Inventors:
Steven E. Greer - New York NY, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/32
Abstract:
A dissecting device includes a plurality of blades which are pivotally mounted on a base. A wire is connected with each of the blades to effect pivotal movement of the blades relative to the base. The base includes a guide wire passage. When the appearance of a patient's skin is to be changed, the dissecting device is moved onto a guide wire which has been inserted beneath a selected portion of the patient's skin. The dissecting device is moved along the wire to a location beneath the selected portion of the skin and is actuated to dissect connective tissue. An implant, such as a collagen sheet, mesh, or other material, is positioned at the location beneath the selected portion of the patient's skin.