Biolase EPIC X - Pain Therapy - Adverse Effects

36 Epic X User Manual
8 Clinical Application
The Deep Tissue Handpiece can be used in a constant location or moved around the treatment area.
If holding the Handpiece in a constant location, adjust the settings on the screen to the
recommended initial power settings with the spacer set at the 30mm spot size for therapeutic effect.
Always monitor patient response; adjust power and/or distance as needed for patient comfort.
Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale
Maximum Recommended
Power / Exposure
TYPE I
Always burns, never tans (pale white; blond
or red hair; blue eyes; freckles).
Not recommended for laser
therapy
TYPE II
Usually burns, tans minimally (white; fair; blond
or red hair; blue, green, or hazel eyes).
3.25W / 10 minutes
TYPE III
Sometimes mild burn, tans uniformly (cream
white; fair with any hair or eye color).
4.00W / 10 minutes
TYPE IV
Burns minimally, always tans well (moderate
brown).
3.50W / 10 minutes
TYPE V
Very rarely burns, tans very easily (dark brown).
3.25W / 10 minutes
TYPE VI
Never burns, never tans (deeply pigmented dark
brown to darkest brown).
2.75W / 10 minutes
Figure 8.8
PAIN THERAPY – ADVERSE EFFECTS
Some reddening of the skin at the treatment site is normal due to increased circulation; however, in
very rare cases burning or blistering of the skin may occur. Immediately stop treatment, rinse the
area with cool water or place a cold pack to the affected area for at least 5 minutes, then apply a
burn ointment or spray. DO NOT USE ICE.
Patients should be monitored for discomfort and visual skin changes. Redness has been associated
with increased temperature at the site of application and increased absorption properties of the skin.
If any discomfort or redness of the skin occurs during the treatment, apply the following:
• Move the Handpiece relative to the affected anatomy
• Defocus the energy by moving the Handpiece further away from the skin
• Decrease the power setting
• Stop treatment