InMode Without Vasculaze Operator Manual
Section 10: Forma/Plus Treatment
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Any combination of treatment parameters should be according to skin
response and patient tolerance.
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Always start with low settings and observe the skin's reaction and patient
comfort before increasing the RF energy.
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Air condition directed at the patient treated area may reduce the skin surface
temperature in 1-2oC, and cut-off temperature should be reduced
accordingly.
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Divide facial and neck treatment area to zones as shown in figure below. Other
variations are possible. For smaller neck areas, 2 zones are sufficient.
Figure
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-1: Recommended Forma Facial and Neck Treatment Zones
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Treat body areas by zones with size of about 2 hand palms (~12x12cm), such as
half of abdominal area, flank, outer thigh, inner thigh, buttocks. When treating
smaller zones as upper arm, reduce energy setting to avoid patient
discomfort.
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Apply 2-4mm ultrasound gel (not oil) to the treated zone and to adjacent zone
that can serve as a warm gel reservoir for replenishing gel in the treatment
zone with minimal delay.
Prior to using water-based gel, ensure that the container of ultrasound gel
has not passed the expiration date.
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Assume full contact of Handpiece with the skin with a slight pressure.
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Use your free hand to flatten and stretch treatment area if needed for
complete contact and smooth movement.
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Press the Footswitch and initiate the RF energy.
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Move the Handpiece in circular movements or back and forth with gentle
pressure over the full treated zone to reach uniform skin heating. Movement
