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Application
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After the treatment a slight, perifollicular erythema can be seen. If the hair is dark and thick the
formation of a perifollicular oedema is also possible. These effects are normal and last for a period of
between few hours and 2 days.
If the device is used as intended and there is the compliance of the patient blisters, crusts as well as
pigment changes seldom develop (light protection!) Normally, blisters and crust heal without any
consequences within about one week. Pigment changes can be observed for some months.
Persistent pigment changes and scars are very seldom.
In rare cases dark hair can decolor and then it cannot be removed by the laser/light due to the
missing absorption. It is also very seldom that a paradox hair growth, i.e. stimulation of hair growth
at the border of the treated area, is observed.
6.4.6 Preparing laser epilation
As a compulsory pre-condition, the area to be treated must be absolutely shaved and cleaned.
Remove also deodorants or other cosmetic products.
For applying the
mode (which is suitable for large areas only) an area of 10 x 10cm²
has to be marked by a white pencil (e.g. Kajal)
Before treating the upper lip a moistened piece of gauze or the like should be placed between upper
lip and teeth, in order to intercept the small part of the laser radiation, which can pass through the
upper lip, and to avoid the heating-up of the teeth (can be possibly painful).
To document the treatment success photos should be taken.
Normally, anesthesia is not required because the laser epilation with the MeDioStar causes relatively
little pain thanks to the precooling with the cold metal probe of the handpiece. For sensitive body
areas or very extensive treatment areas, a topical anesthetic, for example EMLA, can be applied
depending on the pain tolerance and the application technique (skin cooling!).
A colorless ultrasound gel optimizes the laser beam coupling into the skin to reduce the reflectance
and scattering of the laser beam. Thus, a higher efficiency is reached.
The application technique used for the test treatment is also to be used for the later real treatment.
A thin layer of clear ultrasonic gel is to be applied on the area to be treated. This also reduces the
levels of emerging smoke/smell.
6.4.7 Test treatment
If the patient decides in favor of a laser epilation after getting the information from the physician, a
test treatment
individual skin reaction and pain sensitivity can vary.
selected in mode (including double pulse). The latter is not a problem for thicker hair.
For thin hair the pulse must not be as long so that the efficiency of the treatment can be ensured.
thin hair.
The application technique used for the test treatment is also to be used for the later real treatment.
For doing this, at least 4-6 test spots of the test FLUENCE in
mode are to set as
a quadrate, because a single spot can cause fewer reactions (better cooling by the surrounding
tissue). With
mode an area of 10 x 10cm² is treated.
WARNING
Laser radiation can cause serious eye injuries.
Everyone present in the laser room during a treatment session must wear laser safety
goggles according to the instructions given in chapter 3
!
The set fluence as well as the temperature of the skin cooling probe must be controlled
before and during the treatment!