Milestone unveils cosmetic injection instrument for Botox

US-based Milestone Scientific is set to commercially release a new cosmetic injection instrument to deliver botulinum toxin such as Botox and Dysport.

The instrument is claimed to allow improved needle placement with a comfortable grip and comes with an electronic motor to enable precise dosing.

In addition to comfort speed technology for painless injections, the cosmetic instrument includes intuitive touch-screen interface and high-capacity battery.

An electronic record-keeping capability is integrated into the device, eliminating the need for an expensive medical records system.

Results obtained from a survey conducted by the firm in 150 medical professionals such as plastic surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists revealed dissatisfaction with the existing techniques.

Milestone Scientific chairman and interim CEO Leslie Bernhard said: “Based on the results of the study, which indicated dissatisfaction with the current syringe-based technique, these medical professionals indicated a strong desire for improvement in the ability to inject precise dosage units and to minimise patient discomfort.

“As a result, we proceeded with the development of a new cosmetic injection instrument that allows the clinician to inject accurate doses with the precision of a stylus pen that is designed for comfort and superior tactile feel.”

Every injection developed by the firm is documented with an electronic record and is claimed to be verified with audible sound feedback to confirm unit dose.

The firm completed multi-state human factors studies on a set of fully functional pre-production devices.

Based on the findings, Milestone plans to initially launch the cosmetic injection instrument in Europe, followed by expansion into the US and Asian markets.