Usually, the Ultrasound Cavitation Fat Reduction machines have a setting allowing you to select a “Mode”. Many customers don’t know what the “Modes” are used for and how to select a suitable one.
The “Modes” are also known as “Programmes”, “Wave Shapes”, “Wave Pulses”, “Wave Forms”, or even “Wave Length”. It is actually the emitting patterns of the ultrasound waves. The machine may have 3 to 4 pattern options for you to choose from, but the wave modes can be sorted into 2 types: Continuous pattern and Pulse pattern. Accordingly, the Continuous pattern can be developed to absolute Continuous and interval Continuous. Also, the Pulse pattern can be developed into Long Pulse and Short Pulse. That’s made up of 4 pattern options and even more. Some other manufacturers may combine interval Continuous and long Pulse, so this case will make up 3 options.
Many estheticians always wonder what indications(syndromes) each Mode is used for. To find out the answer, please click/tap to check this post
However, the ultrasound cavitation machine Modes are not so related to the syndromes of the patients. Instead, it is more related to the operation skills and gestures of the estheticians. In other words, which Modes/Pulse pattern to use depends on how the estheticians operate the lipo cavitation probe and what motions they prefer to fulfill. And, what types of operation skills/gestures to use is also up to targeted area. Let’s interpret this matter with examples.
Operation on Abdomen and Waist
The tissue here is soft and there’s no bone beneath. Some patients’ tummy may become flat off when they lie down. As you press the Lipo Cavitation Probe here on, you may feel it sink off. So it is not so suitable to use long-moving skills. Instead, it is easier to use swirling skills. If you need to keep swirling the cavitation probe, use the Continuous Mode so that the ultrasound energy keeps penetrating to the fat tissue while the probe is being swirled on the target.
Once you swirl the probe enough on one spot, you will move it to the next spot beside and do the same operation. This is a non-pause movement and the estheticians may feel tired easily(as the lipo cavitation probe is a little heavy), so Long Pulse(or Interval Continuous) Mode is recommended. When it is within the pulse moment, the ultrasound energy is penetrating so you keep swirling the lipo cavitation probe on the targeted spot. Once the pulse is fully emitted, there’s an interval before the next pulse comes on and you can move the probe to the next targeted spot. Wait until the next pulse comes up and start swirling the probe. The swirling rhythm should keep up with the pulse lasting. This mode allows you to have a short “break” between pulses.
Also, some estheticians are used to use the other hand to push up the targeted tissue and press the probe to “stroke” it. This case is suitable to use the Pulse Mode. A long or short pulse selection depends on quick or slow your stroke. The moment you push the targeted tissue to the probe is the moment the pulse is penetrating.
Operation on Thighs and Buttocks
The muscles on the thighs support the contour very well so the thigh will keep its flat surface while the lipo cavitation probe is operating on it. So it is suitable for long moving skills and accordingly more recommended to use Continuous Mode. But when you need to emphasise the ultrasound penetration on certain spots(such as the inner thighs), you can change to use the “Stroke” skills and Pulse Mode.
Operation on Arms
If the arm area is big and flat enough, use Continuous Mode and long moving skills. If it is a smaller arm, use Pulse Mode and use swirling skills.
Operation on Back
The back is flat and the tissue is well supported by the spine and ribs. Long moving skills and Continuous Mode are recommended.
Omry Gottlib
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