Embodiments of ultrasound probes, systems, and methods for reducing power consumption in ultrasound systems are presented. A target region corresponding to a subject is imaged using an ultrasound probe disposed over a surface of the subject. Further, a distance between the ultrasound probe and the surface is determined during the imaging using a proximity sensor operatively coupled to the ultrasound probe. Subsequently, power consumption in the ultrasound probe is reduced when the determined distance between the ultrasound probe and the surface is greater than a determined threshold. FIG. 3
