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ACCENT Your Face and body...

The revolutionary way to tighten and firm any loose, wrinkled or dimpled skin ANYWHERE on your face and body...

This treatment is designed to improve the thin, delicate skin that develops on the face, neck, and upper arms as well as the abdomen, thighs and buttocks.

Cutting edge technology - known as radio frequency,  is used to heat the skin and contour the area being treated.  The process is a comfortable,  non-surgical procedure that requires NO anesthesia, down time or pain.

Firmer, tighter, more youthful skin can be seen in as little as one treatment, but usually requires 3-5 treatments at 2-4 week intervals to achieve optimal results.

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ACCENT XL PRE-TREAMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Hydrate yourself by drinking plenty of water 24 hours prior to your scheduled visit. The better you are hydrated, the better your skin will respond to treatment.

Treatment areas must be waxed, shaved, tweezed, etc., so they are free from hair prior to treatment. Ideally, shave the evening prior to your treatment. This will reduce and unnecessary discomfort during the ACCENT treatment.

Do NOT wear any make up, sunscreen, powders or perfumes about the treatments areas to your visit – as these may interfere with the radiofrequency technique.

No tattoos can be present about the treatment areas due to metallic components in the ink that may react with the radiofrequency of the ACCENT XL.

DO NOT wear any jewelry or metal objects to the office or during the procedure with the ACCENT XL.

Wear clothing that can not be ruined and can be washed since possible contact with mineral oil is likely. Be aware that mineral oil can stain clothing so wear something you can afford to compromise.

Inform the provider of any known allergy to mineral oil prior to treatment.

ACCENT XL PROCEDURE

You will be placed in the appropriate position to treat the intended target areas and treatment oil (mineral oil) will be applied to the skins surface as a conducting medium.

The ACCENT XL will begin to feel warm about the area being treated as the provider uses a circular motion to treat the target region for 2 minutes. It is imperative that the appropriate skin temperature is achieved for tightening to occur at the collagen level. The appropriate amount of time for which the heat must be applied is also controlled. The target temperature is approximately 41-43 degrees C. and is applied for 2 minutes. This is known as volumetric tissue heating and is necessary for treatment success. Depending on the size of area to be treated, you may be in the treatment room up to 2 hours during a session.

Once the treated skin has achieved the therapeutic temperature for the appropriate amount of time, a lymphatic massage will be done to the area releasing the “toxins” fluids, and random adiposities into the lymph for drainage that will occur via bladder / bowel.

ACCENT XL POST – TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

  • Drink two glasses of water immediately following your treatment.
  • Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day for 3 days following your treatment.
  • Do NOT wash your face or shower with extremely hot water for 24 hours post treatment of the target areas.
  • Avoid excessive exercise, sweating, hot baths, saunas and Jacuzzi’s for 3 days post treatment.
  • Avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages for 3 days post treatment (to avoid increase loss of fluid from the body and skin)
  • Apply a basic moisturizing cream once or twice a day to the treatment areas to avoid dryness. Cetaphil, Neutrogena, or Curel can be purchased over the counter
  • Make up can be applied 2 hours after a treatment
  • Treatments should be scheduled every 3-4 weeks for best results.
  • Avoid sun tanning and tanning beds to the treated areas for at least 3 days to avoid any discoloration about treated areas. We recommend that you do NOT tan at all given the significant side effect associated with UV exposure.
  • Contact the office immediately for any fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, pain, or signs / symptoms such as blister formation, bleeding, infection, or skin discharge. Appropriate treatment cannot be administered is we are not aware a problem exists, so please contact the office ASAP for any concerns.

ACCENT XL – INFORMED CONSENT

Patient Information

THE RADIO FREQUENCY ACCENT XL SYSTEM IS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF WRINKLES AND RHYTIDES (FINE LINES), BODY CONTOURING AND SMOOTHING, AND AS WELL AS IMPROVEMENT IN SKIN TONE ABOUT THE TARGETED AREA.

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO TREATEMENT WITH THE ACCENT XL:

  • A history of any skin malignancy, i.e., squamous cell, malignant melanoma, etc.
  • Chronic skin conditions / skin irritation about treatment sites (hives, psoriasis. Etc)
  • A history of cancer
  • Pregnancy – including IVF (in vitro fertilization)
  • Active collagen or vascular disease
  • High blood pressure - uncontrolled
  • Phlebitis and blood clotting disorders
  • Recent use < 12 months of Isotretinoin or Psoriatane
  • Implantable pacemaker or automatic defibrillator / cardioverter (AICD)
  • Past or present autoimmune illness or disorder
  • Large dental metallic prosthetic implants
  • Multi systemic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, renal, etc.)
  • Metallic based tattoo ink about the area to be treated.
  • History of lymph node removal about the area to be treated.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS TO TREATMENT:

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Dental metallic structures
  • Recent surgical procedures
  • On going medications
  • Spider veins about the area to be treated – they may temporarily bruise with the ACCENT treatments.
  • History of chronic herpes infections – simplex or zoster.
  • Hair bearing areas to be treated must clear of hair prior to treatment. This may include waxing, shaving, threading, etc. so not to pull or “catch” during treatments.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TREATMENT:

  • Heating sensation of the treatment areas as well as adjacent skin. This may produce a mild discomfort during the treatment session.
  • Redness (erythema) about the treated area for 10 minutes to hours.
  • Dry Skin – may occur during the first 12 hours post treatment. Usually resolves spontaneously within 48 hours. Lubrication with moisturizing cream can be helpful. We recommend a lotion or cream you are already familiar with so to not induce any allergic reactions from a new product, or CETAPHIL, CUREL or Neutrogena all of which can be obtained over the counter.

POTENTIAL ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS:

  • Burns. If a burn occurs, please contact our office immediately. Appropriate care is important and must be rendered ASAP to avoid potential hyper or hypopigmentation, infection, scar formation, etc.
  • Allergic reaction to mineral oil used as conductive fluid during treatment
  • Bruising of treated area if there is spider vein formation on the areas treated.

AREAS THAT CAN BE TREATED BY THE ACCENT XL:

  • Upper, inner and outer thighs
  • Back
  • Drooping under the upper arms
  • Flanks
  • Abdomen
  • Jowls
  • Above the knee laxity
  • Facial / neck wrinkles, laxity and droopiness

  I have not aged a day during the last two years I've been receiving Pixel and Accent treatments....... 


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