Method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening
First Claim
1. A method of providing a treatment to a facial skin surface, the method comprising:
- identifying a portion of the facial skin surface above a treatment region comprising a SMAS layer;
delivering ultrasound energy to the treatment region; and
ablating a portion of the SMAS layer with the ultrasound energy;
thereby improving an appearance of the facial skin surface.
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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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1. A method of providing a treatment to a facial skin surface, the method comprising:
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identifying a portion of the facial skin surface above a treatment region comprising a SMAS layer; delivering ultrasound energy to the treatment region; and
ablating a portion of the SMAS layer with the ultrasound energy;
thereby improving an appearance of the facial skin surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for providing a noninvasive face lift, the method comprising:
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imaging with ultrasound a region of interest of a face, the region of interest comprising a SMAS layer; delivering ultrasound energy from a transducer probe to the region of interest; and
ablating a portion of the SMAS layer in the region of interest with the ultrasound energy, thereby tightening skin on the face. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for administering noninvasive treatment to skin on a face, the method comprising:
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identifying a treatment region positioned on a face and comprising a skin layer and a SMAS layer; coupling an ultrasound transducer to the treatment region; directing ultrasound energy from the ultrasound transducer into the treatment region; and
ablating a portion of the SMAS layer with the ultrasound energy, thereby creating at least one lesion in the SMAS layer and tightening a portion of the skin on the face. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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