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Clinical Guide
A.10.1. Handpieces: Practical Considerations of Operation and
Technique
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The treatment consists of the combined use of the two handpieces - Unipolar
and Bipolar (see Figure A-1).
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The radiofrequency (RF) energy is emitted only when the handpiece tip comes
in contact with the skin.
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The handpiece tip is kept cooled by integrated thermoelectric cooling ( TEC )
technology.
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The cooling system reaches the target temperature within two minutes after the
device is turned on; the practitioner should check that the tip is cold before
commencing treatment.
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The goal is to raise and maintain the skin temperature on the target tissue in the
maximal therapeutic temperature range of 106-109.5°F (41-43°C).
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The treatment includes two distinct phases: pre-therapeutic and therapeutic; the
goal of the pre-therapeutic phase is to raise the basal (ambient) skin temperature
from ~88-89.5°F (~31-32°C) to 102-104°F) 39-40°C within 60 seconds (max).
30-60 sec. 30-120 sec.
Baseline
Phase I Phase II
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39 C
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Max
Min
[Sec]
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The goal of the therapeutic phase (Phase II) is to increase and maintain the
temperature of 106-109.5°F (41-43°C), without causing any patient discomfort.
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After each pass, the practitioner shall check the skin temperature by using the
infrared thermometer provided with the system.
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Treatment technique: the tip of the selected handpiece must be in complete
contact with the skin and slightly pressed towards the skin.
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