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How To Use The Fischer: Underarms
The Fischer: Underarms is a modern, metal-free iontophoresis device. Silicone-graphite electrodes with soft sponge pad inserts deliver a better, faster, and safer experience for axillary hyperhidrosis patients. Soft-touch and designed to contour to your underarms, these state-of-the-art underarm attachments ensure treatment is delivered consistently across your skin’s surface area. This how to article reviews setup and treatment:
- First, clean your underarms by removing ointments, creams, and/or cosmetics.
- Soak the sponge pad sleeves in tap water, but don’t wring them out! The wetter the better as this helps ensure current flow.
- Take each of the axillary electrodes and insert them into the sponge pad sleeves. Make sure they are completely pushed in.
- Plug The Fischer control unit into the wall and power it on.
- Plug the axillary electrode cables into the connectors E1 and E2 located at the back of the control unit.
- Set treatment timer to 15-20 minutes
- Set power level. It’s important to treat at a level that’s comfortable for you. Most patients begin low at 1-3 mA and gradually increase over time.
- You’re now ready to begin treatment. Insert an attachment (sponge pad sleeve + electrode) under each arm, with the connector cables pointing to the front. Keep them in place by applying slight pressure with your arms.
- After your treatment timer reaches zero and you hear the beep, remove the attachments from under your arms.
- Power The Fischer off, because you’re finished!
Please refer to The Fischer instruction manual for full details on setup and treatment. Questions? Contact our Treatment Specialists today!
How To Use The Fischer: Hands & Feet
The Fischer is a modern, metal-free iontophoresis device for treating palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis, aka excessively sweaty hands and feet. This how to article reviews setup and treatment:
- Plug the main control unit into the wall and turn it on.
- Place the water bath trays on a level surface.
- Connect an electrode cable to each electrode.
- Plug electrode cords into connectors E1 and E2 at the back panel of the main control unit.
- Place an electrode into each water bath tray. Although it doesn’t matter which electrode goes where, for ease of use, place the electrode plugged into E1 in the left water bath tray and the electrode plugged into E2 in the right water bath tray.
- Cover each electrode with a blue foam insert.
- Fill both water bath trays with tap water (approx. 2-5 cups) so that the foam mats are damp. A good sign that you’ve added the right amount of water: the palms of your hands and/or soles of your feet are completely wet and the outsides of your fingers and/or toes are partially covered. Unless you suffer from sweating on the tops of your hands and/or feet, refrain from submerging your entire hand/foot in water.
- Set the treatment timer.
- Set your power level.
- Set the current to Direct Current
- Set the polarity switch to Auto
- Place both hands/feet into the water bath trays
- On the main control unit, you’ll notice the Active Treatment Display (ATD) light up with two bars. These display in real-time that the treatment is working and when you’ve reached the preset power level.
- Treat for 15-20 minutes per session. Once the timer reaches zero, wait for the beep.
- Remove your hands and feet.
- Turn off The Fischer, because your treatment is finished!
Please refer to The Fischer instruction manual for full details on setup and treatment. Questions? Contact our Treatment Specialists today!