Candela Vbeam Perfecta, Platinum, Aesthetica Treatment Guidelines
8502-00-0891 Revision G Candela Proprietary Sheet 8 of 8
If hypo or hyperpigmentation occurs treatment should not be performed until pigmentation returns
to normal.
Scarring (rare, possibly permanent)
G.
Determining the end of treatment
1.
Multiple treatments over a period of several months may be required.
2.
The provider’s judgment will determine the end of treatment. Treatment should cease when
the desired clinical endpoint and patient result has been achieved.
3.
Maintenance treatments may be required to maintain the desired result.
H.
Additional Warnings and Precautions
CAUTION
A buildup of frost may occur on the distance gauge during extended treatments. Wipe the distance gauge
with a warm moist cloth to prevent accumulation of frost
CAUTION
If crescent shaped marks, welts or wheals are noted during treatment, the fluence and or DCD settings
should be adjusted immediately. Failure to adjust these parameters can result in subsequent crusting,
blistering, or other adverse reactions. Crescents may result from not holding the distance gauge properly. If
problem persists, discontinue treatment and refer to user verification test section of the Operator’s Manual.
CAUTION
Do not use Flammable products on the skin or in the vicinity of the laser.
WARNING
When using the Vbeam laser with the Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) in use in conjunction with an ECG
monitoring device interference with the ECG monitoring device may result.
WARNING
Oxygen will accelerate combustion of any flammable material
.
Oxygen should never be directed towards or
over the laser field, extreme caution should be used. When oxygen is in use, gauze, sponges, and hair near
the treatment area should be moistened with water. Be aware that hairspray, gel, deodorants, and other
grooming products may contain flammable substances.
CAUTION
Treatment to areas bearing hair may cause the hair to be singe and may cause it to ignite. A fire
extinguisher should be available.
CRYOGEN REORDER
- Replacement canisters of cryogen are ordered by the part number listed on the
GentleCool
tm
canisters shipped with laser. Use only 1000-gram size canisters for this product.
