Extension apparatus for artificial hair implants

Abstract

Extension devices for attaching hair extension elements to artificial hair elements that protrude from a subcutaneously implanted hair implant anchor body. One extension device involves a cylindrical structure having respective cavities on opposing ends. One cavity receives the distal end of the artificial hair element while the other cavity receives the hair extension therein. Another extension device involves a hair extension element forming a first portion of the device while a second opposite portion includes a projection that is received inside a hollow interior of the artificial hair element. A third extension device involves a core having a hair extension element projecting from one side of the core while a single cavity is located on a second side, opposite the one side, and which receives the distal end of the artificial implanted hair element therein. The hair extension may comprise ancillary hair elements and bud structures. Ornamental structures may be included on the distal ends of the hair extension element.

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         16 . An extension apparatus for an artificial implanted hair element in a patient's epidermis, the artificial implanted hair element projecting beyond the epidermis and having a distal end, said apparatus comprising:
 a hair extension element having distal portion and a proximal portion, said distal portion comprising ancillary hair elements and wherein said ancillary elements comprise bud structures, said bud structures providing points of attachment for further hair extensions if desired; and   wherein said proximal portion of said hair extension element is configured for being adhesively connected to the distal end of the artificial implanted hair element.   
     
     
         17 . The extension apparatus of  claim 16  wherein said hair extension element comprises synthetic polymers. 
     
     
         18 . The extension apparatus of  claim 17  wherein said hair extension element is a solid hair element. 
     
     
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         30 . A method for forming a hair extension on an artificial implanted hair element in a patient's epidermis, the artificial implanted hair element projecting beyond the epidermis and having a distal end, said method comprising:
 molding a hair extension element having a distal portion and a proximal portion and forming ancillary hair elements, having bud structures thereon, on said distal portion; and   adhesively connecting said proximal portion of said hair extension element to the distal end of the artificial implanted hair element.   
     
     
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