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When using the Vcontour applicator, stacking is the preferred treatment manner. Stack up to 10
pulses with ~20% overlapping when moving to an adjacent site. Occasionally more stacked
pulses may be applied, especially when reinforcing endpoints on large areas previously treated
with the Vsmooth applicator, if the patient's skin response and comfort allow.
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WARNING
• Particular care should be taken when stacking pulses on one site. Ensure
acceptable skin response and patient’s comfort.
• Reduce the IR level when stacking, in particular with the Vcontour applicator.
• When using the Vsmooth applicator: move the applicator over the skin at a constant rate
that will ensure optimal treatment of each point for ~ 3 seconds. Longer times may cause
side effects, and shorter times may not be effective.
• It is recommended to treat the front thigh and abdomen from a supine position and the
back thigh, buttocks and the back from a prone position. Very large hips and inner thighs
may be treated when the patient is lying on the side with a bent knee.
• The treatment area is anatomical (i.e., front thigh, back thigh, abdomen, one buttock,
etc.). Divide each area into strips as wide as the applicator cover for repeated passes
until the endpoint is reached.
• If the anatomical area is extremely large divide it into two areas, such as half-abdomen,
half-thigh or half-buttock. It is easier to reach and maintain the desirable heat on areas
that are not too large. However, areas too small may heat up rapidly and result in
superficial heating only.
• Treatment Motions with the Vsmooth Applicator (e.g., front thigh):
1. Back and forth motions on a strip of skin, applicator-width and ~30 cm long, until
endpoint of radiant heat (~42°C).
2. Back and forth motions on an adjacent strip until endpoint (overlapping ~20%).