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Methods and apparatus for coupling a HIFU transducer to a skin surface

  • US 8,920,320 B2
  • Filed: 03/10/2006
  • Issued: 12/30/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for delivering high intensity focused ultrasound energy to a skin surface, the method comprising:

  • applying a thin film of fluid consisting of water having less than 1% impurities by weight on the skin surface so the skin surface is at least lightly moistened;

    placing a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer on to the moistened skin surface;

    pressing the ultrasound transducer against the skin surface so that said film of water is distributed between the skin surface and the transducer.

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