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CipherX develops pain-free permanent tattoos using disposable microneedle patches
Key points
- CipherX developed "Microdot" patches for permanent tattoos.
- Patches use microscopic, biodegradable needles to deposit pigment.
- The application is pain-free, quiet, and fast.
- The technology is consumer-ready and could be mailed.
New Tattoo Application Method
CipherX, a biotech company based in London, has introduced a new method for applying permanent tattoos. Their "Microdot" patches are designed to provide an alternative to traditional needle-based tattooing. Each patch is approximately the size of a US quarter.
Microneedle Technology
The Microdot patches utilize microscopic, biodegradable needles to deposit pigment into the upper layers of the skin. This process is intended to be quiet, fast, and pain-free, differing from conventional tattooing methods that involve larger needles and associated discomfort.
Consumer Readiness
While similar microneedle technologies have been explored for cosmetic products and tattoo patches since at least 2022, CipherX appears to be the first to bring this concept to a consumer-ready product. The company suggests the patches could eventually be mailed to users.
Application Process
During a demonstration, a transparent guide disc indicated the tattoo placement, followed by an applicator pressing a Microdot patch onto the skin. The patch embedded 112 microneedles. A flexible tattoo bandage and a branded sticker were then applied, with a 15-minute waiting period for the process to complete.
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London-based biotech company CipherX has developed "Microdot" patches that apply permanent tattoos using microscopic, biodegradable needles, offering a pain-free and quick application process. This technology aims to make permanent tattooing more accessible by eliminating traditional needles and noise.