3D PowerformV
Pelvic Floor Repair

Note:
Some of the conditions listed below may only be relevant if treating in the same area.
If in doubt check with your practitioner or with your GP.

Contra-indications
Cardiac Disorders
Pacemaker
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Skin Cancer
History of Cancer
Auto Immune Disorders
Liver or Kidney Impairment
Pregnancy
Lactating – 4 weeks
Metal Prosthesis & Implants
Thrombosis or Phlebitis
Viruses (such as colds)
Bacterial infections (such as impetigo, boils)
Fungal infections
Undiagnosed lumps or swelling
Unhealed Wounds / Stitches
Varicose veins
Raised Moles, Warts, Skin Tags
Tendency of keloid scarring
Broken bones

Consult your GP before having this treatment
Unknown Pain

Precautions
Silicone Breast Implants
Heavy Mestruation (We do not treat the abdomen)
Psoriasis / Eczema / Dermatitis
Skin Disease / Disorders

Medication Precautions
With some medications you have to wait be out of the system.
Check with your GP if you are taking prescription medication.

If you’ve had any of the following we advise to wait
Plasma Skin Corrector – 12 weeks
Cosmelan Skin Peel – 12 weeks
Green Peel Classic – 12 weeks
Waxing, Threading, Electrolysis, Hair Bleach – 2 days

Advised to avoid prior to the treatment:
Heavy Meal
Alcohol – 24 hours
Smoking Cigarettes – 2 hours
Coffee – 2 hours

Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence is a common bladder condition that affects millions of adults worldwide.

The most common symptom of stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during physical activity. This can occur during activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or lifting heavy objects. Other symptoms can include a frequent and urgent need to urinate, an inability to control the flow of urine, and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.

Stress incontinence is caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles. These muscles support the bladder and help to keep it in place. When these muscles become weakened, the bladder can shift and leak urine during physical activities.

The Importance Of Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that stretch from the pubic bone at the front to the coccyx at the back, and from one sitting bone (ischial tuberosity) to the other, very much like a hammock.

Strong pelvic floor muscles act to support and hold organs, such as the bladder, bowel, and womb in a female. When strong they also prevent leaking urine and faeces. The pelvic floor muscles also support the sexual sensation and function.

A female’s pelvic floor muscles support her bladder, bowel, and uterus (womb). The openings from these organs, the urethra from the bladder, the vagina from the uterus, and the rectum from the bowel, pass through the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles wrap firmly around these passages to help keep them closed.

A male’s pelvic floor muscles support his bladder and bowel. The openings from these organs, the urethra from the bladder and the rectum from the bowel, pass through the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles wrap firmly around these passages to help keep them closed.

Pelvic floor muscles can become weakened due to:

• Not keeping the muscles active
• Pregnancy
• Birth of a child
• Constipation
• Being overweight
• Persistent heavy lifting
• High impact exercise
• Persistent & long-term coughing
• Surgery specific to bladder or bowel issues
• Ageing

This PowerformV Pelvic Floor Stimulation uses HFEM technology induces 15,000 pulses in a 30-minute session, which is not achievable voluntarily. To re-educate the pelvic floor muscles, 300-500 contractions are need to develop a new motor pattern, whereas 3000 – 5000 contractions are needed to erase and correct poor motor pattern.

The intense muscle contractions stimulate muscle hypertrophy, creating new protein strands and muscle fibres. In this way the muscle tissue is re-educated and adapts, resulting in increased muscle density, volume, and strength.

HIFEM also triggers the body’s natural production of new muscle fibres and proteins, which further strengthens and tones the pelvic floor and improves the neuromuscular links between the brain and the bladder, significantly aiding the symptoms of urge incontinence.

Some benefits of HIFEM Treatment:

• Delivers 15,000 pulses in 30 minutes
• Intense pelvic floor muscle contraction
• Lifts pelvic floor muscles
• Tightens on pelvic floor muscles
• Performed while fully clothed
• A relaxing seated treatment
• Suitable for women & men over 18 years
• Non-invasive
• Painless
• Safe & controlled
• No risk associated with surgery
• No downtime

What will it involve?

Your practitioner will complete a detailed consultation to establish your personal improvement goals, which will determine the optimum treatment to suit you.

The treatment is performed while you are fully clothed and is suitable for women and men of any age over 18 years. For the HIFEM to pass through the clothing, we advise to wear clothing that is comfortable and of a lighter fabric. Denim, or a similar density fabric is too thick for the HIFEM to pass through.

