Methods and systems for treating stretch marks through deep tissue
tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system
comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing
ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region
comprising an epidermis, a dermis and a deep dermis. In accordance with
various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be
configured to achieve depth from 0 mm to 1 cm with a conformal selective
deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue in
the range of frequencies from 2 to 50 MHz. In addition, a therapeutic
ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging
or imaging/monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with
imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration
thereof.