Title:
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ULTRASOUND TISSUE TREATMENT
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2019048175
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide a method and system (100) for noninvasive tissue treatment.SOLUTION: An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring and cautery for treating tissue regions (106), such as the SMAS region, photoaged tissue, acne and sebaceous glands, and/or sweat glands. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treating the tissue region by firstly imaging the region of interest for localization of a treatment area and surrounding structures, secondly delivering ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, timing and energy level to achieve a desired therapeutic effect, and thirdly monitoring the treatment area before, during and after therapy to plan and assess results and/or provide feedback.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A
Inventors:
BARTHE PETER G
SLAYTON MICHAEL H
MAKIN INDER RAJ S
O'CONNOR BRIAN D
SLAYTON MICHAEL H
MAKIN INDER RAJ S
O'CONNOR BRIAN D
Application Number:
JP2018241100A
Publication Date:
March 28, 2019
Filing Date:
December 25, 2018
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GUIDED THERAPY SYSTEMS LLC
International Classes:
A61N7/00
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Foreign References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takeshi Oshio