First you will be asked to empty your bladder, then your practitioner will guide you to be seated correctly on the 3D Powerform V chair with the legs slightly apart and perpendicularly (90°) flexed, so that HIFEM energy can be felt in the central area of the Pelvic Floor Muscle group.

During the 30 minute program there are three sequences of the HIFEM energy. Each targets the pelvic floor muscle directly to trigger intense pelvic floor muscle contraction. This concentric (circular –shares the same centre) contraction will have a lifting and tightening effect on all of the pelvic floor muscles.

The depth of the electromagnetic field is seven to ten centimeters, which will stimulate the pelvic floor muscles within range but will not affect the internal organs. HIFEM will only affect the skeletal muscles. Smooth muscles such as internal organs will not be stimulated.

It does not require neuromuscular control, as the muscle can contract far more by utilising the 3D Powerform V technology than it would if you were to try consciously to contract. Thus, it creates highly effective results that could not be achieved by using manual kegel exercise alone.

This technology induces 15,000 pulses in a 30 minute session, which is not achievable voluntarily. To re-educate the pelvic floor muscles, 300-500 contractions are need to develop a new motor pattern. Whereas 3000 – 5000 contractions are needed to erase and correct poor motor pattern.

The intense muscle contractions stimulate muscle hypertrophy, creating new protein strands and muscle fibers. In this way the muscle tissue is re-educated and adapts, resulting in increased muscle density, volume, and strength.

HIFEM also triggers the body’s natural production process to create new muscle fibers and proteins, which further strengthens and tones the pelvic floor and improves the neuromuscular links between the brain and the bladder, significantly aiding the symptoms of urge incontinence.

Why have the procedure?
Achieves excellent results in re-educating and toning pelvic floor muscle, suitable for men and women’s wellbeing at any age over 18 years.

• Tighten weak pelvic floor muscles
• Repair loose pelvic floor muscles
• Prevent weak pelvic floor muscles
• Prevent leaking urine
• Prevent leaking faeces
• Improve continence control
• Improve sexual sensation
• An ideal Post Natal treatment
• Boost your confidence

Does it hurt?
No discomfort is felt during the HIFEM 30 minute treatment. You will experience a tingling sensation from the current where the sensor pads are placed, along with a slight lift of the muscles.

Suitable for women and men of any age, the 30 minute treatment is performed while the client is fully clothed in a completely non-invasive and pain free manner

How many treatments do I need?
A course of 6–8 treatments is generally recommended to see optimum results. A course taken 2 to 3 times weekly is strongly advised to provide repair and longevity of the pelvic floor muscle tone. Some clients may experience highly effective results from as soon as the first treatment using HIFEM technology.

How quickly will I see the results?
You may experience some results immediately after a single treatment. Generally, noticeable results are more evident after approximately 4 sessions, and progressively after each session during a course of treatments.

How long will the results last?
Like an exercise class a single session can last up to a week. However, taking a course of 6 to 8 treatments taken 2 to 3 times weekly will provide greater longevity to the repair of the pelvic floor muscles. A single treatment taken monthly for the next 3 months is recommended to sustain results. A second course can be taken 6 months after the previous treatment if required.

Post treatment you may experience a slight aching in the muscles in the pelvic area.

Do not exercise the treated muscles for 48 hours

Sexual intercourse/penetration is not advised for 24 hours post treatment as this can relax the muscles the treatment has just worked on to repair.

Pelvic floor exercises are advised 48 hours after treatment.

Drink 2 liters of water daily whilst undertaking the course of treatments to support the lymphatic system.

The treatment, combined with a healthier eating plan and exercise, will improve overall health and wellbeing. Our practitioners will guide you for the best results.

1/2 hour Treatment £120.00
Course 8 Sessions £840.00

Emporium Practitioner:
Angela Taffinder – Senior Aesthetician

Independant Practitioners:
Dr Uchenna Ame

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Transformed my acne!
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I have recurring milia so I’m constantly coming to see her for extractions. Before my first visit she answered all of my questions and made me feel like she really cared before I’d even met her.
I have hundreds of milia and every session she has the patience of a saint, removing each one by hand.
It’s a bit of a painful procedure but she’s so lovely and friendly that I feel at ease the second I step through the door and she always works her magic quickly and carefully, using lots of cooling and soothing aftercare to help calm down my skin.
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