Tua Face Fitness User manual

FACIAL TONING &
LIFTING DEVICE
HANDBOOK
NEW GENERATION | NON INVASIVE TREATMENT | ADVANCED FEATURES

CAUTION
Before using Tua Face Fitness, read the instructions in this Handbook carefully.
The Handbook contains important information on safety, operation, maintenance
and contraindications and precautions. Look after the Handbook carefully for
further reference.
Tua Face Fitness is intended for facial stimulation and is indicated for Over the
Counter Cosmetic Use. This device must only be used for the purposes for which it
was designed, namely for the electrical stimulation of facial muscles for personal-use
beauty purposes (as indicated and described in this Handbook only). All other uses
shall be deemed improper.
The manufacturer disclaims all liability for any damage or injury caused by improper,
wrong and unreasonable use.
Made in Italy
Manufactured by Vupiesse,
47923 Rimini, Italy
Distributed by Spa Amazing, Inc.
www.tuafacefitness.com
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TUA health and beauty products are dedicated to
revitalizing and enhancing the appearance of your face
and body to achieve a more toned, lifted and youthful look.
Implementing TUA into your lifestyle is easy and practical:
the devices are used at home for a few minutes each day and
are battery-powered (rechargeable) allowing exibility
of use. Their carefully developed ergonomic lines make
them very easy to use and their innovative designs are
elegant and pleasant to touch. In the TUA community you
will nd all the technical and scientic experience gained
from a market leader in the manufacture of electrical
medical equipment used by professionals in hospitals
and university centers. With the expertise and condence
that comes from a well-respected research team, and the
guarantee of the strictest international quality controls,
we are pleased to welcome you to TUA.
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INDEX
Electrostimulation ...................................................................................................................................Page 5
Benefits of electrostimulation................................................................Page 7
Main contraindications and precautions........................................Page 8-9
Tua Face Fitness ....................................................................................................................................Page 10
Contents of packaging............................................................................... Page 10
Product description...................................................................................... Page 11
Description of the facial wand ..............................................................Page 12
Face programs ...................................................................................................................................Page 14
Content of face programs........................................................................Page 16
Using Tua Face Fitness ...................................................................................................................................Page 18
Graphic display................................................................................................Page 18
Using the facial wand..................................................................................Page 24
Recharging the batteries...........................................................................Page 26
Replacing the batteries..............................................................................Page 26
Cleaning the device .....................................................................................Page 27
Cleaning and replacing the sponges................................................Page 27
Disposal................................................................................................................Page 28
Classification......................................................................................................Page 28
Technical details..............................................................................................Page 29
Conformity with regulations...................................................................Page 30
Face applications ...................................................................................................................................Page 32
Cheek bone area ............................................................................................Page 32
Lower cheek area...........................................................................................Page 34
Forehead area (including Advanced Exercise) ............................Page 36
Chin - Jaw line area, Lower lip and Neck........................................Page 38, 40
Under eye area ................................................................................................Page 42
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ELECTROSTIMULATION
Micro-current electrostimulation exploits a natural physiological principle of the body; the
brain naturally stimulates muscles to work through electro-chemical impulses conveyed to
the muscle fibres (muscle cells).
In a similar way, Tua Face Fitness conveys special low-voltage micro-currents to the facial
muscles and tissues via the patented electrode wand. These micro-currents, which are con-
trolled and absolutely safe, cause passive contraction of the muscles fibres, particularly at the
less-used level, and increase the blood circulation to the treated area.
Your skeletal muscle contraction is controlled by the central nervous system (CNS) by means
of electro-chemical impulses conveyed through the nervous system. Tua Face Fitness is a
treatment that generates specific electrical micro-currents that cause gentle yet deep passive
muscle contraction by mimicking and substituting the impulses generated by the CNS. The
micro-current is applied at the point where the nerve innervates the muscle fibres (neuromu-
scular plate).
Tua Face Fitness comprises the most advanced, sophisticated technology for facial micro-cur-
rent stimulation. There are five facial areas - the cheek bone, lower cheek/jowl, forehead, chin
(including jaw line, lower lip and neck) and under eye area - each treated with a specific pre-
programmed workout program. Each area program is complete with pre-set parameters such
as stimulation frequency, pulse width, contraction times and recovery times. These parameters
have been fine tuned and optimized for each facial area according to the muscle thickness
and density of that area. For example, the micro-current frequency for the cheek area is diffe-
rent than for the forehead where the muscle is much thinner. This provides you with a more
effective treatment and you only need to regulate the micro-current intensity, everything else
is pre-programmed for you.
