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5.5.5.1 Start Treatment
Place a generous amount of ultrasound gel on the treatment area.
Place the ultrasound head on treatment area and move in slow circular
motions while rotating the central controller dial to clockwise to slowly
increase the intensity to a comfortable level to the patient.
5.5.5.2 Ultrasound Intensity
The ultrasound intensity is adjusted with intensity control knob. The
ultrasound intensity can only be adjusted during treatment. The
2 ultrasound intensity can be displayed in W or W/cm . (Press the
buttons 2 [1], [2], [3], [4],[8] can change the displayed W or W/cm)
5.5.5.3 Check Patient Before Treatment
• Put the patient in a comfortable position. The area to be treated
should be properly supported and exposed and perfectly relaxed
• Ensure there are no contraindications to treatment.
• Inspect the skin treatment area for any abrasions, inflammation,
surface veins etc.
• Clean the skin treatment area with soap or alcohol (70%).
• Shaving or clipping excessive hair on the skin treatment area
can provide optimal treatment.
• Test the heat sensitivity of the treatment area.
5.5.5.4 During the Treatment
• The sound head must be moved in slow circular motions,
constantly during treatment.
• Ask the patient regularly about his/her experiences. If necessary,
the treatment can be adjusted. By using the central controller dial,
the output can be reduced or increased to a comfortable level
• In case of indications of poor transmission of ultrasound energy, it
is advised to add the contact-gel or reposition the ultrasound-head.
• If the LED light blinks green or is not producing output, reposition
the sound head and continue to move in a slow circular motion
and/or more ultrasound gel may be needed.
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