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5 - DEVICE OPERATION
5.1 Patient Preparation
When scheduling patients for treatment, make sure to advise them of the restrictions and contraindica-
tions identified in Section 2, in particular that the patient should avoid alcohol consumption 48 hours
prior to the treatment, and to avoid food and beverage consumption 2 hours prior to the treatment.
Recommend to the patient to drink at least 1 liter (3 - 12oz bottles) of water per day beginning the day
before the treatment and during the course of the entire treatment regimen. Also review with the patient
any pertinent restrictions and contraindications listed in Section 2, along with general discussion with
the patient regarding their general health and habits, and other existing medical conditions. Advise the
patient that during the course of ultrasound treatment, the patient may hear or experience a soft, high-
pitched sound. It is recommended that any dense body hair present in the treatment area be shaved or at
the very least trimmed to a short length during the course of the treatment regimen. Advise the patient to
bathe prior to the visit, and to avoid use of make-up, lotions, or other topical materials so the skin is nice
and clean.
It is advisable to conduct an initial consult with the patient to discuss patient motivation for these treat-
ments, and particularly to instruct the patient regarding how the procedure works, what sort of outcomes
can be expected, and potential risks that are involved - in particular risks of thermal damage to tissue. This
consult may be arranged in connection with the initial treatment.
It is recommended to use a marker to layout on the patient tissues the treatment area, as well as indicate
individual spot sizes consistent with the diameter of the handpiece. This will help ensure that all of the
treatment area is addressed, and to help avoid overlapping treatment spots - applying excessive energy to
a section of tissue - which could cause thermal damage. Make sure to use a marker that will not get wiped
away by the treatment oils, but will easily clean off after the treatment.
Use a tape measure and/or skinfold calipers as appropriate to document the circumference of body parts
and extent of adipose tissue in the treatment areas. Take measurements prior to the first treatment, and
following each treatment. To help the patient visualize the effect of the treatments, take photos before the
initial treatment and at various periods during the treatment regimen. Try and be consistent when taking
the photos, such as having the patient stand in the same location and using the same camera settings for
all photos.
When the patient is ready to begin treatment, have them lie down on the treatment table. The operator
should wear protective examination gloves at this point. Make sure clothing is clear from the treatment
area a distance of at least 1 inch. Apply a generous amount of the treatment oil to the area, making sure
the oil evenly coats the entire treatment area and extends beyond the treatment area. If folds or creases of
skin are present, work the oil into these surfaces. Suitable treatment oils are ones with a base content of
oils of grapeseed, canola, palm, rosehip seed, flax, and olive.
5.2 Screens and Settings
Make sure the Ultimate Contour unit is fully set up, and the desired handpiece is attached. Turn on the
power switch on the back of the unit (press the “I” symbol). After a few moments of starting the program-
ming, the display will show the Home Screen.
NOTE:
If at any time the treatment needs to be interrupted or the power to the handpiece
stopped for any reason, several methods exist for quick shutdown of the unit:
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