InMode Optimas - Forma Treatment Parameters

Optimas System Operator Manual
Section 10: Forma Treatment Information
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2. Follow the Device Start-Up procedure from Section 5.
3. Set treatment parameters according to current QRG (Quick Reference Guide).
Suggested facial treatment parameters for Forma are shown in the table
below:
Facial Treatment
Zone
RF
Energy
Level
Cut-Off Temperature [
o
C]
Gel
Thick soft skin e.g.
Cheeks, nasolabial
folds, and jawline
40-50
As high as tolerable
Starting at 40
o
C
Thin layer
2-3mm
Thin skin e.g. neck
35-40
As high as tolerable
Starting at 40
o
C
Thin layer
2-3mm
Thin skin over
bone e.g.
forehead, hand
25-35
As high as tolerable
Starting at 40
o
C
Thick layer
3-4mm
4. Any combination of treatment parameters should be according to skin
response and patient tolerance.
5. Always start with low settings and observe the skin's reaction and patient
comfort before increasing the RF energy.
6. Air condition directed at the patient treated area may reduce the skin surface
temperature in 1-2
o
C, and cut-off temperature should be reduced accordingly.
7. Divide facial and neck treatment area to zones as shown in figure below:
8. Neck may be 2 zones for under-chin or 4 zones with neck as well.
9. Users may prefer other ways to subdivide the face.
10. Body zone is ~12x12cm unless the area is smaller (~8x8cm).
11. Mark treatment zones prior to beginning treatment while patient is standing.