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Research Letter: The flexible needle, a safe and easy new technique to inject the face
Author(s) -
Hertzog B,
Andre P
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2010.00498.x
Subject(s) - bevel , flexibility (engineering) , blunt , face (sociological concept) , materials science , computer science , biomedical engineering , forensic engineering , surgery , medicine , mechanical engineering , engineering , mathematics , statistics , social science , sociology
Summary A new medical device, a patented flexible needle is described. The tip of the needle is blunt with a lateral hole and smooth rims. Flexibility is possible due to a very thin wall made of stainless steel. It enables us to inject into the skin most of the filling agents, with less traumatism compared to a classical sharp beveled needle.