CoolSculpting® Elite
System User Manual
Treatment
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The vacuum applicator draws tissue into the applicator cup and holds the tissue against the
cooling surfaces of the applicator.
ii. Place the applicator over the center of the treatment site.
iii. Inspect the gelpad and applicator to ensure that the gelpad extends beyond the borders of
the applicator.
Example
: Position Applicator over gelpad
If the gelpad slips and the cooling surfaces of the applicator come into contact with
the patient’s skin, tissue injury may result.
b. The Surface applicator (S150) does not use vacuum pressure or draw in tissue since it does not
have a cup.
i. Plug the umbilical(s) into the connector port(s) on the control unit and rotate the collar
clockwise until the indicator marking(s) line up with the lock symbol. The S150 applicator
does not have a gel trap.
ii. Return to the touchscreen and tap Next. The next screen instructs to apply gelpad.
iii. On the Treatment Profile screen, select a profile from the list; then tap Next.
Note: The profile list displays applicator temperature and treatment duration.
Clean the treatment site with alcohol wipe.
Clean the treatment site with a pretreatment skin wipe for 60 seconds.
iv. Apply foam borders around the treatment site.
v. Apply a gelpad to the treatment site.
vi. Apply a liner over the gelpad.
vii. Place the applicator between the foam borders on the treatment site.
Ensure that the gelpad and liner extend beyond the outside edges of the foam borders.
viii. Wrap the Comfort strap around the patient to secure the applicator in place.
Note
: Refer to the Supplies section for directions for use for information on securing the
applicator in place.