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Voluntary brain-nerve-muscle
triggering
IMPULSE
ELECTROSTIMULATOR
Triggering by
electrostimulation
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Triggering by electrostimulation ELECTROSTIMULATOR
BENEFITS OF ELECTROSTIMULATION
•Selective stimulation of muscle group.
By positioning the electrodes correctly on the different muscles, a specific stimulation can be
achieved on the selected muscle, reducing the activity of the adjacent muscle to a minimum.
This is unlike what happens in the case of voluntary ‘manual’ contraction, where the muscles
always work according to specific muscle chains and synergies.
•Optimum intensity work-out for muscle bres.
By setting micro-current intensities that are suited to the targeted muscle group (ie achieve a
comfortable visible contraction), you will achieve an optimum intensity workout, something
difficult to achieve through voluntary contraction.
•Time/workload eciencies
It is possible to concentrate a large number of specific intensity stimulations within a short
period of time. A high volume of work is achieved that is not otherwise possible within the
same time period when performing traditional muscle activity programs.
•Fast, noticeable results.
With regular use (following these instructions), noticeable results will be achieved within two
to twelve weeks of use. A firmer, tauter, more lifted looking face and neck will be yours.
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PRECAUTIONS
- The sponge contacts must always be well moistened with tap water and kept in good contact with
the skin; do not use other substances. If they are not adequately moistened, they tend to insulate
the pulses and not conduct them.
- The steel electrodes must never come into direct contact with the skin.
- Do not immerse the device in water.
- Do not moisten the sponges with any liquid apart from normal tap water.
- Do not moisten the sponge contacts directly from the tap; always use the water dispenser
bottle provided.
- High intensity workouts are not recommended before bedtime.
- Do not open the device, in case of malfunctions contact an authorized dealer.
- Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity because of the electrical
stimulation or electrically conductive medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using
alternate electrode placement.
1. Caution should be used in the following’s presence:
a. When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture;
b. Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing
process;
c. Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus; and
d. Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.
e. Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on the guidance of the
manufacturer.
2. Facial skin stimulators should be kept out of the reach of children
3. Facial skin stimulators should be used only with the leads, and electrodes recommended for use by the
manufacturer.
4. Facial skin stimulators should not be used while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in
which involuntary muscle contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
Facial skin stimulators should not be used on patients with cardiac demand pacemakers and other con-
ditions described below:
− Pathological facial conditions − Pacemakers
− Metal pins and plates − Weak psycho-physical condition
− Broken or bruised skin − Large protruding atypical moles
− Neurological disorders including epilepsy
or multiple sclerosis − For external use only
WARNING
Possible adverse reactions:
- Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g.,
phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
- Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known
sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex.
- Stimulation should not be applied over the mouth or area where severe spasm of the laryngeal and
pharyngeal muscles may occur, and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause
difficulty in breathing.
- Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of electrical current into the
heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
- Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally.
- Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g.,
phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
- Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
Please get your physician’s permission before using your face device if:
- You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide.
- You tend to bleed internally, such as following an injury or fracture.
- You have recently undergone surgical procedures, when stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
- You suffer from facial muscle problems, for example Bell’s Palsy.
- If you have had recent medical or cosmetic facial surgery.
When in doubt, consult your doctor.
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CONTENTS OF PACKAGING
•1 Tua Face Fitness device including facial wand
•4 x rechargeable batteries 1.2V 950mA AAA type
•Mains adaptor/Battery charger
Input: AC 100-240V~50/60Hz. Output: DC7.5V – 200mA
•Water Dispenser Bottle
•6 x spare contact sponges
•Instruction Handbook •Demonstration DVD
•Quick Start Guide •Travel Bag
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sinusoidal current for stimulating
facial muscles
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Tua Face Fitness is a complete micro-current electrostimulation device for specifically treating
the face.
Tua Face Fitness features a special patented electrode wand for positioning on the various
facial areas and the neck. The output generates a sinusoidal type micro-current at special
optimized frequencies designed to provide the best results and the most comfortable
stimulation of the delicate facial muscles.
The workout programs are completely pre-programmed with specific parameters such as
stimulation frequency, pulse width, contraction times and
recovery times; only the stimulation intensity of the micro-
current has to be regulated.
