VelaShape III User Manual Cellulite and Circumference Treatment
PB81499EN
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Treatment Procedure
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Always inspect the applicator for cleanliness and integrity. Make sure that
there are no cracks or other damage to any of the applicator's components.
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Select the parameters as suggested in the
Treatment Parameters
section of
each treatment procedure. Always consider the patient's skin response and
tolerance.
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Select and mark the treatment area while the patient is standing. The area
dimensions will correlate to the cover aperture.
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It is essential to use VelaSpray Ease lotion, (not gel, and not any other
product) for optimal coupling and RF conductivity. Moisten the treatment
area with VelaSpray Ease lotion and rub it well into the skin using massage
movements with gloved hands. Ensure that a thin layer of lotion (~1 mm)
remains on the skin.
You may need to re-apply the lotion during treatment
procedure
.
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Always test a small area with the selected parameters, and wait a few minutes
to detect results of the tested area before proceeding with the treatment of the
whole area.
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Orient the applicator perpendicular to the treatment area and apply minimal
pressure, just enough for complete contact with the skin. When pressing the
applicator's trigger or footswitch the skin will be suctioned into the
applicator's chamber by the vacuum (excluding treatment where the vacuum
is turned off) and energy will be delivered into the skin. If you hear air being
suctioned into the applicator chamber, this indicates that the applicator is not
positioned properly on the skin. If adequate coupling between the RF
electrodes and the skin is not achieved, the RF and IR will be disabled and an
Improve Vacuum Seal
message will appear on the screen.
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You may manually assist the treatment by slightly stretching curved or loose
skin with your free hand, and by slightly pushing or pulling the skin to or
from the side towards the applicator. You may also improve contact by
placing a rolled towel under the treatment area, which will push it up towards
the applicator.
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The goal of each treatment session is to heat the deeper skin layers leading to
a rise of the patient's skin temperature to the
endpoint
. The heat is usually
accompanied by erythema (at various levels, depending on skin type and
anatomical area) and sometimes slight edema starting already after four to
five (4-5) minutes of treatment. The patient should feel a tolerable heat
sensation. This typically occurs at a temperature of 43-45°C (110-113°F).
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The endpoint is reached when substantial and persistent radiant heat can be
distinguished and the skin surface temperature measured by the IR
thermometer is between 43-45°C (110-113°F). Once this endpoint is reached,
this heat must be retained
for at least 10 minutes
for treatment to be
effective. Therefore the minimal treatment duration of a single sub-area is
15 minutes.
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