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7.7 Treatment Recommendations
1. Follow Device Start-Up from Section 5.
2. Up to 4 Applicator units can be applied to the treatment area. Tight
Applicator units around the treatment area with a belt to assume
good coupling between applicators and skin.
3. Use intensity level to reach visible muscle contraction.
4. Basic Parameters Consideration:
– Thin layer of ultrasound gel should be applied to the treated
area
– Power level to be set according to patient tolerance.
– Apply the applicators to the treated area and tight with the
belt to ensure good coupling
Prior to using water-based gel, ensure that the container of
ultrasound gel has not passed the expiration date.
5. Set treatment time and activate the treatment
6. Slight erythema and edema are a typical immediate response.
However, when there is excessive tissue reaction, stop treatment. For
excessive heat sensation, you may decrease the intensity of pulses
The patient can use the Patient Call Button to pause the
treatment if the discomfort becomes excessive
7.8 Post-Treatment Recommendations
▪ After each treatment session, the patient should be advised to contact
the physician if there is any indication of infection, excessive swelling,
redness, pain, or any other unusual or untoward symptom.
▪ The applicators should be cleaned of the gel and disinfected by 70%
alcohol or surface disinfectant such as Cavicide™ wipes or similar
products.
7.9 Treatment Schedule
▪ The number of treatment sessions depends on the individual patient
and is typically 3-4 sessions, every 1-2 weeks but can vary according to
patient response.
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