This edition is exclusive to TUA Face Fitness and has several
advanced features including:
•Adjustable micro-current intensity
The stimulation intensity of the micro-current can be quickly
accelerated up or down by continuously pressing on the up
or down arrows (rather than at single intervals).
•Automatic memory function
When the intensity of the micro-current has been adjusted up or down during an exercise,
this intensity is recorded in the program’s memory function while the device is still switched
on. This is useful if you are repeating a program or switching sides between programs. For
example, if you adjusted the intensity for Program 1 (cheek bone) on the right side of your
face then finished that program and wanted to move to the left cheek bone, the device
would record your chosen level of intensity so that you could start the program on the left
cheek at the same level.
•Silent Use mode
To avoid disturbance to others while using Tua Face Fitness, the silent use mode can be
activated to stop the beep sound emanating from the device.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE FACIAL WAND
Tua Face Fitness features
a special patented
electrode wand that
has been ergonomically
designed for optimum
positioning on the
various facial areas. The
mobility and flexibility
of the 2 stainless-steel
electrodes (covered with
special cellulose contact
domes) means they can
adapt to all facial areas
and have perfect contact
with the bends and
contours of the different
physical configurations of
the face and neck.
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Program 1
Position on the cheek bone area as far as
the area in front of the ear.
Program 2
Position on the lower cheek (jowl area),
from the corner of the mouth to the jaw.
FACE PROGRAMS
Tua Face Fitness has 5 workout
programs, each with specific
frequencies and contraction/
recovery times for the facial
area concerned.
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Program 3
Position on the temporal region
and the forehead in general.
Program 4
Position on the chin and all around the
mandibular arch (lower jaw bone).
The same program is also used to work out the
neck muscles and lower lip.
Program 5
Position on the under eye
area and on under eye bags.
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CONTENT OF FACE PROGRAMS
Tua Face Fitness has five face programs which work out five different facial zones, including
the neck. The duration of each exercise is 120 seconds, that is, 2 minutes. This is the perfect
time to allow for facial wand placement, micro-current intensity selection and workout time
to the area. If you wish to do longer, you can simply repeat the program to the same side,
however, 2 minutes per exercise is sufficient time to achieve great results.
Exercise
Program No. (seconds)
1 Cheek bone 120
2 Lower Cheek 120
3 Forehead 120
4 Chin, jaw line, lower lip, neck 120
5 Under eye area 120
Each face program has its own optimal
micro-current frequency for that facial
area; ie the frequency has been fine-tuned
according to the muscle thickness and
density of that area eg forehead. As you
increase the micro-current intensity, via the
up arrow key, the intensity increases steadily
to the desired setting (via ‘ramping up’),
allowing for a smooth impact on the muscle
as it starts to contract. Each contraction is followed by a set period of recovery.
Structure of program No. 3 (Forehead)
Exercise time 120 seconds
Intermittent-stimulation
Contraction Recovery
Time/frequency 2 sec. - 80Hz 1sec. - 0 Hz
Ramp up time 0,5 sec. 0,5 sec.
In addition, the pulse-width and contraction
and recovery times are pre-programmed
for you to treat the specific facial areas
optimally.
At the end of each program (eg 1
cheek bone),
Tua Face Fitness automatically switches the
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next program (2 lower cheek) and indicates this transition by means of an intermittent beep.
You can treat one whole side of your face first before repeating all the programs to the other
side, or, after each program has finished you can go back and repeat that program to the other
side, treating both sides of your face as you go along. The order of treatment does not matter
and is completely up to you.
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ABC DE
FGH
Battery charge status
Selected program
Face treatment areas
Micro-current intensity (in mA)
When ‘1’ shows, you are in workout mode
Active program flashing symbol
Remaining workout time in minutes
Contraction / Pause indication
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
USING Tua Face Fitness
GRAPHIC
DISPLAY
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Connect the facial wand to either of the Tua Face Fitness
outputs found at the top of the device.
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Switching on the device Switch on Tua Face Fitness by keeping the central
key pressed down for over 1 second.
Selecting the desired program Tua Face Fitness features 5 workout programs
covering different treatment areas of the face
and neck. These are selected by means of
the right arrow key (forward movement) or the
left arrow key (backwards movement).
The example, below left, shows the display screen
when Program 1 is selected. The number of the
selected program (01) is on the left. Above that
is the workout time expressed in minutes shown
as 02. In the middle is the face icon showing the
area to be treated (the cheek bone area) and, to
the right of that, the battery icon (fully charged).
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