6.4 Pre-treatment Recommendations
During the patient’s first visit the treating attendant should:
▪ Complete or update the patient's medical and physical history.
▪ Exclude from treatment anyone with the listed contraindications.
▪ Determine why the patient is seeking treatment and what his/her expectations
are.
▪ Inform the patient about treatment arrangement, typical treatment results and
possible side effects and discomfort.
▪ Instruct the patient about the safety warnings.
▪ Advise the patient to avoid skin irritation or skin tanning. Sunscreen is advisable
during outdoor activity at daylight hours.
▪ The patient should discontinue any irritant topical agents for 2-3 days prior the
treatment.
▪ Stop anticoagulants 7-10 days prior to treatment, if medically permitted.
▪ Photograph the patient.
▪ Mark the treatment area.
▪ Clean the s parts that come in contact with the skin with 70% alcohol.
Treatment area should be shaved prior the treatment. Hairs may absorb
light and leave burn marks on the skin.
6.5 Tip Cleaning Instructions Prior to Use
▪ Clean the light guide with 70% alcohol absorbed pad for at least 30 sec.
▪ Leave it for complete drying.
6.6 Treatment Recommendations
1. Follow the Device Start-Up procedure from Section 5.
2. Ensure that the skin is clean.
3. Apply a thin layer of water-based clear gel to the treated area.
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