Method of improving outcomes of dermal tattoos and tattoo removal procedures
AssigneeBio Med Sciences, Inc.
InventorMark E. Dillon
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Abstract
This invention relates to novel methods of improving the overall outcome of a dermal tattoo when it is applied, such methods including applying a silicone-based material (such as a silicone-based film or silicone ointment) to a freshly created tattoo to improve comfort, offer barrier function, promote moist healing, and provide an effect to prevent and reduce scar formation. The invention also relates to a novel method of improving the overall outcome when a dermal tattoo is removed, such method including applying a silicone-based material to the tattoo site as a pre-treatment to laser tattoo removal.
Claims41
A method, comprising the steps of
- applying a tattoo to a person's skin,
- immediately or soon after the tattoo is applied, applying a silicone-based material over and into direct contact with the tattoo, and
- maintaining a silicone-based material in contact with the tattoo for a period of time of at least one day.
A method of removing an existing tattoo from a person's skin, comprising the steps of
- applying a silicone-based material over and into contact with the existing tattoo,
- maintaining a silicone-based material in contact with the tattoo for a period of time of at least one day, and
- after maintaining a silicone-based material in contact with the tattoo for a period of time, removing the tattoo using laser tattoo removal.
A method of treating a newly created tattoo, comprising the steps of
- applying a silicone-based material over and into contact with the newly created tattoo, and
- maintaining a silicone-based material in contact with the newly created tattoo for a period of time of at least one day.
A method, comprising the steps of
- applying a tattoo to a person's skin,
- upon completion of an acute phase of healing at the tattoo site, applying a silicone-based material over and into direct contact with the tattoo during a prolonged phase of healing at the tattoo site, and
- maintaining a silicone-based material in contact with the tattoo for a period of time of at least one day.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.