METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ULTRASOUND TREATMENT OF SKIN

摘要

Methods and systems for treating stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis and a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth from 0 mm to 1 cm with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue in the range of frequencies from 2 to 50 MHz. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging/monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof

主权项

1. A method for treating stretch marks in skin, said method comprising:
identifying a region of interest corresponding to a stretch mark in a skin surface, said region of interest comprising at least a portion of dermis, fibrous fascia, and subcutaneous fat; directing ultrasound energy into said region of interest heating a portion of said region of interest; treating at least a portion of said stretch mark; and treating said subcutaneous fat.