Alma Lasers Accent xl, Operator'S Manual

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Clinical Guide
12. Set the power and exposure time and press the
Ready
softkey.
Note
The power setting can be tailored during the treatment,
depending on the patient’s response.
•
For moisturized or sensitive skin – decrease the power by
5-10%.
•
For oily skin, acne-affected, sagging or aging skin –
increase the power by 5-10%.
13. Use the infrared thermometer to measure and record the baseline temperature
of the area to be treated by applying three (3) random measuring points inside
the grid.
14. Position the handpiece in the intended treatment area and start the handpiece
movement prior to pressing the trigger.
Note
Ensure the handpiece is constantly moving during the treatment.
Prolonged in-place positioning might lead to adverse effects!
15. The movement should be circular within the enclosed area of the grid for the
duration of the preset exposure time.
16. Press the trigger and commence the treatment.
17. Monitor the temperature of the treated area using the IR thermometer at the
end of each pass.
18. If the therapeutic temperature is not reached following 1-2 passes, increase the
power by 5-10%.
19. Once the therapeutic temperature is reached, the power should be decreased by
5-10% (since less power is now needed to maintain the temperature).
20. Start counting the passes only after the therapeutic temperature 106-109.5°F
(41-43°C) is reached.
21. If the temperature is well maintained, decrease the power by another 5-10%.
22. When moving to an adjacent area on the grid, you may reduce the power by
yet another 5-10%.
Note
When moving to the adjacent area, fewer passes will be needed
to reach the therapeutic temperature due to the heat build-up.
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