Slendertone Face Instruction Manual page 8

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You should always wait for 24 hours after the administration of Botox
Face product.
Botox reduces stubborn frown lines and brow furrows by chemically reducing muscle activity in
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the area between the eyes (the 'glabella') and just above this. Sometimes it is also used to reduce
'crows feet' around the eyes, but Botox
therefore it does not impact the majority of facial muscles. Slendertone Face is therefore still very
valuable for even those people who have had Botox
Botox ® will be exercised as part of the Slendertone Face therapy.
The effect of Botox is also temporary (i.e., the muscles gradually recover their movement over sev-
eral weeks) and the level of paralysis of the treated muscles depends on the amount of Botox
jected (i.e., there may still be some movement of the injected muscles even early on, depending
on the dose administered). As the muscle recovers movement over time, the gentle stimulation
from Slendertone Face will counteract any atrophy of the muscles, which develops when muscles
are repeatedly paralysed using Botox
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S I N G L E N D E R T O N E A C E
You should always wait for 24 hours after the administration of facial fillers (e.g., Restylane
Perlane , Juvederm ) before using your Slendertone Face product.
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Restylane ® , Perlane ® and Juvederm ® are facial fillers used to help reduce the signs of ageing. They
are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally occurring in the body. Restylane
and Juvederm ® are various brands of hyaluronic acid, designed for injection under the skin. They
help to fill hollows in the facial skin, which result from the ageing process, such as lines under the
eyes (also known as tear trough deformity), smile lines and marionette lines. It is important
that a trained physician delivers the filler to ensure a smooth, even appearance. The effects of
this treatment are temporary and most patients will require treatment every six months.
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before using your Slendertone
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(muscle atrophy is listed as a side effect of Botox
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Your Slendertone product is suitable for use by all healthy adults. However, as with other forms
of exercise, some care is needed when using it, so always follow the points below and read your
instruction manual carefully before use.
Please do not use if:
• You have an electronic implant (e.g. cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator) or suffer from any other
heart problem.
• You suffer from cancer, epilepsy or are under medical supervision for cognitive dysfunction.
• Do not use in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment which may
produce instability in the stimulator output.
• Simultaneous connection of a patient to high frequency surgical equipment may result in burns
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• Wearing the device necessitates placement over areas at which drugs/medicines are administered
by injection (short term or long term) e.g. hormone treatment.
Please wait before using Slendertone Face...:
cosmetic
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• Until at least 24 hours after the administration of facial Botox
should consult your physician first. For further information on using Slendertone Face with
these treatments, see page 14.
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F I L L E R S
Please get your doctor's or physiotherapist's permission before using Slendertone Face if:
• You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this manual.
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• You have a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or fracture.
• You have recently undergone surgical procedures, when stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
• You take insulin for diabetes.
• You suffer from muscle or joint problems. You suffer from facial muscle problems, for example
, Perlane
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Bell's Palsy.
• Using the device as part of a rehabilitation programme.
• If you have had recent medical or cosmetic facial surgery.
Possible adverse reactions:
• A small number of isolated skin reactions have been reported by people using muscle stimulation
devices, including skin allergies, a prolonged reddening of the skin, acne, broken blood vessels,
thread veins, a rash and affected fillings/toothache.
• If allergic reactions last for several hours, you should stop using the product as this product may
not be suitable for you.
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