Cutometer Dual MPA 580 | Probes - Skin ...

Cutometer Dual MPA 580 | Probes - Skin Analyser

Supplier: Medisa

Cutometer Dual MPA 580 - The World's Most Established Elasticity Measurement by Suction

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For more than 30 years elasticity measurements with the Cutometer® have been recognized as standard in cosmetology and have been used to support the latest discoveries in this field. Due to its precision and ease of use compared to other elasticity measurement methods, the Cutometer® is mentioned in most studies on this subject worldwide.

The new software MPA CTplus simplifies the work and offers additional benefits.

The measuring principle of the Cutometer® is based on the suction method, where negative pressure deforms the skin mechanically. The pressure is created in the device and draws the skin into the aperture of the probe and after a defined time, releases it again.

Inside the probe, the penetration depth is determined by a non-contact optical measuring system. This optical measuring system consists of a light source and a light receptor, as well as two prisms facing each other, which project the light from transmitter to receptor. The light intensity varies due to the penetration depth of the skin. The resistance of the skin to the negative pressure (firmness) and its ability to return into its original position (elasticity) are displayed as curves (penetration depth in mm/time) in real time during the measurement. From these curves a variety of interesting measurement parameters can be calculated related to elastic and visco-elastic properties of skin surface and skin aging.

The typical shape of a curve of human skin is based on the different forces of elastin and collagen in the skin. Elastin is responsible for the flexibility of the skin whereas collagen’s main task is to keep the skin in shape.

The first, very straight part of the curve is shaped by the proportion of elastin in the skin as it easy to displace and very flexible. When skin starts to “creep” inside the probe, the collagen has taken over. It is stronger and resists the mechanical force better. Immediately after the pressure of the device has ceased, the collagen start to bring skin back to its original shape. Therefore in young skin with fresh collagen, the skin instantly returns more closely to its original position than in aged skin. In the end, eventually the elastin sees to the complete recovery of the skin.

Advantages of the Cutometer®

Worldwide established suction method to look at skin's elasticity and its biological age with a broad range of studies.
The measurement (behavior of the skin during suction and relaxation) is monitored as instant live curves on the screen.
The small, convenient size of the probe allows successful measurement of skin areas that are difficult to reach.
The probe contains an elastic spring that provides constant pressure of the probe on the skin.
The probe can be delivered with several aperture sizes (2, 4, 6 and 8 mm Ø) to fit different skin sites and different study requirements. The Cutometer® dual MPA 580 can feature two elasticity measurement probes with different aperture Ø at the same time.
The probe head can easily be cleaned after each measurement.
The Cutometer® MPA 580 is at the same time a Multi Probe Adapter system and can be used with the Sebumeter® and up to 4 other probes of your choice.

Measurement Parameters

The settings in the MPA CTplus software are flexible and set by the user according to different applications (suction time, relaxation time, pressure/pressure rate, repetitions, etc.). The programme allows the calculation of a lot of interesting parameters from the different portions of the measurement curve during suction and recovery.
Most measurements in literature have been performed in mode 1 (full suction followed by complete relaxation).

Advantages of the Cutometer®

Worldwide established suction method to look at skin's elasticity and its biological age with a broad range of studies.
The measurement (behavior of the skin during suction and relaxation) is monitored as instant live curves on the screen.
The small, convenient size of the probe allows successful measurement of skin areas that are difficult to reach.
The probe contains an elastic spring that provides constant pressure of the probe on the skin.
The probe can be delivered with several aperture sizes (2, 4, 6 and 8 mm Ø) to fit different skin sites and different study requirements. The Cutometer® dual MPA 580 can feature two elasticity measurement probes with different aperture Ø at the same time.
The probe head can easily be cleaned after each measurement.
The Cutometer® MPA 580 is at the same time a Multi Probe Adapter system and can be used with the Sebumeter® and up to 4 other probes of your choice.