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Operator Training
Waiver of Liability
Gio Pelle, Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability whatsoever either incidental or consequential for any and all damages and/
or injuries of any kind to any persons or property resulting either directly or indirectly from use of this product. Use of the Gio
Peel System is at the sole risk of the operator and is intended for and limited to use only by or under the close direct supervision of
a trained certified medical professional. Gio Pelle, Inc. further expressly disclaims any and all liability, including but not limited
to, any and all damages or injuries resulting either directly or indirectly from the user’s errors, omissions, or mistakes whether ac
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cidental or otherwise.
Depth of Abrasion
• The depth of abrasion of the epidermis layers can vary depending on the patient.
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WARNING: An esthetic procedure
must
always
remain
at the epidermis level and NEVER
induce bleeding or bruising.
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Indications for Use
All of the Gio Pelle models improve skin texture through progressive operator controlled mechanical exfoliation of the skin.
Microdermabrasion is recommended for skin with:
• Sun damage
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Enlarged pores
• Minor acne scars
• Blackheads and comedones
• Age spots/superficial pigmentation
• Adjunct therapy to cosmetic surgery
• Blending post lasered skin
Treatment
Pre-treatment Recommendations
The quality of results of any dermatological procedure depends on a thorough understanding of the skin history and previous
treatments. Assessment of the problem and current skin condition should be followed by a treatment plan. After determining that
microdermabrasion is the treatment of choice, a test area should be done on the back of the hand to demonstrate the sensation prior
to applying treatment to the face or other areas.
Contradictions
The following is a partial list of skin conditions that should not be treated by microdermabrasion, but contraindications are not
limited to this list:
• Lesions
• Inflammatory acne or infected pustules
• Dermatitis including psoriasis
• Herpes Simplex
• Thick and evolutionist erythematous with ill-defined borders
• Sun burns
• Ultra sensitive skin
• People with Diabetes, AIDS or users of anticoagulants or Accutane
®
with the last six weeks
Accutane is a registered trademark of Roche Laboratories, Inc.
Clinical Application Instructions continued on page 10...
Depth of Abrasion
Skin Reaction
Operator Level
Epidermis Coenocytes Layers
Redness; No Bleeding
Esthetic Level
Malpighian Layers
Suffusion; Moist
Medical Level
Basal Layers
Blood Specs
Medical Level
Epidermal/Dermal Layers
Bleeding
Medical Level