The present invention is directed to an apparatus for harvesting a dermal micro-organ. In particular, the apparatus comprises a support configuration to support a skin-related tissue structure from which said dermal micro-organ is to be harvested and a cutting tool able to separate said dermal micro-organ from said skin-related tissue structure. The present invention is also directed to a method for harvesting a dermal micro-organ. In particular, the method comprises supporting a skin-related tissue structure from which said dermal micro-organ is harvested and separating said dermal micro-organ from said skin-related tissue structure.
