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

  • US 20180126192A1
  • Filed: 01/04/2018
  • Published: 05/10/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating sagging skin, 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.

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