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Figure 39
Display of the remaining acoustic waves on the applicator
4.2
Acoustic wave treatment
NOTE
Information for the patient
The patient must be informed precisely and completely about the
risks of the treatment.
WARNING
Applying more than 2000 pulses per treatment in a single session
may increase the risk of bruising or cavitation.
To avoid bruises do not release more than 2000 acoustic waves
to a specific point.
WARNING
Take frequent breaks in treatment and move the applicator
continuously to prevent bruising or cavitation. Always move the
handpiece over the treatment zone. Pulses concentrated in one
area may lead to bruising or cavitation.
Cavitation
is the
formation of vapour cavities in a liquid, small liquid-free zones
("bubbles" or "voids"), that are the consequence of forces acting
upon the liquid. It usually occurs when a liquid is subjected to
rapid changes of pressure that cause the formation of cavities in
the liquid where the pressure is relatively low. Cavitation could
lead to tissue damage.
