20. After treating the zone, move to the next zone.
21. For excessive heat sensation, you may increase the movement speed, reduce
the RF power and lastly, reduce the cut-off temperature for patient comfort. If
this does not help, stop the treatment and move to the next zone.
22. When skin temperature reaches cut-off limit in ~2min, continue to treat for 15-
30min/zone the longer, the better. If cut-off temperature is <41°C, maintain
the temperature for additional 1-3min.
23. Repeat treatment for the other zones, following the same protocol.
24. Slight erythema and edema is a typical immediate response. However, when
there is excessive skin response (erythema and edema), stop treatment and
move to the next zone.
The skin should be observed for excessive erythema or edema. If observed,
stop the treatment and move to the next treatment zone.
Asian skin is typically thicker and more fibrotic than Caucasian skin, hence
occasionally higher energy, smaller zones, longer treatment and more
sessions (all or part) may be required.
10.7 Treatment Schedule
▪ The number of treatments is typically 8 sessions, once weekly and may vary
individually. Some patients may need 10 weekly sessions.
▪ Longer treatment time in each treatment may help reduce the number of
sessions.
▪ Thicker skin that is more fibrotic may require more sessions.
▪ Single maintenance sessions may be needed every 1-3 months.
10.8 Post-treatment Recommendations
▪ Skin cooling is NOT recommended.
▪ The patient should avoid very hot water for 2 days after the treatment.
▪ The patient should avoid scrubbing, pinching and etc. of the treated area.
▪ Moisturizer and makeup may be applied to the skin surface immediately post
treatment.
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