InMode MD CONTOURA - Treatment Schedule

CONTOURA Operator Manual 34
9. Assume a full contact of Handpiece with skin using slight pressure to enable
vacuum.
10. Use your free hand to flatten and stretch treatment area.
11. Press the foot switch and initiate the RF energy and suction, and dwell on the site for
preset pulse duration.
12. Move to adjacent site with no overlap from previous site and apply another pulse.
13. Apply multiple passes to the treated zone for ~10min . When skin temperature is
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14. Excessive heat sensation after a few passes may call for a faster movement, reduced
pulse width, reduced RF power level, and lastly, reduced cut-off temperature, in this
sequence.
15. After 10min move to the next zone, usually left or right side, and perform the same
steps.
16. Some patients who cannot tolerate the heat for a full 10min, may have the treatment
divided to 5+5min, allowing the skin to cool down. One zone is then treated for 5min
and the other zone (left or right) is treated for 5min. After treating the second zone
for 5min return to the first zone and complete additional 5min. Repeat treatment of
the second zone. Each zone is treated for a total time of 10min. In odd areas like
navel area, pause for 5min between repeated treatments.
17. After treating the zone, move to the next zone.
Treatment Schedule
 The number of treatment sessions depends on the individual patient and typically
varies between 6-8 sessions, once a week. Some patients may get satisfactory
results after 4 sessions.
 Treatment should be concluded when the results are satisfactory to the patient or
according to the physician's discretion.
 One session every 3-6 months, or as needed, may maintain treatment results.
Post-Treatment Recommendations
 Erythema and occasionally purpura is a common response and will subside
naturally within a few days.
 Patient should avoid very hot water for 2 days after the treatment.
 Patient should avoid scrubbing, pinching, etc. of the treated area.
 Moisturizer can be applied to the skin surface.