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Reduced production is often caused by local impairment of the formation permeability due to the interaction of the reservoir with drilling and completion fluids. The problem may be further compounded by impairment caused by fines migration during production. High frequency sonic and ultrasonic waves have been used in many industrial applications to remove contaminants like dirt, oil, and grease from parts immersed in fluids. An obvious extension of this application is the removal of wellbore impairment by exposing it to high frequency acoustic waves. The influence of high frequency waves is limited to the near wellbore environment due to high attenuation. Dedicated experiments under realistic downhole conditions have been carried out in both linear as well as radial configurations. We have examined the acoustic power needed to remove near wellbore formation damage due to fines and particles plugging and drilling induced damage. Specific issues related to well completion and envelope of acoustic stimulation are presented. The laboratory results have led to the design and construction of a slim, high power and high frequency (above 10 kHz) downhole acoustic tool for field deployment. This paper outlines the concept and presents key experimental results to support the claim. Key features of a prototype downhole tool are described.