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Treatment Recommendations
Gio Peel Microdermabrasion procedures are best performed over a period of several weeks with a maintenance treatment scheduled
every month or two thereafter. Treatments range from 4 weekly treatments for normal skin to as many as 12 or more for scars. The
derma enhancing treatment is performed consecutively 7-10 days between treatments.
A major benefit of a mechanical abrasion treatment is that it is fast, predictable, painless and effective. Some advantages to the
patient are having no downtime from work or social activities with a rapid recovery time in as little as 6 to 8 hours depending on
depth of treatment.
Treatment Procedure
NOTE: Operator should now have on gloves.
Prepare the skin by cleaning the area to be treated. No oils or make-up should be left on the skin. Use a non-oily cleanser and rinse
until clean (preferably Chamomile Cleanser).
Important:
• Dry the skin completely. Any remaining moisture may clog system and reduce treatment efficacy.
• Use only ordinary gauze or sponge for cleaning. Do not use cotton! Residual fibers can be sucked into the tip and clog the
system.
Exfoliation Rate
The rate at which tissue is removed is directly related to the speed and volume at which the crystal passes through the nozzle. The
setting of these two controls increases or decreases the rate of exfoliation:
•
Vacuum Level:
Turning the Vacuum Control Valve will increase or decrease the vacuum level.
•
Crystal Flow:
Turning the Crystal Flow Control Nut will increase or decrease the crystal flow
(clockwise-tight = maximum crystal flow, counter-clockwise = less crystal flow).
Eye, Ear & Hair Protection
The patient’s hair should be covered with a disposable cap that covers the ears to protect them from crystals. The patient should
remove contact lenses and eyeglasses.
The eyes MUST be protected with eye patches, cotton balls, goggles, tanning eyecups or
a combination of these
. Gio Pelle recommends our Eye Shields. Contact Gio Pelle for these must have items.
Double Check the
Gio Peel
and the Nozzle Connections
Check that the Gio Peel is in proper working order and has a new clean nozzle that has been properly installed onto the tubing.
NOTE: Operator should now have on gloves & a mask.
Treatment Tips
NOTE: Some people have more sensitive skin than others. Tolerance to treatment will vary. People with more
sensitive skin may require lower vacuum levels with longer, lighter treatments and more treatment sessions.
• Once the proper vacuum setting is chosen, the operator should use the hand that is not holding the nozzle to
stretch the skin
under
the tip to create an effective suction.
NOTE: When the nozzle opening is not in full immediate contact with the skin, external air will be pulled
into the system and temporarily interrupts system vacuum, operation and performance.
• Many different techniques can be used to ensure a uniform exfoliation. Begin the treatment by gently moving the nozzle over the
treatment area in an up and down pattern. Cover the area completely in one direction then go over the same area in the opposite
direction.
CLINICAL APPLICATION
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Clinical Application Instructions continued on page 11...
