Method and system for treating stretch marks

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 skin surface disfigured by a stretch mark; identifying a region of interest under said skin surface, said region of interest comprising at least a portion of a dermis and a fibrous fascia; coupling an ultrasound probe to said skin surface; wherein said ultrasound probe comprises an ultrasound therapy element and a motion mechanism inside the ultrasound probe; wherein the motion mechanism is controlled by a control system in communication with the ultrasound probe, delivering ultrasound energy, using said ultrasound therapy element, to said region of interest to form at least one thermal lesion at a temperature of greater than 60 degrees Celsius in said region of interest; and activating said motion mechanism via said control system for mechanical movement inside the ultrasound probe for controllably creating a plurality of thermal lesions along a line within said region of interest to initiate a response that leads to improving an appearance of said stretch mark.