METHODS FOR REJUVENATING SKIN BY HEATING TISSUE FOR COSMETIC TREATMENT OF THE FACE AND BODY

摘要

Methods for treating skin and subcutaneous tissue with energy such as ultrasound energy are disclosed. In various embodiments, ultrasound energy is applied at a region of interest to affect tissue by cutting, ablating, micro-ablating, coagulating, or otherwise affecting the subcutaneous tissue to conduct numerous procedures that are traditionally done invasively in a non-invasive manner. Methods of lifting sagging tissue on a face and/or neck are described. Treatment with heat is provided in several embodiments.

主权项

1. A method of treating sagging skin on the face or neck, comprising:
providing a probe that emits ultrasound energy; coupling the probe to a skin surface over a region comprising subcutaneous fat, muscle, and connective tissue; and delivering therapeutic ultrasound energy to the region at a treatment frequency of between 4 MHz and 15 MHz, wherein the therapeutic ultrasound energy thermally treats at least one of the group consisting of subcutaneous fat, muscle, and connective tissue at a specific depth under the skin surface to reduce skin sagging on the face or neck.