Alma Lasers Accent xl, Operator'S Manual

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Clinical Guide
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Photography stand
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Mirror
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High resolution digital or 35mm film camera
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If protective eyewear is used (not required) – only plastic-made eyewear should
be used!
Warning
The use of any water-based (ultrasonic) gel or baby oil on the skin is prohibited!
A.8. Pre-Treatment Information
A.8.1. General
During the first visit the physician (or an authorized staff member) should:
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Take a detailed patient medical and acne history, including previous
treatment modalities, and examine the dermatology condition for suitability
of treatment with the Accent XL system.
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Determine why the patient is seeking treatment and understand his/her
expectations.
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Discuss the treatment regimen with the patient.
A.8.2. Counseling
During the first visit, the physician (or an authorized member of the staff) should
inform the patient of the following:
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Patient’s wrinkles/rhytids must be examined while in upright/standing
position.
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Acceptable results will likely take a number of treatments given over
several months.
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There may be very mild discomfort associated with the treatment.
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Transient erythema/edema may appear immediately following treatment.
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No local anesthetic will be used anytime during the treatment regimen.
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Operator's Manual