Inventors:
Harold D. Clavin - Santa Monica CA
International Classification:
A61H 500
Abstract:
An adhesive tape and method for use thereof in non-surgically taking a tuck in loose skin such as that comprising the upper eyelid. When applied to a drooping upper eyelid by stretching the skin of the eyelid away from ciliary margin, applying a precut, preshaped tape to the eyelid, and then folding the skin of the upper eyelid down to be attached to the other side of the tape and then back upon itself, a pseudo upper blepharoplasty is effected, which can be left in place for extended periods of time, thus avoiding surgery. The adhesive strip has a backing and adhesive such as to make the strip very thin, very soft and pliable, strong, tear resistant, easily conformed to body contours, non-irritating and water resistant. An applicator device having a receiving surface for releasably holding the adhesive strip to facilitate the applying of the strip to the skin surface.