Table 3.
Summary of the main characteristics of the acoustic field during high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for different exposure parameters
| Exposure | Acoustic power | Maximum absolute pressure | Maximum magnitude of intensity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | MPa | W/cm2 | ||
| NFD0.8, 0.6 J | 4.00 | 32.0 | 25,778 | Dermis |
| NFD0.8, 0.4 J | 2.67 | 26.1 | 17,137 | Dermis |
| NFD1.3, 0.5 J | 3.33 | 22.9 | 13,284 | Dermis |
| NFD1.3, 0.3 J | 2.00 | 17.7 | 7970 | Dermis |
Time of single exposure was equal to 0.15 s and it was the same for all HIFU treatments
NFD nominal focal depth