@Tom, I apologize. It seemed appropriate given the nature of the question, however no harm was intended. I enjoy this community and would not want to compromise the quality of the site. Is there a way I can edit or remove my post? Thanks.
Christine1983, those burn are from an IMPROPERLY placed grounding pad. No where in our training were we instructed to place the grounding pad on the stomach. The treatment protocols instruct the technician to place the pad on the thigh, buttocks, or behind the shoulder. Secondly, if the pad is not smooth and tight against the skin, I suppose this is a possibility, but to date I have NEVER seen any burns of this severity. The facility may be reusing the grounding pads, and a the dead skin cells left from previous uses are affecting the contact with your skin. ASK FOR A BRAND NEW PAD if you go back. I would definitely show these pictures to the doctor. To be perfectly honest, after seeing your pictures I called my rep from Exilis and he was as shocked as I was. THIS IS NOT STANDARD. Are there other technicians at that office who could perform your next treatment? I would DEFINITELY ask. I wish you the best of luck!
@Britt, although a topical numbing cream sounds good at first, I would not recommend it for two reasons. #1: The Exilis pushes the heat deep into the subcutaneous tissue in order to treat the intended fat cells (which are BENEATH the dermis/skin). A topical anesthetic would not reach that far down. It would only numb the skin's surface. #2: At least at our office, we want the patient to be able to feel the heat so that they can tell us when it is too hot and avoid burns. Communication with your technician is KEY with this procedure if it is to be pain-free as intended. Please everyone, expect to feel heat, but THAT'S IT. YOU SHOULD NOT FEEL AS IF YOU ARE BEING BURNED.
This post is long, so I warn you in advance, but I will address both the burn issue, and the baby oil/gel issue.
First, I want to reiterate previous posters that Exilis treatment is NOT SUPPOSED TO HURT. Please do not continue to undergo treatments where the technician is burning you. That is not proper technique or protocol. Yes, it gets hot, but a good technician will listen to you, avoid your hot spots, and maintain a tolerable temperature. Again, PLEASE do not let an inexperienced technician hurt you. These posts are breaking my heart.
My office, BodiLogik, performs Exilis treatments in Fresno, CA and we take special care to always communicate with the client. If your technician is not regularly "checking in" on how you are doing while performing the treatment, and they are not listening to you when you identify "hot spots" they are not properly caring for you.
We are seeing excellent results and have very satisfied clients who are HAPPY when they leave, not scared about their next treatment. (I can upload before and afters if you would like).
Also, baby oil (or more specifically mineral oil) is non-conductive and has a high specific heat capacity, meaning that it actually HELPS to displace the heat from the surface of your skin. It is not a factor in the burns people are receiving, those are due simply to bad technique (and poor bedside manner, in my opinion).
The baby oil is used on the body solely as a lubricant, to produce a smooth glide with the applicator, and prevent the friction and skin irritation that would accompany the repetitive circular treatment motion on dry, bare skin.
On the face, since you would obviously not want the clogged pores and skin issues which would accompany the use of oil, we use the same kind of gel used in patient ultrasounds. It is safe for the skin, doesn't clog the pores, works well as a lubricant, and apparently, based on the testimony of one of my clients, tastes sweet. :)
If there is not enough gel or oil used, the treatment can become uncomfortable, mostly due to the friction on the skin.
I really hope that this information helps. I would be happy to answer any other Exilis questions you may have. I am new to this forum, but couldn't just read this posts and not respond. PLEASE don't suffer needlessly. More heat does not mean better results. If the temperature is over 42 it is TOO HOT.
Sorry about the long response. Good luck everyone.
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