| abstract |
In some embodiments, the method comprises positioning at a target portion of the skin surface, delivering ultrasound energy to subcutaneous tissue below the skin surface, creating a biological effect on at least one of the skin surface and the subcutaneous tissue, And improving the appearance of the target portion of the skin surface. Improving the appearance of the target portion of the skin surface can increase skin elasticity, reduce skin oiliness, reduce skin pore size, flatten skin texture, reduce hyperpigmentation, treat and / or prevent acne, reduce blemishes Reduce the appearance of spider varicose veins and / or rosacea, reduce the appearance of scars, reduce the appearance of pregnancy lines, regenerate skin, increase collagen in subcutaneous tissue, tighten sagging sinks, regenerate photoaging skin, of the cortical layer Increasing thickness, reducing wrinkles on the skin surface, creating new tissue in the subcutaneous layer, and combinations thereof. |