according to  claim 23 , wherein the skin is heated by a source of RadioFrequency (RF). 
     
     
         25 . The method of treating skin disorders according to  claim 23 , wherein the skin is heated by a source of light. 
     
     
         26 . The method of treating skin disorders according to  claim 23 , wherein the skin is cooled by a source of cooling fluid. 
     
     
         27 . The method of treating skin disorders according to  claim 23 , further comprising:
 (a) puncturing a section of skin by one or more invasive pins, and introducing fragmental holes into the skin; and   (b) stimulating collagen growth in the skin using an RF electrode and heating the skin.