Cutera Excel V - Genesis V Treatment Overview; Genesis V Treatment Process; Genesis V Treatment Parameters

D1091 Rev.M August. 2016
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GENESIS V TREATMENTS WITH 1064 NM WAVELENGTH
GENESIS V TREATMENT PROCESS
• Gently heats the dermis
• 1064 nm wavelength and micro second pulses (0.3 ms)
• Preferentially heats very fine vasculature
• No epidermal cooling
TREATMENT PARAMETERS – LASER GENESIS ND:YAG NON-ABLATIVE SKIN THERAPY WITH GENESIS V HANDPIECE
These parameters are provided as a guide only for skin types I-VI. Observe laser-tissue interaction and clinical endpoints to
determine appropriate settings. Laser Genesis is recommended for scar revision, diffuse redness, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Area
Spot
Size
Skin
Type
Fluence
Pulse
Duration
Repetition
Rate
# of
Pulses
# of
Tx
Treatment
Intervals
Large Area
(face or neck
or chest)
8 mm I – VI 4 – 7 J/cm
2
0.3 ms 7 – 10 Hz
6,000 –
8,000
4 – 6
2 – 3
weeks
Small Area
(toes or
fingers)
8 mm I – VI 6 – 7 J/cm
2
0.3 ms 2 – 3 Hz
Based on
area
1 – 5 4 weeks
Scars
8 mm I – VI 4 – 5 J/cm
2
0.3 ms 5 – 7 Hz
Based on
area
4 – 6
2 – 6
weeks
Temperature Monitoring
The genesis V handpiece features an integrated sensor that monitors the
temperature approximately 4 cm from the skin and displays the temperature on
the console screen. The 6 LED indicators on the handpiece correspond with
temperatures as shown. Target temperature of the skin during treatment should
be between 39
o
- 43
o
C (yellow LEDs).
LED Color Temperature Range
Red 47 – 50
o
C
Yellow 43 – 46
o
C
Yellow 39 – 42
o
C
Green 35 – 38
o
C
Green 31 – 34
o
C
Green 26 – 30
o
C