SYSTEM FOR NONINVASIVE SKIN TIGHTENING
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Abstract
A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treating the SMAS region by first, imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area and surrounding structures, second, delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, timing, and energy level to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, and third to monitor the treatment area before, during, and after therapy to plan and assess the results and/or provide feedback.
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2. An ultrasound treatment system for noninvasive tissue tightening with controlled thermal injury, the system comprising:
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an ultrasound probe, a control system comprising a microprocessor, an image processor, and a motion controller; and a display, wherein the ultrasound probe comprises a housing, wherein the housing contains an ultrasound imaging element, an ultrasound therapy element, and a motion mechanism, wherein the ultrasound imaging element is connected to the display, wherein the ultrasound imaging element is configured for imaging a region of interest under the skin surface, wherein the region of interest comprises a tissue, wherein the tissue comprises at least one of the group consisting of a dermis, a superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, and a muscle tissue, wherein the display is configured to display an image of the region of interest, wherein the ultrasound therapy element is configured for delivery of energy at a temperature sufficient to cause shrinkage of a plurality of collagen fibers in at least one of the group consisting of the dermis, the SMAS tissue, and the muscle tissue at a depth under the skin surface, wherein the ultrasound therapy element is connected to the motion mechanism, wherein the motion mechanism is connected to the motion controller, wherein the motion mechanism moves the ultrasound therapy element along a line to form a plurality of thermal foci with a size and a shape at the depth for tightening the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An ultrasound treatment system for noninvasive tissue tightening with controlled thermal injury, the system comprising:
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an ultrasound probe comprising a housing, wherein the housing contains an ultrasound imaging element, an ultrasound therapy element, and a motion mechanism, and a control system in communication a motion controller and the ultrasound therapy element; wherein the ultrasound imaging element is configured for imaging a region of interest under the skin surface, wherein the region of interest comprises a tissue, wherein the tissue comprises at least one of the group consisting of a dermis tissue, a superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, and a muscle tissue, wherein the ultrasound therapy element is configured for delivery of energy at a temperature sufficient to cause shrinkage of a plurality of collagen fibers in at least one of the group consisting of the dermis tissue, the SMAS tissue, and the muscle tissue at a depth under the skin surface, wherein the ultrasound therapy element is connected to a portion of the motion mechanism, wherein the motion mechanism is in communication with the motion controller, wherein the motion mechanism moves the ultrasound therapy element to form a plurality of thermal foci at the depth for tightening the tissue. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An ultrasound treatment system for noninvasive tissue tightening with controlled thermal injury, the system comprising:
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an ultrasound probe comprising an ultrasound therapy element and a motion mechanism, wherein the ultrasound therapy element is configured for delivery of energy at a temperature sufficient to cause shrinkage of a plurality of collagen fibers in at least one of the group consisting of a dermis tissue, a superficial muscular aponeurosis system (SMAS) tissue, and a muscle tissue at a depth under the skin surface, wherein the ultrasound therapy element is connected to the motion mechanism, wherein the motion mechanism moves the ultrasound therapy element to form a plurality of thermal foci at the depth for tightening at least one of the group consisting of the dermis tissue, the SMAS tissue, and the muscle tissue. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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