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Skin Cell Gun

February 17, 2017 12 Comments

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skin gunThe skin cell gun, also known as the skin gun or SkinGun, is a device that sprays a persons own stem cells to treat burns and other wounds. The skin gun is used along with a technique that isolates adult stem cells from a small stamp-sized area of the patient’s own skin for application to the wound bed, where they differentiate into normal skin. This treatment can replace conventional methods of treating severe wounds, such as skin grafting. Studies show that injured skin tissue regenerates after skin gun treatment significantly faster than after traditional treatment methods. [1] [2] [3]

The skin gun, along with related cell isolation methodologies, were acquired by RenovaCare, Inc. in 2013.[4] The company continues to develop the technology and treatment protocol for commercial distribution, under the brand names SkinGun and CellMist System respectively. RenovaCare is also exploring opportunities to apply its SkinGun treatments to additional indications, including chronic wounds, pigmentation disorders, and cosmetic applications. [5] 

To find out more about regenerative wound care, take a wound care certification course and become wound care certified!

Resources

  1.  Hartmann B., et al. Sprayed cultured epithelial autografts for deep dermal burns of the face and neck. Ann Plast Surg. 2007 Jan;58(1):70-3. (link retrieved Feb 4, 2015)
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Gerlach, J. C. et al. Method for autologous single skin cell isolation for regenerative cell spray transplantation with non-cultured cells. Int J Artif Organs 2011; 34(3): 271 – 279 (link retrieved Feb 4, 2015)
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Gerlach, J. C. et al. Autologous skin cell spray-transplantation for a deep dermal burn patient in an ambulant treatment room setting. Burns 37, e19-e23 (2011) (link retrieved Feb 4, 2015)
  4. Jump up ^ RenovaCare, Inc. (formerly Janus Resources, Inc.) SEC form 8-K/A filed on November 21, 2013.. (link retrieved Feb 4, 2015)
  5. Jump up ^ RenovaCare, Inc. Website Technology Q&A (link retrieved Feb 4, 2015)

Categories: Adjunctive Modalities

About the Author

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Laurie Swezey, founder and president of WoundEducators.com, has been a Registered Nurse for more than a quarter century, with most of those years dedicated to wound treatment. Ms. Swezey is a Certified Wound Care Nurse and a Certified Wound Specialist.

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  1. Bob says

    October 19, 2017 at 7:50 am

    I was burned 40 years ago with bad scaring. I have had skin grafts. Can the skin gun still help me?

    Reply
    • Laurie Swezey says

      October 19, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Hi Bob, I recommend that you contact a certified wound specialist to assess your wound. You can search for certified wound specialists in your area here: https://portal.abwmcertified.org/ABWMweb/Directory/ABWMcontent/Directory.aspx

      Following is an article that you may find interesting: https://clinicalposters.com/news/2011/0204-skin-cell-gun.html
      best of luck!

      Reply
  2. Michael says

    November 29, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    Hey Laurie,

    My mother has had open wounds on her feet for several years now. We have been to several wound specialist without any success. I don’t think they had access to this treatment at the time though. Is there anyone who you could put me in contact with or any wound centers I could call and speak with about this or a newer treatment? Thanks and have a wonderful night.

    Reply
    • Laurie Swezey says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      I recommend that you contact a certified wound specialist to locate a wound center in your area. You can search for certified wound specialists in your area here: https://portal.abwmcertified.org/ABWMweb/Directory/ABWMcontent/Directory.aspx

      best of luck!

      Reply
  3. Samuel Gonzalez says

    June 10, 2018 at 4:30 pm

    it really looks amazing , but where can we get that kind of treatment >?!! I got a wound with no skin of a size of a dollar coin where used to have a old skin graft before but due to infection came off !!

    Reply
    • Holly Hingle says

      June 10, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      Samuel,

      I recommend that you contact a certified wound specialist to assess your wound and see if this would be an appropriate treatment. You can search for certified wound specialists in your area here: https://portal.abwmcertified.org/ABWMweb/Directory/ABWMcontent/Directory.aspx

      Reply
  4. Steve Sebonez says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    How many of these devices are available in the United States, and if none, then in the world?

    Reply
    • Holly Hingle says

      July 23, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Hi Steve! Thanks for your inquiry – We suggest contacting RenovaCare to get an accurate estimate. We hope you enjoyed our content about wound care management.

      Reply
  5. summar says

    July 24, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Hi how are you .I want to know what the price for skin gun and how can I buy it and from whete

    Reply
    • Wound Educators says

      August 5, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      Summar,

      Thanks for your inquiry – We suggest contacting RenovaCare to get an accurate estimate. We hope you enjoyed our content about wound care management.

      Reply
  6. MARK CARLSON says

    July 24, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON A CHRONIC WOUND FOR 1 1/2 YEARS WITH NO REAL PROGRESS. THE WOUND IS NEAR AN OLD BURN SCAR BUT JUST NOT HEALING. NO DIABETES, BLOOD FLOW OKAY, ETC. I HAVE BEEN WARNED ABOUT AN AUTOGRAFT AS IT MAY COVER AN AREA WITH INFECTION. THE SKIN GUN SEEMS TO BE A SOLUTION. AT THIS POINT, I AM WILLING TO TRY ANYTHING, BUT DON’T WANT TO LOSE MY FOOT. THE AREA IS JUST ABOVE MY ANKLE AND NOT HEALING! PLEASE, SOME ANSWERS!! I WILL TRAVEL WHERE I HAVE TO. MARK 727-460-3852. WHERE TO GO? WHO TO CALL? I WAS BURNED AT 15, NOW 69! THE AREA IS CLOSE TO OLD BURN AREAS AND AROUND 1 INCH IN CIRCUMFERENCE. HELP!! HELP!!

    Reply
    • Wound Educators says

      August 5, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Mark,

      We recommend finding a wound care specialist ASAP. Search for a wound specialist in your area here: https://portal.abwmcertified.org/ABWMweb/Directory/ABWMcontent/Directory.aspx

      Reply

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