Energist UltraPlus VPL™ System
User Manual
SD1-43 Issue 3 (CCF 296)
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If there is a strong reaction immediately post treatment, cool the area
with an ice pack or similar cooling product. (i.e. frozen bag of peas or
cold flannel)
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If the results are negligible with the 610nm handpiece for fine, blonde
or red hairs try using the 530nm handpiece. The procedure will be
slightly more painful but good results may be achieved.
8.6 Client Management – Skin Therapies
Skin Rejuvenation is a term that includes a variety of treatment modalities that
will help improve the texture, tone and elasticity of the skin. Photorejuvenation
utilises light-based therapy to induce the improvements that are required.
Typical conditions that can be treated with the 530nm Filter are included in the
Skin Therapies section.
The initial stage of the skin rejuvenation process is to undertake the health
history consultation and rejuvenation consultation. This will ensure that there
are no underlying medical conditions which may exclude the client from
treatment.
The operator must be shown the site where treatment is to be carried out and
document any pre-existing scars or pigmentary inconsistencies before testing
or treating.
Good clinical photographs are to be taken, using a camera with a macro
facility, in the same position and same lighting to ensure parity at the review
stage of the treatment. The clinical photographs are to be kept with the client’s
record and must be taken to ensure that:
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Clinic has a record of any existing scars or pigmentary changes
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Clients have a visual record prior to treatment
As clients see themselves every day they have a tendency to forget how their
skin looked or how prominent imperfections were initially, thus photographs
provide the opportunity to review a visual record of the area side by side at
the end of the course of treatments.
For each specific treatment the clinic must ensure that the client fully
understands the treatment process for each condition, an expected realistic
result and possible side-effects. An explanation of the treatable conditions is
included in the Skin Rejuvenation section.
After a course of treatment has been agreed a review date must be set. This
will allow the clinic to meet with the client and review the results to ascertain
how the treatment is progressing. At this stage any remedial action can be
undertaken and amendments to the protocol can be made. A general
guideline for review would be between 10 and 14 weeks following the first
treatment.
Client management is crucial during skin rejuvenation as the results can take
time to appear and improvements can continue over a lengthy period. The
