Multifunction microdermabrasion wand
A multifunctional microdermabrasion wand provides to the wand operator the capability to perform microdermabrasion of a skin surface while simultaneously delivering one or more skin treatment serums. The operator can also simultaneously deliver ultrasonic energy through the wand to the skin surface. The operational controls for the multifunctional wand provide for operator control of the quantity delivered of one or more serums. The system also provides operator control of the ultrasonic energy delivered by the wand and a feed back control system to maintain a preset energy delivery level. The wand allows for conducting microdermabrasion, serum infusion and ultrasonic energy delivery to the skin surface in any combination simultaneously as well as serially.
1 . A multifunction microdermabrasion wand for treating a skin surface comprising:
a front end including an abrasive tip, one or more piezoelectric elements, a piezo plate, and a cartridge mount adapter,
wherein the abrasive tip is configured for removing an outer portion of the skin surface, the abrasive tip comprising a crystalline material bound to a surface of the abrasive tip,
wherein the one or more piezoelectric elements and the piezo plate are configured to combine to transmit ultrasonic energy to the skin surface, and
wherein the cartridge mount adapter is configured to receive a front end of a first removable cartridge of one or more removeable cartridges, wherein the first removable cartridge contains a skin treatment serum;
a back end including a rear housing configured to receive a rear end of the first removable cartridge, wherein an input connector extends outwardly from the rear housing and is configured to receive pressurized gas and provide the pressurized gas to the rear end of the first removable cartridge thereby driving a skin treatment serum from the first removable cartridge; and
a cartridge covering component that extends from the front end to the back end and encompasses at least a portion of the first removable cartridge,
wherein the multifunction microdermabrasion wand and the one or more removeable cartridges in combination are configured for controlled delivery of the skin treatment serum to the skin surface being treated.
2 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein the back end includes a vacuum connector configured to attach to a vacuum pump, wherein the vacuum connector is configured to pass at least one of excess serum, debris, or skin cells toward the vacuum pump.
3 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein the one or more piezoelectric elements is a disc or ring comprised of a ceramic alloy composition that is configured to convert a high frequency electrical signal into a mechanical vibration.
4 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein the piezo plate is bonded onto or in contact with the abrasive tip.
5 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein the piezo plate is located adjacent the abrasive tip.
6 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , further comprising:
a flow channel located between the piezo plate and the abrasive tip, wherein the flow channel is configured to provide at least one of serum infusion via a positive flow or suction via a negative pressure for removal of excess serum and skin debris.
7 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 6 , further comprising:
a positive flow port having a distal point at the front end adjacent the abrasive tip and connected to the flow channel, wherein the positive flow port is configured to provide the serum infusion; and
a negative flow port having a distal point at the front end adjacent the abrasive tip and connected to the flow channel, wherein the negative flow port is configured to provide the suction.
8 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein the one or more piezoelectric elements are piezo-ceramic elements.
9 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein the one or more piezoelectric elements are bonded to an underneath surface of an applicator tip thereby insulating the one or more piezoelectric elements from an outside environment.
10 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein the first removeable cartridge of the one or more removeable cartridges is configured to receive pressurized gas through a hole located on a side of the first removeable cartridge.
11 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 10 , wherein the first removeable cartridge includes a moveable inner bottom that is configured to move in response to receipt of the pressurized gas thereby causing delivery of the skin treatment serum to the skin surface.
12 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein at least one of fluid delivery, circulation and dispersion are provided by a variable controlled vacuum or other air flow.
13 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , further comprising:
a cartridge receiver portion formed between the front end and the back end, wherein the cartridge receiver portion includes the cartridge mount adapter in a front area of the cartridge receiver portion.
14 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 13 , wherein the cartridge mount adapter includes a cartridge release that is configured for manual operation.
15 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 13 , wherein the cartridge mount adapter is configured to receive two serum cartridges in a side-by-side configuration.
16 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein the one or more piezoelectric elements include two piezoelectric elements, wherein a first piezoelectric element is configured to provide a first ultrasonic frequency and a second piezoelectric element is configured to provide a second ultrasonic frequency different from the first ultrasonic frequency.
17 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 1 , wherein a first removeable cartridge of the one or more removeable cartridges includes a valve tip configured to control flow of the skin treatment serum.
18 . The multifunction microdermabrasion wand of claim 17 , wherein the valve tip is configured to receive external pressure resulting in a manual express of the skin treatment serum.
19 . A multifunction microdermabrasion wand for treating a skin surface comprising:
a front end including an abrasive tip, one or more piezoelectric elements, a piezo plate, and a cartridge mount adapter,
wherein the abrasive tip is configured for removing an outer portion of the skin surface, the abrasive tip comprising a crystalline material bound to a surface of the abrasive tip,
wherein the one or more piezoelectric elements and the piezo plate are configured to combine to transmit ultrasonic energy to the skin surface, and
wherein the cartridge mount adapter is configured to receive a front end of a first removable cartridge of one or more removeable cartridges, wherein the first removable cartridge contains a skin treatment serum;
a back end including:
a rear housing configured to receive a rear end of the first removable cartridge, wherein an input connector extends outwardly from the rear housing and is configured to receive pressurized gas and provide the pressurized gas to the rear end of the first removable cartridge thereby driving a skin treatment serum from the first removable cartridge, and
a vacuum connector configured to attach to a vacuum pump, wherein the vacuum connector is configured to pass at least one of excess serum, debris, or skin cells toward the vacuum pump;
a cartridge receiver portion adjacent the front end, wherein the cartridge receiver portion includes a cartridge mount adapter in a front area of the cartridge receiver portion and is configured to receive the one or more removable cartridges; and
a cartridge covering component that extends from the front end to the back end and encompasses at least a portion of the first removable cartridge.